Live-in care at home, around the clock
Subheadline A dedicated carer living in the home, providing continuous one-to-one support day and night — without the need for a move to residential care.
What live-in care is
Live-in care means a dedicated carer lives in the client's home and provides support throughout the day and night. The client remains in the home they know — their own routines, their own belongings, their own community — with the reassurance of round-the-clock support from someone who knows them well.
For many people, live-in care is a genuine alternative to a care home. It provides a comparable level of support at a similar or lower cost, while preserving the independence, familiarity, and dignity that come with remaining at home.
What is included
Live-in care from Aegys Homecare Services provides continuous support across all aspects of daily living, including:
- Personal care, hygiene, and grooming
- Medication prompts, assistance, and administration
- Meal preparation and hydration support throughout the day
- Mobility assistance and safe transfers
- Continence care and pad changes
- Skin integrity checks and pressure area prevention
- Light domestic tasks and household management
- Companionship and meaningful activity throughout the day
- Night-time support, settling, and assistance if needed
- Community access and accompanying to appointments
For clients with complex clinical needs, live-in care can be combined with nurse-led clinical support including PEG feeding, catheter and stoma care, diabetes management, and end-of-life comfort care, all under TDDI registration and registered nurse oversight.
Who live-in care is for
Live-in care is suitable for adults who need continuous support but wish to remain at home. It is particularly appropriate for people who:
Live with dementia and need consistent, familiar support throughout the day and night
Have complex mobility needs or are at higher risk of falls
Live with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological conditions
Are managing complex clinical needs at home following hospital discharge
Live alone and require round-the-clock reassurance and support
Are part of a couple where both partners need support — often more cost-effective than two separate packages
The Care Circle model and live-in care
Live-in care works best when the carer and client build a genuine relationship over time. Aegys Homecare Services matches every live-in client with a carer whose skills, experience, and personality are suited to that individual. A relief carer, also briefed on the client's needs and preferences, provides cover during the primary carer's rest periods.
Management oversight is maintained throughout, with regular reviews and prompt response to any changes in the client's condition or needs.
Live-in care compared to a care home
Many families consider a care home when a loved one's needs increase, without realising that live-in care can provide a comparable level of support at home. Live-in care offers:
- One-to-one dedicated support rather than shared staff across multiple residents
- Greater flexibility around mealtimes, activities, and daily preferences
- Clinical support at home under nurse-led oversight for complex needs
- Familiar surroundings, routine, and community
- The ability to accommodate a spouse, partner, or pet
A free home assessment will help determine whether live-in care is the right option and what level of support is needed.
How to get started
Getting live-in care started begins with a thorough assessment. A senior member of the Aegys team visits to understand the client's needs, daily routine, home environment, and any clinical requirements. A personalised care plan is created together with the client and family, and a carer is matched based on skills, experience, and compatibility.
To arrange a free assessment or discuss live-in care options, call 0203 747 4733 or email [email protected]. The team is available seven days a week.
