What is live-in care?
Live-in care is a comforting and flexible home care arrangement that provides 24/7 personalised support to individuals who wish to remain in the familiarity of their own home.
Rather than moving into a residential care facility, a professional live-in carer moves into the home and becomes a consistent, reassuring presence offering tailored care that fits your daily routines, health needs, and personal preferences.
This type of care is ideal for those who need round-the-clock assistance, whether due to age-related challenges, a medical condition, or recovery from surgery.
It allows you to maintain your independence, stay close to loved ones, and continue enjoying your lifestyle and hobbies, all while receiving the support you need.
What can I expect from live-in care
When live-in care begins, a skilled and compassionate carer moves into the home to provide one-to-one support tailored to the individual’s needs, offering both practical assistance and emotional comfort.
Live-in carers will provide a wide range of support, including:
- Personalised day and night care – From morning routines to bedtime assistance, care is available whenever it’s needed.
- Encouraging independence – Supporting the individual to do as much as they can for themselves, while offering help when needed.
- Companionship and friendship – Sharing conversations and hobbies and spending quality time together for as long as you need it.
- Health and medication support – Monitoring health conditions, administering medication, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.
- Household help – Assisting with cleaning, laundry, and keeping the home safe and comfortable.
- Meal preparation and nutrition – Preparing nutritious meals that suit dietary needs and personal preferences.
Live-in care not only supports the individual, it also brings peace of mind to families. Knowing that a loved one is receiving compassionate, professional care in their own home can ease worry and allow family members to stay closely involved.
How we find you the best live-in care
At CHS Healthcare, we understand that choosing live-in care is a deeply personal decision. It’s not just about finding a carer, it’s about finding the right support, in the right place, with the right people. That’s why we go beyond simply matching you to a provider.
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the journey, offering free, compassionate advice tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
We take the time to listen, understand what matters most to you, and help you explore your options with confidence.
With over 30 years of experience and a growing network of CQC-regulated providers across the UK, we’re proud to help families find care that truly makes a difference.
Start with a conversation
To begin your journey to choosing your ideal live-in care arrangement, complete our enquiry form or call our friendly team on 0808 175 3609 – we’re here to listen and help you choose the best care placement.
Tell us what matters most
We’ll spend time listening to your needs, preferences and any worries you may have to ensure we find you the perfect live-in care.
Meet your dedicated advisor
You’ll be introduced to your own dedicated care liaison advisor who will be by your side every step of your journey to choosing your perfect live-in care arrangement.
Receive a personalised shortlist
We will create a personalised shortlist of live-in care agencies that best suit your individual needs, preferences and circumstances.
Explore your options together
We’ll discuss each live-in care provider with you, answering any questions you may have and arrange visits and assessments.
We help put everything in place
When you have chosen your perfect live-in care placement, we’ll manage the arrangements to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Unsure if live-in care is right for you?
We understand that inviting someone to live in your home and provide care round the clock to yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure which type of care best suits your needs. With CHS Healthcare, you’re never alone in making that decision.
Our friendly and experienced team is here to listen, guide, and support you every step of the way.
We’ll take the time to understand your unique circumstances, preferences, and concerns, and help you explore the care options available to you.
Whether you’re planning ahead or need urgent support, our advice is completely free and always focused on helping you make the best choice for your care journey.
For support with finding a live-in care placement, please get in touch with our team by completing the form below or calling us on 0808 175 3609
What other home care options are available?
We offer more than just live-in care, we help individuals and families explore a full range of home care options, each thoughtfully matched to their needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
Our expert team is here to guide you through these options with free, personalised advice so you can feel confident in choosing the care that’s right for you or your loved one.
Take a look below to learn more about different types of home care and discover which option could be the perfect match for you or your loved one.
Home carers
A home carer, also known as a private carer, is a compassionate and professionally trained individual who provides personalised care and support to people in the comfort of their own home. Home carers help people maintain their independence and continue living in familiar surroundings, close to loved ones and cherished routines. Their support is tailored to each person’s unique needs, whether that’s assistance with personal care, mobility, medication, or companionship.
Home nurses
A home nurse, also known as a private nurse or home care nurse, is a qualified healthcare professional who provides expert medical care to individuals in the comfort of their own home. This type of care is ideal for those who prefer to stay in familiar surroundings while receiving the clinical support they need to manage health conditions. In some cases, a person may benefit from both a home nurse and a home carer. While the home carer provides day-to-day assistance, the home nurse offers clinical oversight, ensuring care is delivered safely and effectively.
