Stay at home in Ealing
Live-in care in Enfield gives you or someone you care about the opportunity to continue living in the warmth and familiarity of your own home, with a dedicated professional carer by your side at all times. Consultus Care and Nursing has been one of the UK's most respected live-in care providers since 1962, delivering outstanding care services across Enfield and the wider north London area.
With a live-in carer thoughtfully chosen to suit your personality and care requirements, you can preserve your independence, keep the daily routines that are important to you, and continue enjoying everything that Enfield has to offer.
Live-in care services in Enfield
Whether you are looking for a carer introduced directly to your home, a fully managed care package, or a registered nurse to live with you, we have a service shaped around your individual needs and preferences.
Introductory live-in care
With our introductory live-in care service, we recruit a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of us. In contrast to our managed live-in care service, with introductory care, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce to you, and the carers are paid directly by you.
Managed live-in care
Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, which results in regular inspections to ensure the care we provide is of the highest standard. We fully manage the service, which means carers are supervised, managed and monitored by us when working in a client’s home.
What is live in care?
Live-in care is a fully personalised service in which a trained, professional carer moves into your home and provides one-to-one support throughout the day and night. It offers a genuine, person-centred alternative to a care home, enabling you to remain in the surroundings you know well, close to the people and community that matter to you, rather than having to adapt to an unfamiliar environment. We believe firmly that life is better at home.
From the very first day, your carer takes the time to truly understand you: your preferences, your daily patterns, and the small details that keep your life running comfortably. Alongside practical support with personal care, meals, household tasks, and medication, they provide the kind of genuine, attentive companionship that makes a lasting difference to how you feel each day. A dedicated care manager stays closely involved with you and your family, adapting your care plan as your needs and circumstances develop over time.
What our live-in care includes
Live-in care covers a wide range of daily needs, all tailored to each individual. A live-in carer provides both practical support and companionship, helping your loved one live life to the fullest at home.
Our live-in care in Enfield includes:
Personal care and support with daily living activities
Medication management and routine health monitoring
Meal planning, preparation, and nutritional guidance
Companionship and support for emotional wellbeing
Mobility assistance and falls prevention
Housekeeping, laundry, and general domestic tasks
Support with hobbies, interests, and local outings
Specialist dementia, Parkinson's, and stroke care
Palliative and end-of-life care at home
Respite care to support and relieve family carers
Live-in nursing for complex clinical and medical requirements
Accompaniment to appointments and community activities
When live in care is the right choice
Live-in care is suitable for a wide range of individuals and circumstances. You or your loved one may benefit from live-in care if:
You value your independence and want to stay connected to your neighbourhood and community, without the disruption of moving into a care home.
You or a family member is managing a progressive condition such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis, and need consistent, specialist support.
You are returning home following a hospital admission and require immediate, round-the-clock care to support a safe and comfortable recovery.
A family carer needs a planned or emergency break, and reliable respite care is needed to ensure there is no break in support.
You are a couple who wish to remain living together in your own home while both receiving tailored personal care.
You require palliative or end-of-life care in the comfort, privacy, and dignity of your own home.
Benefits of live-in care in Enfield
The comfort of home: Continue living in the place where you feel settled and secure, among familiar surroundings and the people you love.
Undivided, personalised attention: Unlike a care home, your carer is wholly focused on you, developing a real understanding of who you are and how you like your day to run.
Faster recovery at home: Returning home after a hospital stay in familiar surroundings, with dedicated one-to-one support, is widely associated with better outcomes and a quicker return to everyday life.
Flexible care that grows with you: As your needs change over time, your care plan adapts with you, ensuring the level of support you receive always reflects your current situation.
Peace of mind for those who matter: Loved ones can feel confident that the person they care about is in the hands of a dedicated, qualified professional, every hour of every day.
The types of care we provide in Enfield
For over 60 years our carers have provided award-winning live-in care to support individuals living with a wide range of conditions.
