Live-in care after a hospital discharge
Live-in care allows for the safe return home of your loved one and can be organised within 24 hours. Qualified all-day support helps them recover quickly and gives you peace of mind.
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%.
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.
Our services
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
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
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
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.
3 easy steps to organise care
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.
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.
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?
0333 920 3648Elder'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.
Elder's live-in carers offer dedicated support to ensure your loved one's comfort, safety, and well-being at home. Their comprehensive assistance typically includes:
- Personalised care: Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence needs.
- Health and movement: Assistance with medication management, as well as support for safe mobility.
- Home and lifestyle: Managing meal preparation, light domestic tasks, pet care, and running essential errands.
- Companionship and engagement: Providing valued companionship, encouraging hobbies, and accompanying on appointments and social outings.
It's important to understand that our carers do not perform complex medical procedures, such as Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care, which 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.
Starting Elder's live-in care can happen very rapidly. Thanks to our nationwide pool of self-employed carers, it's often possible to commence support within 24 hours. For urgent cases, we've proudly facilitated matches and begun care on the very same day.
Elder provides a variety of home care options, including live-in, respite and visiting care.
Each option is entirely adaptable, with every care plan meticulously tailored to your loved one's specific requirements for truly personalised support.
