How much does live-in care with Elder cost?

Live-in care with Elder starts from {{live_in_price}} 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.

What tasks can the carers support with?

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.

Is live-in care a suitable alternative to a care home?

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.

How quickly can live-in care in be arranged with Elder?

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.

Which home care services does Elder offer?

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.

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Select from over 6,000 qualified carers

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Fast matching

Care can begin in as little as 24 hours

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Across Great Britain

We have organised care in every GB postcode

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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Why 5,000 families trust Elder

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

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Quality support

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

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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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Gabriella

placeDorset

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Thank you so much for the care you are putting into for Hazel not a easy task at times but you are so patient and extremely supportive in many ways even contending with the weather and not been able to get out not easy at times Thanks to you she is very settled and we are so lucky to have her in h...

Katie

placeSouth Gloucestershire

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Katie was absolutely wonderful! She has a very cheerful positive personality and is a very caring and competent carer. Both Mum and I had every confidence in her from the moment we met her. Katie had great empathy with Mums concerns about recovering from her hip operation and helped Mum regain her f...

Ewurama

placeNewham

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Rama was very professional, friendly, understanding and great for mum.

Amy

placeHighland

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Amy was the first live in carer that Mum had, and has been returning to care for Mum for the last 10 months. She is superb - well organised, compassionate, honest, respectful, professional and without her I’m quite sure my Mum would have had to go into a home some time ago. She runs an very tight ...

Elsa

placeLewisham

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Elsa was only with Mum for a short fill-in engagement but she proved to be an excellent carer. Calm, kind, patient and very knowledgeable. So helpful and engaged very well with the rest of the family.

Tomasz

placeTelford and Wrekin

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Tomasz proved to be a very competent carer and John got on well with him. Thank you very much for looking after John so well.

Nozipho

placeCoventry

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Naz has been caring for my parents, its a pleasure to meet such a caring thoughtful, kind , mature young lady, we would welcome her back anytime. She is now regarded as one of the family.

Antoinette

placeSouth Holland

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Antoinette uses her initiative and regularly keeps in contact with family who live far away.

Amanda

placeHackney

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Amanda was such a lovely girl In all respects so willing to help with anything at all. She coped with our difficult Mum very well indeed. We had a lesson on a poached egg! Not her fault at all.she was humorous and a great asset to our family home. She fortunately wants to return next year . An adva...

Sofa

placeSheffield

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A God send. Sofa is wonderful, so kind and caring and has taken the anxiety in a difficult situation ease. Thank you

Ruth

placeLeeds

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Ruth was wonderful, immediately created a happy, friendly environment, my mother was very happy with Ruth. Ruth was also very good at noticing any changes of my mother’s condition & acted on it immediately. We felt we could trust Ruth completely with the care of my mother. Thank you Ruth , we hope t...

Promise

placeDarlington

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Promise provided good care for my sister after her stroke. I certainly felt confident to have her there. Her attention to detail was good and participation in extra activities helped my sister to continue her recovery and rehabilitation.

Lucia

placeBrent

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Anyone would be lucky to have Lucia look after their relative. My father was cared for as I would have myself as his daughter. She is warm and caring, efficient and nothing is too much trouble. We hope she comes back to us.

Suzanne

placeShropshire

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Suzanne is exactly what I wanted for my Mum who is a very independent lady. Suzanne stays in the background, helping when asked but not interfering. She has a car so is able to take Mum out

Olivia

placeSouth Holland

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Olivia was an angel sent from heaven. Pro-active and caring - the change in mum (for the better) during her stay was clear for everyone to see.

Anna

placeBrent

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Anna is so very cheery with my father even on his down days. She is extremely forward thinking and a great problem solver. She is adaptable and always looking for ways to make her caring even better and considering the tools she may need to do so. She is totally tuned in to my fathers needs and we f...

Sif

placeLeeds

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Sif is a young but very mature carer. She is extremely kind and considerate and made every effort to accommodate my parents social needs as much as their practical requirements. My parents were very fond of her and were sorry they had to say goodbye to a very amiable and trustworthy young lady

Penny

placeWakefield

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Penny is a delightful caring and professional carer. Mum speaks very positively about Penny saying she was very sweet and understanding. As a family we are very impressed with penny and very much feel mum us in very safe hands. Penny constantly communicates with the family in a very positive and sup...

Isis Samantha

placeRedbridge

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Isis has been a superb companion for my mum, she has made mum happy at a time when she is having to come to terms with the affects of her dementia. Isis is warm and kind, she listens to what mum wants but also considers the needs identified by the family and delivers care in a supportive way, and sh...

Hope

placeGreenwich

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Hope was an excellent carer for my mother. . She was fun, good company, and thoroughly professional in the way she cared and looked after my mum. . We would be very pleased to welcome her back to look after mum.

Gabriella

placeDorset

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Katie

placeSouth Gloucestershire

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Ewurama

placeNewham

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Rama was very professional, friendly, understanding and great for mum.

