Elderly Live-in Home Care Services

Elderly home care is professional support that allows older adults to receive the care they need whilst remaining in the comfort of their own home. Rather than moving to a residential setting, a trained carer comes to your loved one's home to provide personalised assistance with daily activities, personal care, companionship, and support with medical needs. It's about bringing the care to them, rather than them having to leave the place they love most.

This is a question many families ask, and it's an important one. Elderly home care is a broad term that can include visiting care, where carers visit for a few hours at a time. Elderly live in care, on the other hand, means a professional carer actually lives in your loved one's home, providing continuous support around the clock. With elderly live in care, there's always someone there – for companionship, assistance, and peace of mind – which many families find invaluable, especially for parents who need more comprehensive support. At Consultus Care, we only provide live-in care.

If your parent values their independence and wants to stay in their own home, elderly care at home could be the perfect solution. It's particularly well-suited for those who need help with daily tasks, personal care, or managing health conditions, but who would find moving to a care home unsettling. Many families find that elderly care at home allows their loved ones to maintain their routines, keep their pets, tend their gardens, and stay connected to their community – all whilst receiving the professional support they need to remain safe and well.

The cost of elderly home care varies depending on your loved one's needs and the type of care required. Our elderly live in care typically starts from £1,092 per week, which provides 24-hour support in your parent's home. Whilst this might initially seem significant, many families find it compares favourably to residential care homes, particularly when caring for couples who can both be supported by one carer. We're always transparent about costs and happy to discuss what's included, as well as potential funding options that might be available to help.

Absolutely. Our elderly live in care service includes specialist support for people living with dementia. Our carers receive comprehensive training in dementia care and understand how to provide person-centred support that maintains dignity, reduces anxiety, and helps your parent feel safe and understood. Being in their own familiar surroundings with consistent one-to-one care often helps those with dementia feel more settled and content than they might in an unfamiliar residential setting.

This is such a personal decision, and what's right depends entirely on your loved one's needs and wishes. That said, many families do find that elderly care at home offers distinct advantages. Your loved one can stay in familiar surroundings with their own belongings and memories around them. They receive one-to-one attention rather than shared care. They can keep beloved pets, maintain their routines, and have visitors whenever they wish. For many older people, especially those who treasure their independence, elderly live in care allows them to remain themselves whilst receiving all the support they need.

Yes, light housekeeping is typically included in elderly care at home. Your parent's carer can help with cleaning, laundry, shopping, and maintaining a tidy, comfortable home environment.

As little or as much as you'd like to be. With elderly care at home, many families find they can actually spend more quality time with their parent because they're not tired from having to provide care themselves. Some families pop in daily, others visit weekly, and some live far away but stay connected through regular updates from the carer. With our managed elderly live in care service, you'll have a local Care Consultant who keeps you informed and involved in decisions about your parent's care. We see families as vital partners in providing the best possible support.