Dementia home care
Dementia home care is a compassionate and personalised care arrangement that allows individuals living with dementia to receive specialist support in the comfort of their own home. This approach helps people stay close to familiar surroundings, routines, and loved ones, something that can greatly reduce anxiety and confusion. Care may be provided by a trained dementia carer or a specialist dementia nurse, both are experienced in supporting individuals through the unique challenges of dementia, offering practical and emotional reassurance.
Why choose CHS Healthcare to help find you a live-in care agency?
At CHS Healthcare, we know that finding the right live-in care isn’t just about meeting medical needs, it’s about finding someone who truly fits into your life and home.
That’s why we take great care in matching each individual or family to their ideal live-in care arrangement. With over 30 years of experience and more than 45,000 families supported, we’re proud to help people find care that truly makes a difference.
30+ years of experience and a specialist expert team helping people find the right care placement
Commissioned by the NHS and recognised and trusted by healthcare professionals in the UK
Supporting over 45,000 families and individuals to find the perfect home care placement
Growing network of CQC-regulated care at home providers and agencies across the UK
Offering continuous support from our advisors following your home care placement
Providing specialist support and guidance to help you find the best home care arrangement
Read about our clients’ experiences using our service
At CHS Healthcare, we understand how important finding the ideal care arrangement for yourself or a loved one is. We’ve proudly supported over 45,000 families across the UK in finding care that truly fits their needs.
Discover their experiences using our service below.
Testimonials
Malcolm
"From the first phone call CHS were calm, professional, caring and made me feel supported. My care liaison advisor was so helpful and gave me all the right information. Even when I contacted her at a weekend and she wasn't working she replied to give me an alternative contact. I would definitely recommend this service to others."
Elizabeth
"When I phoned CHS I was at a complete loss as to who or how to get care. They made it incredibly easy for me. I had been recommended to use CHS by the rural team that my mother had when she left hospital. Thank you for your help."
Maggie
"All staff were very attentive, helpful, kind and caring. Updates and follow-ups were regular and demonstrated concern for making sure that the person needing care was receiving all the care they required. Extremely happy with the service."
Find a live-in care agency
Our specialist care liaison advisors are readily available to help you find the perfect live-in care arrangement that best meets your needs.
To begin your journey to choosing the best possible live-in care for yourself or a family member, complete the short form below, and our team will contact you.
Advice and support about live-in care
If you’re looking for advice and guidance about home care, we have a range of articles, tips and information to help you during your care journey.
FAQs about live-in care
For more information about live-in care, please refer to our FAQs below.
1. What are the benefits of live-in care?
Live-in care offers a person-centred care arrangement from the comfort of your home. As a carer will move into your home to provide the care, this guarantees a consistent structure and routine amongst many other benefits, which include:
- Providing 24/7 care and support
- Supporting with housework and chores
- Helping with personal care and medication
- Carrying out errands
- Preparing your meals
- Encouraging you to maintain independence and spend time with loved ones
2. What is the difference between live-in care and a care home?
Live-in care is a type of home care provided to someone in their own home. A live-in care agency or provider will arrange for the right nurse or carer to move into your home and deliver the bespoke care and support you require to manage your health or condition day and night. Live-in care supports people to remain in their own home and receive specialist care in a familiar environment where they can maintain their routines and hobbies.
A care home is a safe establishment where people can live and receive care and support 24 hours a day. The residents living in the care home are often in their later life and require daily assistance with their movement, health, personal care and diet. There are different types of care homes available which specialise in providing bespoke care to manage a person’s condition or circumstance, these include residential, nursing and condition-led care homes.
3. How much does live-in care cost?
The cost of a live-in care placement can vary depending on the type of arrangement you’re looking for and your unique needs and preferences, such as:
- The healthcare professional you require to provide the care – nurse or carer
- The live-in agency or provider you choose
- The type of care you require
- The location of your home
4. Are CHS’s recommended live-in care agencies registered with the CQC?
The live-in care agencies and providers we match to individuals and families are all registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). At CHS Healthcare, we are committed to finding the perfect care placements for people across the UK. We do this by assessing our network of CQC-registered care providers against your bespoke needs and wishes, helping you choose the right care for you or your loved one.
5. How do I find a live-in care agency?
Our home care selection service helps people and families choose their ideal care placements. By offering tailored support and our localised knowledge of live-in care agencies in your chosen area, we will match you to the best care arrangement from our trusted network of providers.
If you require an urgent live-in care placement or you’re preparing in advance, our teams are on hand to support you in making an informed choice when it matters most.
Please get in touch with our team by visiting our contact page, or by completing our short form above.
