Compassionate live-in care across South London
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when a loved one’s health starts to deteriorate, especially if you live far away or are managing their care alongside other responsibilities. While you might know a loved one needs more help in the home, you might be unsure about the best options to ensure a senior’s happiness.
At Consultus Care and Nursing, we understand the importance of arranging reliable care for someone you love. For this reason, we provide dependable live in care in South London and surrounding areas, which allows your loved one to receive one-to-one support in the comfort of their home.
We’re a family-owned live in care provider with 60 years of experience, meaning we focus on a senior’s needs, and not investors. Whether you need urgent care or are exploring various care options, we’re happy to provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
To find out more about live-in care in South London, call 01732 496715 or request a free callback.
What is live-in care?
Live in care requires a fully trained carer to move into your loved one’s home to provide one-to-one support round the clock. Unlike residential care, a senior enjoys a familiar environment each day, allowing your family member to remain with their pets, belongings, and treasured memories.
It makes hard days feel much easier, as your loved one can regularly connect with their friends, family, and community. Also, a senior can stick to the same routine, which provides a greater sense of independence while receiving 24-hour care.
We know every family has different requirements, which is why our dependable carers support a wide variety of needs, including elderly care, dementia, post-surgery recovery, complex conditions, and nursing support.
Live in care also differs from care homes and visiting care, as your loved one receives help from the same familiar face each day and night, instead of a rotation of carers. Our service is also flexible to accommodate a family member’s evolving needs, ensuring we provide appropriate support as they grow older.
To learn more about what live-in care involves, visit our live in care page.
live-in care services in South London
Our highly trained carers deliver a variety of live in care and nursing services in South London to match a senior’s specific needs. It allows your loved one to stay at home without compromising on their health, comfort, and safety throughout the day and night.
Our live in care services include:
Personal care – a live-in carer assists with a loved one’s everyday needs with respect and dignity, which includes washing, dressing, and mobility assistance. The extra support allows a loved one to receive the help needed in the comfort of their home.
Companionship care – a carer provides a senior with regular companionship, such as enjoying conversations, sharing meals, and accompanying them to various medical appointments or activities. It’s a great choice for a senior who lives alone or has family far away.
Dementia care – an experienced carer trained in dementia care supports memory loss challenges and adapts to a senior’s evolving needs. It ensures your loved one receives dignified support while allowing them to enjoy the same routine and surroundings that are fundamental to their wellbeing.
Elderly care – a live-in carer provides compassionate one-to-one support with everyday tasks to help an elderly person live comfortably and independently at home. Help can include medication support, sensitive personal care, meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, companionship, and more.
Live-in nursing – our live-in nursing service provides skilled clinical care, including health monitoring, pain and medication management, rehabilitation, palliative or end-of-life care, and more.
Post-surgery – a live-in carer delivers practical support and reassurance following a hospital stay to support a quick recovery and prevent readmission. The specialised service is available to manage the unique challenges of recovery, helping a loved one get back on their feet as soon as possible.
Respite care – a live-in carer temporarily lives with a loved one to provide a family carer with a well-deserved break. Available for a week or longer, the short-term service ensures your family member’s needs are met to a high standard while a family carer is on holiday, recovering from an illness, or recharging their batteries.
Speak to our team about care options in South London — call 01732 496715.
Why choose live-in care in South London over a Care Home?
It’s common for families to feel torn between placing a loved one in a care home or arranging live-in care. You may also feel daunted about having a difficult conversation with your parent, partner, or loved one.
A care home can be the right option for some families. However, if your loved one would like to remain at home without compromising on their health, live in care in South London is a worthy consideration.
As a senior will stay in a familiar home, your family member is able to keep the same routine, maintain their independence, and stay connected to loved ones and the local community. What’s more, your loved one will not need to give up their home to receive the care they need, ensuring the property stays in the family.
You can relax knowing that the person you love is receiving one-to-one support and attention from a highly trained carer. Our home care service is also flexible, as we adapt care to your loved one’s changing needs.
There’s a misconception that live in care is more expensive than a care home, but the cost is often comparable to each other. For instance, it is often more affordable to choose live-in care for an elderly couple over moving your parents into residential care. A fully trained live-in carer provides individual support for the couple while ensuring they remain together in a home filled with memories.
If you’d like to make an informed decision when choosing care for a loved one, don’t hesitate to call our friendly, helpful team for a personalised quote.
Areas we cover across South London
South London is home to a diverse variety of communities close to central London, from atmospheric urban areas to close-knit suburban neighbourhoods.
We provide reliable support across the region, as live-in care is available in many areas, including Bexley, Chislehurst, Coulsdon, Dulwich, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Purley, Putney, Sutton, West Wickham, and Wimbledon.
