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Live-in care tailored to your loved one's needs

Find a qualified home carer to support your loved one in their home. Organise care easily and receive support any time you need it from a dedicated care expert.

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Live life your way with live-in care
  • 6,000+ Carers

    Select from over 6,000 qualified carers

  • Fast matching

    Care can begin in as little as 24 hours

  • Across Great Britain

    We have organised care in every GB postcode

  • Cost efficient

    Costs on average 35% less than traditional services

The benefits of live-in care

Why 9 out of 10 elderly people would prefer to be cared for in their own home.

Personalised care

Live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one: care tailored to their unique needs and wants, from a familiar face, 7 days a week.

Better life quality

Care at home allows the elderly to preserve their independence, routines and friendships. 97% of people receiving it say it’s improved their quality of life.

Lower health risks

Moving to a care home often causes anxiety, whilst the unfamiliar location is proven to increase the chance of life-changing falls by 50%.

Enjoy your later years in the comfort of your own home

Why 5,000 families trust Elder

Choose the carer

We shortlist carers based on your loved one's unique requirements and let you speak with them to chose the one you like best.

Quality support

Our support and medical teams make organising the right care easy and are available for you 7 days a week.

Easy to try

14-day trial period. No deposits or joining fees. No bank holiday surcharges. Just a competitive price unlocked by our great technology.

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A happy gran drinking tea with carer

When is care at home suitable?

✔ When living with dementia, reduced mobility, or another life-changing condition.

✔ After a sudden hospital discharge.

✔ When leaving the family home causes anxiety.

✔ When the main caregiver is away.

Our services

  • Live-in care

    Live-in care

    Long-term 24-hour support

    • A carer lives in the home to provide round-the-clock support
    • Suitable for people living with conditions like dementia, reduced mobility, etc.
    • For long-term care needs

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  • Respite care

    Respite care

    Temporary 24-hour support

    • A carer moves in for a few days to provide round-the-clock support
    • Suitable to cover for a main caregiver or for a temporary increase in care needs
    • Minimum duration of 3 days

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  • Visiting care

    Visiting care

    Flexible home visits

    • Book as many hours as you need for help in the comfort of your home
    • Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
    • From as little as 1 hour per week

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3 easy steps to organise care

01

Share
your care request

Tell us what you’re looking for using our simple request form, and build your care profile to give us a complete picture of the care that’s needed.

02

Select
the right carer

You’ll start receiving profiles of your uniquely matched carers in 24 hours. Chat online to carers you’d like to know better, or arrange a phone or video call.

03

Prepare
for care

Use MyElder to communicate with your chosen carer and the Elder support team, manage your care schedule, and set up secure payment.

FAQs

Still have questions?

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Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. The cost will depend on what your loved one needs support with. For a personalised quote for live-in care, call our care advisors.

An Elder live-in carer's daily duties encompass tailored support for all aspects of personal and home life. This typically involves:

  • Personal and health support: Assisting with personal care (such as bathing, dressing, and grooming), providing continence and mobility support, and overseeing medication prompting and administration.
  • Home and errands: Managing meal planning and preparation, light housework, pet care, and running errands.
  • Companionship and social engagement: Prioritising companionship, supporting hobbies, and accompanying your loved one on appointments and social outings.

Please note, complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care are not covered, as these require a registered nurse.

Yes, for many, Elder's live-in care can be a significantly better choice than a care home. It allows your loved one to stay in their own home, maintaining their routine and freedom while receiving dedicated one-to-one support. It's also often more cost-effective, as care homes frequently have extra fees and can be more expensive for couples needing two rooms.

Thanks to Elder's nationwide network of self-employed carers, live-in care in can often be arranged within 24 hours. For urgent situations, we've even successfully matched families with a suitable carer on the very same day.

You can find the following home care services with Elder:

  • Live-in care
  • Respite care
  • Visiting care.

All our services are carefully designed to meet the individual’s specific requirements, ensuring personalised support for your loved one.