Live in Care Across Dorset: Stay at Home with 24 Hour Support
Remain in the comfort of your own home with round the clock support from a dedicated live in carer. Compassionate, professional care that provides peace of mind for you and your family.
What Is Live in Care?
Live in care provides you with round the clock support from a dedicated carer who lives in your home. Unlike visiting care where carers come and go, your live in carer is there throughout the day and night, providing companionship, assistance with personal care, meals, medication, and reassurance whenever you need it.
This type of care allows you to remain in the home you love, surrounded by your own belongings and memories, maintaining your independence and routine. For many people, live in care offers a genuine alternative to moving into a residential care home, often at a comparable or even lower cost, whilst receiving one to one attention in familiar surroundings.
At SuppLiCan Care and Support, we carefully match you with experienced, compassionate carers who not only meet your care needs but also fit well with your personality and lifestyle. Our live in carers become trusted companions, treating your home with respect and supporting you to live life as you choose.
How Does Live in Care Work?
Live in care is designed to provide comprehensive support whilst respecting your home, privacy, and independence. Here's what you can expect.
Your Carer Lives in Your Home
Your dedicated carer will have their own bedroom in your home and will share your living spaces. They'll have their own private time and breaks throughout the day but are always nearby if you need assistance.
Requirements:
- • Spare bedroom for your carer
- • Access to bathroom facilities
- • Shared living spaces (kitchen, living room)
24-Hour Presence & Support
Your carer is with you throughout the day and night, providing daytime support, evening assistance, overnight presence, and help if you need to get up during the night.
Flexible Care Rotation
Typical arrangements include 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week rotations. When your regular carer takes their break, a relief carer steps in, ensuring continuity of care.
- 2-week rotation (most common)
- 3-week rotation available
- Consistent relief carers
Comprehensive Personal Care
Your live in carer provides complete support including all personal care tasks, medication management, meals, mobility assistance, light housekeeping, and companionship.
- All personal care needs
- Meal preparation & nutrition
- Companionship & social support
Why Choose Live in Care Over a Care Home?
Live in care offers significant advantages for those who wish to remain in their own home. Here's why families across Dorset are choosing this option.
| Aspect | Live in Care at Home | Residential Care Home |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Remain in your own home with familiar surroundings | Move to institutional setting |
| Care Ratio | One-to-one dedicated attention | Carers shared between many residents |
| Routine | Maintain your own routine and lifestyle | Adapt to care home schedules |
| Visitors & Pets | Keep pets, receive unlimited visitors | Restricted visiting hours, usually no pets |
| Couples | Partners remain together in own home | Often separated or high costs for couples |
| Cost | Often comparable or less than care homes | Typically £800-1,500+ per week |
Stay in Your Own Home
There's no place like home. Remain surrounded by your own furniture, photographs, garden, and memories, everything that makes you comfortable and happy.
One-to-One Attention
Unlike care homes where staff are shared between many residents, your live in carer's entire focus is on you. Receive undivided attention and genuine companionship.
Keep Your Beloved Pets
Many people find great comfort in their pets' companionship. With live in care, you can continue caring for and enjoying time with your beloved animals.
Maintain Your Independence
You remain in control of your own life. Wake when you choose, eat what you fancy, maintain your routines, and make your own decisions about your daily life.
Better Value for Couples
If you and your partner both need care, live in care is often significantly more affordable than two places in a care home, and you remain together.
Family & Friends Visit Freely
No restricted visiting hours, your home remains your home. Family and friends can visit whenever suits everyone, maintaining important relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions About Live in Care
General Live in Care Questions
Practical Arrangements
Care Provision
Cost & Funding
Quality & Safety
Ready to Discuss Live in Care?
Let's talk about how live in care can help you or your loved one remain independent at home with round the clock support and companionship.