It doesn’t matter if your loved one lives in busy urban neighbourhoods of Battersea or Wandsworth, the quiet suburban area of Bromley, or the riverside communities of Twickenham or Richmond; we can connect a loved one with a highly trained carer who provides daily care and companionship.
We also provide one-to-one support for families across Bexleyheath, Cheam, East Sheen, Kenley, Kew, Merton, Mitcham, Morden, Orpington, Richmond Upon Thames, Streatham, Surrey, and Thornton Heath.
We offer quality one-to-one support on your terms and offer the highest standard of live-in care to many families and older adults across the above South London boroughs.
Why choose Consultus Care and Nursing for live-in care in South London?
Families can have confidence that their loved one will always receive dependable live in care in South London from us.
Founded in 1962, Consultus Care and Nursing has over 60 years of experience carefully matching highly trained carers and nurses with seniors. You’ll sleep well at night knowing your loved one is receiving flexible one-to-one attention and support from a dedicated carer or nurse.
Every carer and nurse has nationally recognised qualifications and has received in-depth carer training.
Thanks to the quality of our care, we are now the largest wholly family-owned live-in care provider in the UK, offering peace of mind that your loved one always feels safe and supported round the clock.
We also offer more flexibility than any other provider, as you can choose from our fully managed care or introductory service in South London to match your needs and preferences.
A fully managed care service means we handle every aspect of your loved one’s care, as we carefully supervise, monitor, and manage your live-in carer. As the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates the service in England, a carer receives regular inspections, ensuring they provide a senior with the highest standard of live-in care.
Alternatively, you can choose our introductory service where we’ll carefully match an elderly person with a self-employed carer. Unlike our managed service, we won’t direct, supervise, or manage a carer, and you’ll pay them directly. It’s a suitable option for those who’d prefer greater control of a loved one’s care.
To discuss live-in care options in South London, call our team on 01732 496715 or fill in our contact form.
How to arrange live-in care in
South London
1. Get in touch
Call our friendly team or request a callback.
2. Initial consultation
We’ll carefully listen to your loved one’s needs and preferences and discuss timescales to suit your family.
3. Matching
Our team takes the time to find the best carer or nurse for someone you love.
4. Care begins
A fully trained carer will move into a loved one’s home to provide care at an agreed date.
5. Ongoing support
We provide regular reviews and assistance from our dedicated support team throughout.
If your loved one has experienced an unexpected health issue or requires immediate help at home, we can quickly arrange urgent care. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for live-in care in Bromley, Richmond, Sutton, or another borough; we can help.
Your family is also under no obligation to choose our live-in care service, and our team is happy to help you make an informed decision as you explore various options.
Meet your Local Care Consultants in South London
Issy
I joined Consultus in January 2026, to continue my passion for supporting older people to live well in their own homes. As a Managed Care Consultant, I take great pride in ensuring each person receives the highest standard of support, enabling them to maintain independence and enjoy life to the fullest. Ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of those I support is always at the heart of what I do.
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Amy
Since joining Consultus in September 2025 as a Local Care Consultant, I have been committed to supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes. I focus on enriching lives, building confidence, and encouraging individuals to stay connected with the activities they love.
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Sandra
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.
Frequently asked questions about live-in care in South London
The cost of live-in care in South London varies depending on the level of care required and whether live-in nursing is needed. As every family has different needs, we recommend calling our experienced, helpful team on 01732 496715 for a personalised quote.
We can quickly arrange live-in care to ensure your loved one receives immediate support, including in urgent situations. We understand that a loved one may suddenly require professional assistance at home following an unexpected health event or change in circumstances. Our experienced team is on standby by phone to arrange urgent care for your loved one.
Our team expertly matches a carer to an elderly person’s needs, personality, preferences, and lifestyle. It allows a carer and your family member to develop an instant rapport, trust, and companionship.
Yes. Live-in care is a suitable option for elderly couples who would like to remain together at home. It can also be a more cost-effective option than residential care, as both involve individual care while living at home.
What is the difference between a fully managed service and an introductory service?
A fully managed service provides peace of mind, with Consultus Care supervising, managing, monitoring, and paying a carer who lives with your loved one. As this service is regulated by the CQC, which provides regular inspections, it ensures that a live-in carer provides the highest standard of care.
Introductory care works a little differently, as we’ll carefully recruit a self-employed carer to work in a loved one’s home. Thanks to our rigorous recruitment process, you can trust that we expertly match a senior with a fully vetted and qualified live-in carer. However, we do not direct, manage, or supervise a carer, and they’re paid directly by you.
Ready to talk about live-in care in South London? Call us on 01732 496715 or request a callback — our team is here to help.
Download our brochure
To find out more about our award-winning live-in care services, download our brochure below.
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