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Live-in care in Edinburgh
When you arrange live-in care in Edinburgh with Consultus Care and Nursing, a highly trained carer moves into your loved one's home to provide bespoke, around-the-clock care. It's ideal for those who need extra support with everyday tasks, professional care for a health or complex condition, or those seeking companionship.
As our live-in care and nursing services complement your relative's needs and routine, it helps restore their independence while keeping your family member close to everything that matters, such as their friends, family, pets, and community.
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, is home to 530,680 residents (National Records of Scotland, mid-2024), and has a growing demand for high-quality care at home. From the historic Old Town to the residential suburb of Morningside, we can help your ageing parent or relative enjoy a better quality of life in their familiar surroundings.
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Between work, family, and everything else, we know how hard it can be to find a quiet moment. There's no pressure and no rush — simply request a callback, and one of our friendly Care Advisors will call at a time that's right for you.
Home care in Edinburgh
We have a wide variety of options for home care in Edinburgh to match many families' needs and preferences. For instance, we offer overnight care to provide support and reassurance at night, or respite care to give a family carer a well-deserved break.
Our live-in care service is our most comprehensive form of home care, as a fully trained carer lives in your loved one's Edinburgh home to provide one-to-one support and companionship around the clock.
Consultus Care offers more choice and flexibility than most providers, as we provide both an introductory service and a fully managed service.
To find out more about our home care services in Edinburgh, call us on 01732 496715 or request a callback.
Live-in care services in Edinburgh
As every family is unique, we offer the following two service types that we can tailor to your specific needs and preferences:
Introductory live-in care: If you would like to keep full control of your loved one's care, our introductory live-in care service is a suitable option. As one of the longest-established live-in care agencies in Edinburgh, Consultus Care can expertly recruit a self-employed carer on your family's behalf, and they'll work in your family member's Edinburgh home independent from us.
Live-in nursing: If your loved one has a complex medical condition that requires around-the-clock clinical care and support, our live-in nursing in Edinburgh service can improve your family member's quality of life at home. Rest assured your loved one is in professional hands, as our fully qualified registered nurses have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience..
Why choose live-in care in Edinburgh?
Placing someone you love in a care home or assisted living in Edinburgh can cause significant physical and emotional upheaval. However, your loved one's life doesn't have to change when you choose live-in care in Edinburgh, as it brings care to the person, not the other way around.
We expertly match a dedicated carer to your family member's specific needs, lifestyle, and preferences, helping them develop a genuine rapport and companionship. Plus, they'll receive one-to-one support from the same trusted carer day and night.
Founded in 1962, we have over 60 years of experience placing professional carers with families, who have each completed in-depth training at our multi-award-winning Skills for Care Centre of Excellence. Our carers also receive regular inspections from the Care Inspectorate in Scotland to protect our high standards.
To speak with a Care Advisor about live-in care in Edinburgh, call 01732 496715 today.
Who can benefit from live-in care in Edinburgh?
Our live-in care in Edinburgh service is ideal for anyone who needs extra support or companionship at home. It also greatly benefits those with the following conditions:
Frailty and falls: Frailty is a natural part of the ageing process, which can make everyday tasks feel harder and increase a person's risk of falls. According to Public Health Scotland 2023/24 data, there were 28,389 emergency hospital admissions for unintentional injury among the over-65s across Scotland, with falls accounting for 86%. Live-in care helps keep your loved one safe at home and reduces their fall risk with daily task assistance and mobility support.
It is, however, important to note that it's not only the elderly who are at risk of falls, as people who have recently had surgery could experience a fall in the home. For this reason, we provide post-operative care in Edinburgh and rehabilitation care to help your loved one make a speedy recovery and prevent injury.
Dementia and specialist conditions: Edinburgh HSCP data shows 7,784 residents aged 65 and over have dementia. Live-in dementia care in Edinburgh helps a person living with the condition and their loved ones navigate its challenges with one-to-one professional care at home.
We can also provide around-the-clock support for other specialist conditions, including stroke care, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS) care in Edinburgh.
Physical disability and limited mobility: According to Census 2022, disability limits the day-to-day activities of 100,529 Edinburgh residents. It reports that among those aged 65 and over, 25.3% experience slight limitations, while 24.9% face significant limitations. Live-in care provides consistent, around-the-clock support to help people enjoy a better quality of life at home.
Isolation and companionship: If your relative lives alone in Edinburgh and doesn't have family nearby, a live-in carer provides practical support day and night and genuine companionship. We also offer live-in respite care in Edinburgh to provide dependable support and conversation while a family carer takes a break.
Palliative and end-of-life care: If your loved one has a terminal illness or a progressive condition, a live-in carer provides dignified, compassionate support 24/7 to manage their symptoms and improve their comfort.
Areas we cover for live-in care in Edinburgh
Consultus Care offers quality live-in care across Edinburgh and its many district neighbourhoods and communities.
The Scottish capital is a single local authority area with a population of 530,680 (National Records of Scotland, mid-2024). 9.6% of Edinburgh's residents – 48,175 people - reportedly provide unpaid care to a family member (Census 2022), reflecting the significant informal care burden across the city.
We understand the toll this can place on families, which is why we provide live-in care in the following areas:
Leith
New Town
Old Town
Marchmont
Bruntsfield
Morningside
Gorgie
Dalry
Haymarket
Tollcross
Stockbridge
Canonmills
Corstorphine
Portobello
Craigmillar
Liberton
Newington
Southside
Slateford
Sighthill
Wester Hailes
Granton
Trinity
Newhaven
Pilton
Muirhouse
Davidson's Mains
For wider coverage of our services, visit our live in care in Scotland page.
Cost of live-in care in Edinburgh
We understand that arranging live-in care in Edinburgh is a big decision. It's also natural to want to learn more about its cost before picking up the phone.
As we tailor every care plan to your loved one's specific needs, there isn't a fixed fee for our live-in care service. The type of service you choose and the level of support will determine its cost.
Yet, live-in care is often comparable in cost to a residential care home, especially when caring for a couple. Please don't hesitate to call our friendly team for a free, no-obligation quote, or you can find out how to fund live-in care and more about the cost via our funding page.
For a personalised discussion about the cost of live-in care in Edinburgh, call our team on 01732 496715.
Talk to us today
If you or a loved one would like to learn more about our live-in care services, our friendly care advisors are here to help. Call us today on 01732 355231 or fill out our contact form. We will guide you through your options to ensure that you make the right choice for you and your family's needs.
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To find out more about our award-winning live-in care services, download our brochure below.
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