Remain at home in Lewisham
Live-in care in Lewisham offers you or a loved one the option to continue living in the home you know, supported by a dedicated, professional carer at every hour of the day and night. Consultus Care and Nursing has been placing expert live-in carers with families since 1962, and we are proud to deliver outstanding care services across Lewisham and the wider south-east London area.
A carer is chosen carefully to complement your personality and meet your individual care needs, so that you can maintain your independence and continue to live life on your own terms.
Live-in care services in Lewisham
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
With our introductory live-in care service, we identify and introduce a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of Consultus. Unlike our managed service, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce, and you pay your carer directly. This is a good fit for those who want a more personal involvement in how their care is organised on a day-to-day basis.
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.
What is live in care?
Live-in care places a trained, professional carer in your home, where they provide continuous, one-to-one support tailored entirely to you. It is one of the most personal forms of care available, and for many people it is also the most logical. Rather than leaving the home they have spent years making their own, they receive the care they need within it. This avoids the unnecessary disruption caused by a move into residential care. Since we were founded in 1962, our core belief has remained the same - that life is better at home.
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 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 Lewisham includes:
Mobility assistance and falls prevention
Meal planning, preparation, and nutritional guidance
Companionship and support for emotional wellbeing
Live-in nursing for complex clinical and medical needs
Personal care and support with daily living activities
Accompaniment to appointments and community activities
Medication management and routine health monitoring
Support with hobbies, interests, and local outings
Palliative and end-of-life care at home
Housekeeping, laundry, and general domestic tasks
Specialist dementia, Parkinson's, and stroke care
Respite care to support and relieve family carers
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:
Staying in your own home matters deeply to you, and you want to carry on being part of your local community without the disruption a move to a care home would bring.
A diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or another progressive condition means that specialist, consistent support is now needed at home.
You have recently been discharged from hospital and need attentive, professional care in place at home straight away to make sure your recovery goes smoothly.
A family member who has been providing care needs time to rest and recover, and you need someone equally reliable to step in without any break in routine.
You and your partner both require support, and the thought of living apart in separate care settings is not something either of you is willing to consider.
You are approaching the end of life and wish to spend that time at home, in the place you know best, with care that is compassionate and centred on what matters to you.
Benefits of live-in care in Lewisham
Stay in your own home: There is no disruption, no upheaval, and no need to leave the place where you feel most yourself.
One-to-one personalised care: A live-in carer is there for you and you alone, gradually building the kind of familiarity and understanding that makes care feel natural rather than clinical.
Care that adapts to you: Live-in care is never a fixed arrangement. As your needs change, so does the support you receive, keeping your care plan relevant and effective at every stage.
Reassurance for families: Families who live at a distance, or who simply cannot be there all the time, can rest knowing that a trusted professional is present around the clock.
Faster recovery at home: Familiar surroundings, consistent care, and the comfort of home are all factors that contribute to better recovery outcomes after illness or surgery.
The types of care we provide in Lewisham
With more than 60 years of experience, our carers are trained to support people living with a wide range of conditions and circumstances. Whatever your situation, we have the knowledge and expertise to help.
Cost of live in care in Lewisham
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 we provide is tailored to your individual situation and the level of support required. We offer a free care assessment in your home so that we can fully understand your needs before recommending anything. Our Care Advisors will discuss all costs with you openly before any decisions are made, ensuring you feel well informed and at ease throughout the entire process.
How to arrange live-in care in Lewisham
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
Lewisham
Merton
Newham
Redbridge
Southwark
Sutton
Tower Hamlets
Waltham Forest
Wandsworth
Westminster
Why choose Consultus Care & Nursing
We have been placing live-in carers with families since 1962, which makes us one of the longest-standing providers in the UK. Over more than six decades, we have built a reputation for exceptional, person-centred care that puts the individual first at every stage. Each carer we place is rigorously vetted, trained to a high standard at our own award-winning training centre, and matched carefully to clients on the basis of personality, lifestyle, and specific care needs.
Being a family-owned business shapes how we think and how we work. We are accountable to the families we serve, not to external shareholders, and that distinction matters in the decisions we make every day. We offer both introductory live-in care and a fully managed, CQC-regulated service, so you have a genuine choice about the kind of arrangement that suits you best.
Our Care Consultants are based locally within the south-east London area and carry a deliberately small caseload, so they can give each family the time, care, and attention they truly deserve. Whether you need care arranged quickly or would prefer to plan ahead without any pressure, we are here to support you throughout.
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.
Lewisham 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.
Regular breaks are a standard and expected part of every live-in care arrangement, and we plan for them properly from the outset. For managed service clients, cover is arranged in advance and the covering carer is fully prepared before they arrive. You will know who is coming and when, and the transition is handled in a way that keeps your routine as undisturbed 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.
As involved as they like. Some families are closely involved from the start, whilst others may be unable to be as involved as they'd like to be due to their own health, lifestyles, or because of distance. Your care manager will always keep your nominated contacts in the loop, and any family member is welcome to raise concerns, request a review, or simply call for an update at any time.
Useful resources
Age UK Lewisham
Telephone: 020 77019700
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lewishamandsouthwark/
Address: Stones End Day Centre, 11 Scovell Road, London, SE1 1QQ
Alzheimers Society Lewisham
Telephone: 0207 423 5107
Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Address: Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 9SE
Download our brochure
To find out more about our award-winning live-in care services, download our brochure below.
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