Cost of live-in care in Enfield
We know that understanding costs is an essential part of planning care for yourself or someone you love. We are completely transparent about our fees and committed to no hidden charges or unexpected costs at any stage.
Your quote will be tailored to your specific requirements and the level of care you need. We offer a free care assessment at your home so we can fully understand the picture before recommending anything. Our Care Advisors will talk through all costs openly with you before any decisions are made, ensuring you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
How to arrange live-in care in Enfield
Speak to a Care Advisor
Our friendly, expert Care Advisors are here to guide you through your options, answer your important questions, whilst providing support along the way.
Care assessment
If you would like our managed live-in care service, a Care Consultant local to you, will complete a free assessment of your needs in your home.
Care starts
A fully trained carer will be carefully matched to meet your needs, and will start to provide our high-quality service in your home.
Meet your local care consultant
Mirella
I joined Consultus in 2018 and spent a year at Head Office before deciding to join the Managed Care Department and work remotely as a Local Consultant.
My role as a Local Consultant is varied every day and I love that my role enables me to meet and work with our lovely clients and carers. My role as a Local Consultant is incredibly rewarding and I feel privileged to help people to remain in their homes and to provide them with outstanding care.
Nearby areas we cover
We provide expert live-in care services across all the London boroughs. Contact us to explore how we can meet your specific care needs.
Hounslow
Kingston upon Thames
Lambeth
Lewisham
Merton
Newham
Redbridge
Southwark
Sutton
Tower Hamlets
Waltham Forest
Wandsworth
Westminster
Why choose Consultus Care & Nursing
Founded in 1962, Consultus Care and Nursing is one of the UK's longest-established live-in care providers, with more than six decades of experience delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Every carer we place is rigorously vetted, expertly trained at our award-winning training centre, and matched to clients on the basis of personality, lifestyle, and individual care needs.
We are a family-owned business, and that means our values and priorities are shaped by the families we work with rather than by shareholders or commercial targets. We provide both fully managed, CQC-regulated live-in care and introductory live-in care, so you can select the arrangement that gives you the level of support and control that suits you best.
Our Care Consultants are based locally in the north London area and carry a carefully managed caseload, ensuring they can give every family the time and personal attention they deserve. Whether you need care arranged at short notice or prefer to plan ahead at your own pace, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Talk to us today
Give us a call to discuss your needs with one of our friendly, expert Care Advisors. They will guide you through your options to ensure you make the right choice for you and your family.
Enfield live-in care FAQs
When care is needed urgently, we can often have a live-in carer in place within 24 to 48 hours. For care that is being planned ahead of time, we work entirely to your timescales, making sure everything is properly arranged before care starts, without you feeling rushed into any decisions.
Our carers are trained to support people living with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, cancer, heart disease, reduced mobility, and palliative needs. Where more complex clinical nursing care is required, our live-in nursing service can provide registered nurses with the relevant specialist expertise.
Yes. Live-in care is a particularly well-suited option for couples who both require support. One carer can provide care for both individuals, enabling you to remain together in your own home while each receiving personalised attention. For many couples, this also proves considerably more affordable than two residential care placements.
We give a great deal of thought to matching carers with clients, considering personality, interests, communication style, and specific care needs. If a placement does not feel right for any reason, we will move quickly to identify a better match. Your trust in and comfort with your carer is absolutely central to the service we provide.
Useful resources
Age UK Enfield
Telephone: 020 8375 4120
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/enfield/
Address: The Mabel Churn Centre, 55b The Sunny Road, Brimsdown, Enfield, EN3 5EF
Alzheimers Society Enfield
Telephone: 020 8367 6716
Email: enfield@alzheimers.org.uk
Address: The Lancaster Centre, 53 Lancaster Road, Enfield, London, EN2 0BU
Download our brochure
To find out more about our award-winning live-in care services, download our brochure below.
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