Amy

placeHighland

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Elsa

placeLewisham

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Tomasz

placeTelford and Wrekin

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Tomasz proved to be a very competent carer and John got on well with him. Thank you very much for looking after John so well.

Nozipho

placeCoventry

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Naz has been caring for my parents, its a pleasure to meet such a caring thoughtful, kind , mature young lady, we would welcome her back anytime. She is now regarded as one of the family.

Antoinette

placeSouth Holland

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Antoinette uses her initiative and regularly keeps in contact with family who live far away.

Amanda

placeHackney

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Sofa

placeSheffield

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A God send. Sofa is wonderful, so kind and caring and has taken the anxiety in a difficult situation ease. Thank you

Ruth

placeLeeds

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Promise

placeDarlington

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Lucia

placeBrent

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Suzanne

placeShropshire

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Suzanne is exactly what I wanted for my Mum who is a very independent lady. Suzanne stays in the background, helping when asked but not interfering. She has a car so is able to take Mum out

Olivia

placeSouth Holland

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Olivia was an angel sent from heaven. Pro-active and caring - the change in mum (for the better) during her stay was clear for everyone to see.

Anna

placeBrent

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Sif

placeLeeds

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Penny

placeWakefield

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Isis Samantha

placeRedbridge

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Hope

placeGreenwich

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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.

Helping you find the right carer

We want you to find a self-employed carer you can trust and get on with. All cares pass a rigorous screening which includes a background check, character and skills assessment, and verifiable professional references. Only 2% of applicants to join Elder are successful. As a result, 9 out of 10 customers are very satisfied with their first carer.

“Patience is a breath of fresh air! She is lively, cheerful and fun and brings joy to my in-laws' home. Nothing is too much trouble. She makes my mother-in-law feel like a princess.”

Louise Elder Customer

“David has been 400% better than I could ever have imagined. I have seen many carers over the years but David is in a break away Premier league. He is attentive, thoughtful, constantly looking to improve the situation.”

David Elder Customer

“[Our carer] never underestimated mum's sharp intellect and desire to hold on to her independence. She and mum chatted about songs mum had always enjoyed, and she helped to create a special playlist for her."

Jane Elder Customer

“My mother has dementia and Maria quickly gained her trust...Maria cooks her delicious meals from scratch and keeps my mother busy with new card games. I have never seen my mother so happy.”

Alice Elder Customer

“She was a very friendly capable caring lady. My husband thought the world of her and has asked me if he can have her care for him the next time I am away which means a lot to me.”

Elizabeth Elder Customer

"Marko has taken the trouble to understand Ken's complicated needs, has become a good friend for Ken and is restoring some fun to Ken's life. For that we cannot thank him enough."

Alan Elder Customer

“Josephine has gone above and beyond. Every Wednesday she cooks a big meal and sets the table for Alison, her son Donald and his wife Annette, which is the highlight of the week and something they all really look forward to.”

Kyla Elder Customer

“Katie has made life easier and better for my gran from the moment she arrived. She has fitted in so well with our wee family and makes my gran feel special.”

Angela Elder Customer

Which tasks can live-in carers support with?

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Personal care

e.g. help with washing, toileting, and prompting medication

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Dressing and grooming

e.g. shaving and hairstyling

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Meal preparation

e.g. cooking meals to dietary requirements and tastes

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Light housekeeping

e.g. vacuuming, keeping surfaces clean and doing laundry

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Running errands

e.g. going to the shops or picking up prescriptions

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Companionship

e.g. providing company and encouraging hobbies and interests

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Pet care

e.g. feeding and exercising pets

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Mobility support

e.g. encouraging gentle and suitable exercise

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Light gardening

e.g. watering flowers and keeping pathways clear

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Admin support

e.g. keeping on top of post, paperwork, and appointments

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Medication prompting

e.g. ensuring medication is taken correctly

Ventilation and oxygen support

e.g. BiPAP or CPAP Support

Specialist drug administration

Including Controlled Drug Administration, Covert Medication Administration, Glucose readings via finger pricks, Injections, Pessaries, Enemas, Suppositories

Stoma care

PEG care

Wound care

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How it works

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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.

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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.

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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.

Customer stories: Finding trusted live-in care

Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, but hearing how others made the decision can help. Explore real stories of families who found trusted support through live-in care.

Live-in care vs care home: Kenn and Nicole’s story

When dementia specialists advised against a care home, Kenn and Nicole found live-in care as another way to support their parents and keep them in the family home.

Read Kenn and Nicole's story

How home care gave Sharon peace of mind

Sharon shares how home care supported her mum Sheila and gave her peace of mind knowing her mum was cared for and never alone.

Read Sharon's story

How live-in care allowed Hayley's dad to remain at home

Hayley shares how live-in care gave her dad tailored support, enabling him to regain his independence after being discharged from hospital.

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