Discover the Benefits of Live-in Care

1. Comfort and familiarity

There's no place like home. With live-in care, you can remain in the environment you know and love, surrounded by everything that is so important to you, including remaining connected to your community. This familiarity can be incredibly comforting, especially for those living with conditions, such as dementia.

2. One-to-one, personalised care

Live-in care provides one-to-one support tailored to your individual needs. Our dedicated carers are by your side to assist with daily activities, support medical needs, and provide companionship, ensuring you receive the highest possible quality of care. This individualised approach allows for ultimate flexibility to your unique needs, preferences and routines.

3. Independence and dignity

Maintaining independence is a core aspect of live-in care. Our carers are there to enrich and support your daily life, helping with tasks you find difficult, whilst encouraging you to continue doing the things you love in life. This balance means you can be as independent as possible, with all the support you need.

4. Companionship

Loneliness is a significant concern for many older adults. A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) points out that nearly a quarter of adults aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated. Furthermore, more than a million older people say they go over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member according to Age UK.

With live-in care, you have a trusted companion by your side. Our carers offer not just physical and practical support, but also heartfelt companionship - sharing conversations, engaging in activities, and experiencing moments of warmth together. We place great emphasis on ensuring we match clients to carers with similar interests, to ensure a meaningful connection is made.

5. Peace of mind for families

For family members, knowing that a loved one is receiving 24h care and support provides a much-needed. Consultus offers a fully managed live in care service which is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means that our service is regularly inspected to ensure the highest standards of care. Quality of care is at the forefront of all we do.

6. Continuity of care

Live in care ensures continuity of care. You build a relationship with a consistent team of carers who understand your needs, routines, and preferences, creating a deeper sense of trust and security. This is particularly important for those receiving dementia care.

7. Flexible and adaptable

Care needs will often evolve over time. In a residential care home, if your needs change you are likely to experience the upheaval of moving floors to get the care you need. Instead, live-in care offers the flexibility to adapt to these changes seamlessly, with minimal disruption. Whether you require more intensive support or just occasional assistance, our carers are there to adjust and provide the care you need.

8. Keep connected to your friends and community

Research from the Live-In Care Hub’s Better At Home Report shows that individuals often experience better overall well-being at home compared to residential care settings. Staying at home allows you to maintain your connection with your local neighbourhood and community, and maintain friendships and maintain hobbies. This ensures you continue to have an enriched life around the people you love, improving overall well-being.

9. Cost effective option

Live-in care is often more cost-effective than residential care, especially for couples who wish to stay together and for those needing care to support a complex condition. If you move into a care home you are likely to need to sell your home. With live in care you can keep your home and preserve any inheritance for your family. There are many other financial products, for example equity release or care fees annuities that enable you to fund live in care.

10. Couples stay together

Live-in care allows couples and partners to continue living together in the comfort of their own home. In a care home you will be separated to get the care you each individually need. Live-in care for couples is more cost effective when compared to receiving care in a care home, where two separate rooms will be needed. With live in care you both receive the personalised care you need from the same carer.