Remain at home in Lambeth
Live-in care in Lambeth offers you or your loved one the opportunity to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your own home whilst receiving dedicated, professional care and support around the clock. As one of the UK's longest established live-in care providers since 1962, Consultus Care and Nursing delivers exceptional care services throughout Lambeth and the wider London area.
With a live-in carer carefully matched to your needs, you can maintain your independence, stay connected with your community, and continue to live your life your way.
Live-in care services in Lambeth
Whether you need a carer introduced to you directly, a fully managed care arrangement, or a qualified nurse living in your home, we have a service to fit your needs and preferences.
Introductory live-in care
Through our introductory live-in care service, we identify and introduce a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of Consultus. In contrast to our managed service, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce, and you pay your carer directly. This option is well suited to those who would like a greater degree of personal involvement in how their care is organised and delivered.
Managed live-in care
Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, with regular inspections to uphold the highest standards of care. We take complete responsibility for managing the service, meaning carers are supervised, directed and monitored by us throughout their time in a client's home.
Live-in nursing
Our live-in nurses are fully qualified registered nurses with a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience. Each nurse is carefully selected for their specific clinical skills and depth of knowledge, bringing experience across community nursing, acute settings, and palliative care.
What is live in care?
Live-in care is a fully personalised service where a trained, professional carer moves into your home and provides one-to-one support at all hours of the day and night. It is a genuine, people-centred alternative to a care home, allowing you to stay surrounded by the familiar comforts, faces, and routines of your own home rather than adapting to an unfamiliar setting. We believe wholeheartedly that life is better at home, and that conviction shapes everything we do.
Your carer works closely with you from day one, learning your preferences, your routines, and the small details that make your day comfortable. They provide practical support with personal care, meals, household tasks, and medication, as well as the everyday companionship that makes a genuine difference to wellbeing. A dedicated care manager oversees your arrangement and keeps in close contact with you and your family, adapting your care plan as your needs evolve.
What our live-in care includes
Live-in care is shaped entirely around the individual and covers a broad range of daily needs. A live-in carer provides both practical, hands-on assistance and genuine companionship, helping your loved one to live as fully and independently as possible in their own home.
Our live-in care in Lambeth includes:
Support with hobbies, interests, and local outings
Medication management and routine health monitoring
Respite care to support and relieve family carers
Personal care and support with daily living activities
Housekeeping, laundry, and general domestic tasks
Specialist dementia, Parkinson's, and stroke care
Accompaniment to appointments and community activities
Meal planning, preparation, and nutritional guidance
Mobility assistance and falls prevention
Live-in nursing for complex clinical and medical needs
Palliative and end-of-life care at home
Companionship and support for emotional wellbeing
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 remain connected to your neighbourhood and community, without the upheaval of moving into a residential care home.
You or a family member is living with a progressive condition such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis, and needs consistent, specialist support.
You are returning home after a hospital stay and need immediate, continuous care to support a safe and comfortable recovery
A family carer needs a planned or emergency break, and reliable respite care is required to ensure there is no interruption 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 Lambeth
Stay in your own home: Continue to live in the place where you feel most comfortable, close to familiar surroundings, cherished routines, and the people who matter most to you.
One-to-one personalised care: Your carer is dedicated to you alone, investing time in understanding who you are, how you like your days to run, and what makes your life feel comfortable and meaningful.
Remain independent: Keep your routines, your preferences, and your sense of self, with a carer who is there to support you rather than take over.
Care that adapts to you: As your circumstances evolve, so does your care. Your plan is reviewed and adjusted over time to ensure the support you receive always fits your current needs.
Reassurance for families: Knowing a trusted, qualified professional is with your loved one at all times brings genuine peace of mind for everyone who cares about them.
The types of care we provide in Lambeth
For over 60 years, our live-in carers have provided award-winning care throughout Lambeth and wider London.
Cost of live in care in Lambeth
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.
Every quote is tailored to your specific circumstances and the level of support you require. We offer a free care assessment in your home, giving us a thorough understanding of your situation before we make any recommendations. Our Care Advisors will talk through all costs with you clearly and openly before any decisions are taken, so you can feel fully informed and confident at every step.
How to arrange live-in care in Lambeth
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 in delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Every carer we place is thoroughly vetted, professionally trained at our award-winning training centre, and matched to clients on the basis of personality, lifestyle, and individual care requirements.
As a family-owned business, our priorities are guided by the interests of the families we serve rather than by external investors or commercial targets. We offer both fully managed, CQC-regulated live-in care and introductory live-in care, giving you the freedom to choose the arrangement that best fits your situation.
Our Care Consultants are based locally within the south London area and maintain a deliberately manageable caseload, so that every family receives the time and personal attention they deserve. Whether you need care put in place at short notice or would prefer to plan ahead without pressure, we are here to support you at every stage.
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.
Lambeth live-in care FAQs
Moving into a care home means adapting to a new environment, new people, and a timetable set by someone else. Live-in care turns that around entirely. Your carer comes to you, learns your world, and builds their support around your preferences and your pace. You keep your home, your independence, and the connections that make your daily life meaningful.
We work with families across a broad spectrum of involvement, from those who want to be closely consulted in every decision to those who prefer to step back and trust us with the detail. Your dedicated care manager will keep your nominated family contacts informed and up to date, and is always open to input, questions, or requests for a review. The level of involvement is entirely your choice.
Planned breaks for carers are built into the arrangement from the start. For clients on our managed service, cover is organised well in advance so your care is never interrupted. Any carer stepping in will have been fully briefed on your needs, your preferences, and your daily routine before they arrive, making the handover as smooth and unobtrusive as possible.
Our carers are trained to support a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, cancer care, heart disease, mobility issues, and palliative care. For complex medical needs requiring clinical nursing care, we also provide live-in nursing services with registered nurses.
Useful resources
Age UK Lambeth
Telephone: 0207 346 6800
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lambeth/
Address: 10 Acre Lane Brixton London SW2 5SG.
Alzheimer's Society Lambeth & Southwark
Telephone: 020 7735 5850
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Address: Power House, 6 Sancroft St, London SE11 5UD
Download our brochure
To find out more about our award-winning live-in care services, download our brochure below.
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