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A Live-in Carer moves in to support you or your loved one around the clock, so you stay in control. One to one care, companionship and reassurance, in the familiar surroundings of home.
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What is Live-in Care?
The same Carer, in the home you know and love. With a dedicated professional Carer living in the home, support is tailored around individual needs, routines and preferences, whether the care is for you or for someone close to you. Everything from Personal Care and medication to cooking, shopping and simply having company.
Dedicated support from the same person, with a second Carer to cover breaks and holidays.
Someone close by at 3am as well as at 3pm, so nobody waits until morning for help.
The same bed, the same routine, the same neighbours. The dog stays on the sofa.
Is Live-in Care right for you?
Here are some words families have shared with us before they chose Live-in Care. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
What does a Live-in Carer do?
As much or as little as you need, agreed with you before care starts and revisited as and when things change.
Who can benefit?
Our Carers support people with a wide range of needs, from general frailty and reduced mobility to conditions that need trained, consistent support.
How much does Live-in Care cost?
The cost of Live-in Care can be a key part of deciding whether to stay at home or move into a care home. Live-in Care is generally considered a cost effective alternative to a good quality care home, while letting you keep a level of independence. Everyone’s needs are different, so the cost can vary depending on the level of care required. Unlike other Home Care options, the cost of our Live-in Care remains the same wherever you live across the South of England.
Your own rate is confirmed after a free home visit, once we understand the support needed. There’s no hourly billing and no weekend uplift.
How it works
You get in touch
A chat about what’s happening at home and whether Live-in Care fits. No obligation, no script.
We visit, free
We see the home and the routine, work out the support needed and confirm your weekly rate.
You meet your Carer
Matched on skills, experience and personality, and introduced before they move in.
Your Carer moves in
Your local Team stay in touch and review the care plan as needs change.
Why choose us?
Our Carers are recruited and trained through our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy rather than booked in from an agency, and every one of them has a local Team behind them. We’ve been named a Top 20 UK Home Care Group six years running.
See how their day has gone, from anywhere.
Everything your Carer does is logged in our care monitoring app the moment it happens. If you live two hours away, or two flights away, you can still see how the day went.
- Updates through the day, as they happen
- Carer notes, tasks completed and how they seemed
- Medication and wellbeing at a glance
- Free visibility for families, with permission
No more ringing round to find out how the day went.
Live-in Care vs care home
Both are valid choices. Set side by side, the difference is surroundings, attention and who is in charge of the day.
Real families
Independently verified reviews from families using Live-in Care across our branches.
Her father was assessed within days and his Live-in Carer arrived the following week, after the family had only ever used visiting care before.
Her husband’s first spell of full Live-in Care after years of twice daily visits, with a Carer who adapted to him quickly.
Her mother moved from visiting calls to a Live-in Carer and has kept as much of her independence as possible.
Your questions answered
Where does the Carer sleep?
Your Carer needs their own bedroom with a bed, somewhere to keep their belongings and access to a bathroom. They also need internet access and time each day to rest.
What happens when the Carer takes a break?
Every Carer has daily break time and regular time off. A second Carer, who also gets to know you, covers those periods so there is never a gap in support.
How quickly can care start?
It depends on the support needed and where you live. In urgent situations, such as a hospital discharge, we can often arrange care within a few days.
Can you support two people in the same home?
Yes. One Carer can support a couple for a single weekly rate, which is often why couples choose Live-in Care over two care home places.
Is Live-in Care regulated?
Yes. Alina Homecare is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and we are a member of the UK Live-in Care Association.
Can Live-in Care be short term?
Yes. Many families start with Respite Care for a few weeks, while a family Carer takes a break or somebody recovers, and decide from there.
Local Live-in Care
55 local Teams, one Live-in Care service.
One Team arranges Live-in Care wherever you are, at the same weekly rate, supported by your nearest branch.
Live-in Care across the South
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55 branches covering 969 towns and villages across the South of England and the Midlands. Tap a pin to see who would look after you.
EnquireTalk to our Live-in Care Team
If you’re beginning to wonder whether Visiting Care still gives enough support, we can talk you through the options and help you decide whether Live-in Care could be right for you or your loved one.