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
Care after a hospital discharge
Live-in care is often the best choice after a hospital stay - here is why
Better health outcomes
Quality 24-hour care in the comfort of home helps recovery and gives you peace of mind that your loved one is safe.
Organised in 24 hours
We specialise in finding suitable carers fast, and have even organised same-day placements. Call us to start the process right away.
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.
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.
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.
Qualified carers for peace of mind
All carers on Elder pass a rigorous screening which includes a background check, character and skills assessment, and verifiable professional references. Only 2% of applicants are successful. As a result, 9 out of 10 customers are very satisfied with their first carer.
3 easy steps to organise care
Share your care request
Tell us what you're looking for using our simple request form or speak with a dedicated care advisor to build your care profile and describe the care you need.
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.
Find your ideal carer
We have connected over 5000 families to carers so far.
FAQs
Still have questions?
0333 920 3648Live-in care with Elder starts from £1,150.00 per week. The exact cost will depend on your loved one’s specific care needs. To get a personalised quote for live-in care, call our care advisors.
A wide range of tasks are included to support your loved one's wellbeing and daily routine. These tasks cover:
- Personal support: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
- Health management: Support with medication prompting and administration, along with mobility assistance.
- Home management: Planning and preparing meals, light housework, and caring for pets.
- Social engagement: Providing companionship, encouraging hobbies, managing errands, and accompanying to appointments and social outings.
It’s important to know that our carers are not equipped to perform complex medical procedures like Stoma care, PEG care, or wound care, as these require a registered nurse.
Yes, absolutely! Live-in care is a quality and often cheaper alternative to a care home. Residential care frequently involves extra fees beyond the headline price, and can become especially costly for couples who typically need to pay for two separate rooms.
Your loved one remains in their familiar home, preserving their routine and freedom. With dedicated one-to-one support, they gain better value and greater peace of mind compared to the less individualised approach of residential care.
Thanks to Elder's nationwide network of self-employed carers, care 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.
Elder provides personalised home care services, including:
- live-in care - a carer lives with the care recipient for all-day support
- respite care - a carer moves in with the care recipient for a few days, for example whilst the main caregiver is away
- visiting care - a carer comes for a few hours a day to support the recipient in their home
For more information, speak to one of our care advisors.
