What is the cost of Live In Care?
You may anticipate the cost of live in care being steep. However, often live in care is a cost-effective, more personalised alternative to moving into a residential care home. On this page you can view some example live in care packages, alongside general information about this important service.
Home is where the heart is and receiving live in care in the comfort of their own home is the preferred option for many elderly people. As leading providers of live in care services in the South, we meet even the most complex care requirements and try to keep our live in care costs affordable.
Naturally, every client will have different care requirements, which can have an effect on the overall cost of live in care provided. Our experienced team will undertake a free consultation with you and your loved one in order to determine the right level of care and any associated live in care costs. Contact us to book a consultation.
Which type of live in care package is right for me?
Making the decision to arrange live in care can feel like a big step, and we’re here to help explain the process and the many benefits for your family. Not only does it mean that your loved one can continue to live in their own home, with the comfort of familiar memories and surroundings, but it gives you peace of mind in knowing they are safe and comfortable, and as well looked after as if you were there yourself. Our live in carers are highly trained, dedicated to their roles, and respectful of the unique position they hold in supporting someone around the clock.
You can view some examples of our packages and live in care costs below.
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Package 1 Example – Elizabeth
from £1495
Elizabeth progressed to live in care as her health worsened, having had visiting carers for many years. Her family do not live close to her, and she has vascular dementia which has deteriorated to a point where she began to wander and could not look after herself. After a brief stay in a care home Elizabeth became unhappy, and her family decided to try live in care.
She loves spending time in her garden and meeting with friends, which she’s been able to continue with the support of her live in carer. Her family feel confident that Elizabeth’s safety and wellbeing is prioritised and she is able to continue living with dementia in the way she chooses.
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Package 2 Example – Mary
from £1450
Mary is very independent but has advanced dementia that affects her ability to look after herself properly. Her family wanted to ensure she could live in her home and are very involved in the management of her condition, so they arranged live in care to help her with daily tasks.
Mary is able to cope with living at home but needs extra help with personal care, meal preparation and medication management, which her carer does, along with taking her out every day as part of her routine. Mary is now able to stay at home and manage the symptoms of her condition with the help of her live in carer.
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Couples Care Package Example – Joan & Mike
from £1450
Often, we support couples where one person has a serious health condition, such as with Joan and Mike. Joan had been caring for Mike for many years until she reached the point where she needed some extra help, and the married couple wanted to remain living together in their family home for as long as possible.
Mike’s condition has reached the point where he was bed bound and needed to use hoists for movement out of bed. Our live in carers were able to support the couple to live together, helping Joan to continue caring for her husband for over a year at home something that she would not have managed alone. Joan and Mike have adult children who visited regularly and loved seeing their parents able to still enjoy their time together.
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Complex Care Package Example – Anne
from £1495
Anne had lived in the same property all her life and was living alone after her daughter passed away. One day she fell at home and was seriously injured, leaving her bed bound.
Our live in carer looked after every aspect of Anne’s wellbeing, from washing and feeding, to medication and ensuring she was rolled twice a day to prevent bed sores. Sadly, Anne’s injuries meant she had limited communication, but she always had someone there and knew she was safe and comfortable. A large part of our carer’s role, and especially in this case, is the companionship for our clients and their families, in knowing they are not alone during a difficult time.
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Is live in care cheaper than a residential care home?
There are numerous factors to take into consideration when it comes to estimating the potential cost of live in care vs residential care, though typically, live in care almost always ends up more cost effective.
The average cost of residential care rose by 9.6% between 2016 and 2017, and with the number of people over 65 requiring 24 hour-care expected to increase by a third over the next 20 years, there’s a high likelihood that residential care home prices will only continue to rise as demands for a space increase.
Live in care costs are unaffected by many of the overhead factors that determine the price of residential care, making it more affordable overall. Our live in care service enables you or your loved one to remain in the comfort of their own home and receive the best possible care.
