Live In Home Care in South England
Peace of mind for families. Stability and comfort for loved ones.
Cheriton Homecare: independent care at home across Sussex, Surrey and London
Most families looking for live-in and home care in the South of England are arranging it for an ageing parent, often from some distance away. From our own office at the Whitehawk Inn in Brighton, we place one dedicated carer in the home, backed by a team CQC-rated Outstanding in Caring. For lighter needs, hourly home care fills the gaps across Sussex.
We support people living with dementia, recovering from a hospital stay or needing end-of-life care. That includes live-in care in Brighton & Hove, close to our office, as well as coastal towns like Eastbourne and villages across the South Downs and the Surrey Hills.
Why families choose Cheriton Homecare
Being independent means the same small team assesses, matches and manages your family’s care from the first call onward.
- Founder Richard Barnett has nearly 30 years in home care and still leads our care team as registered manager
- We manage live-in care across Sussex from Brighton and bring the same service to families in Surrey and London
- Our carers work alongside the GPs, community nurses and district teams already involved in each client's care
- CQC inspectors found people were respected as individuals and treated as partners in their care, the approach behind our Outstanding in Caring rating
- One main carer, with an organised holiday relief carer for breaks, so your loved one isn't looked after by a rotating team
- Enhanced DBS checks, structured induction and ongoing mandatory training for every carer
- Digital care records and regular management check-ins, so family in London or further afield always know how things are going at home
Testimonials from families we served
Live-in support shaped around everyday life
Matching your loved one with one consistent carer makes each day calmer and safer, because someone always knows how they like things done. It also means changes in health or mood get noticed early.
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, continence and moving around the home, from the same carer each day so it feels respectful rather than clinical.
Companionship
Conversation, shared meals and outings, from a walk along the coast to a trip to the local café, so the days never feel long and empty.
Medication reminders
Prompts at the right times, plus help collecting repeat prescriptions and keeping to the routine the GP has set.
Alzheimer's disease & dementia care
A settled routine at home and a carer who learns your loved one’s history and triggers, which often eases confusion and distress.
Palliative care
Comfortable, dignified care in the later stages of illness, working alongside district nurses and local hospice teams.
Household chores and assistance
Cooking, laundry, light cleaning and shopping, so the home stays safe and running smoothly.
Why families choose live-in care over a care home
Whether home is a flat in Hove, a cottage under the South Downs or a mansion block in west London, live-in care means your loved one doesn’t have to leave it.
Home matters most when memory or mobility starts to slip, and live-in care is often the smoothest next step after a stay at Worthing Hospital or the Princess Royal in Haywards Heath.
The dog, the garden and the daily routines all stay.
There are no visiting hours, whether they’re down from London for the weekend or live around the corner.
Your loved one keeps the same GP surgery, pharmacy and neighbours, instead of taking whichever care home bed is free.
One live-in carer can support two people at home for less than two residential places.
A care home carer looks after many residents at once, while a live-in carer looks after one person, at their pace.
If you’re unsure which type of support fits, we can help you find the right care before you commit to anything.
Live-in care, 24-hour care, and visiting care: What's the difference?
Live-in care and 24-hour care are often treated as the same thing, but they aren’t. A live-in carer lives in the home, takes planned daily breaks and usually sleeps overnight, on hand if needed. When someone needs a carer awake and on duty around the clock, that’s 24-hour care, usually two carers working in shifts.
Visiting care works differently: a carer comes at set times for specific tasks, then leaves, which suits someone who is largely independent. In the more rural parts of East Sussex, around the Weald, homes are spread out and visit times can slip, so many families find live-in care more dependable.
Your carer, chosen by you, in as little as 72 hours
Urgent placements can start within 48 to 72 hours. Without that pressure, a typical placement takes one to two weeks from the home assessment, with the same Brighton team handling every step.
- Talk it through. Call 01273 273 277 or message us on WhatsApp, any day from 9am to 5pm, and you reach our own office, not a national call centre.
- Home assessment. Our field care supervisor visits your loved one, whether that’s a seafront flat in Worthing or a village home near Tunbridge Wells, and builds the care plan and risk assessment with you.
- Choose your carer. Our coordinator, Daisy, shares detailed carer profiles and you have the final say. You meet both the main carer and the holiday relief carer before anyone moves in.
- Ongoing reviews. Richard and the team review the care plan in person as needs change.
One weekly rate, and what makes it go up or down
Weekly rates start from £1,190 for one person and £1,476 for a couple sharing a home, covering a dedicated carer with no hourly extras.
Night-time needs are usually what shapes the final rate:
- Your loved one sleeps through, or wakes now and then. The carer rests in their own room and is there if needed, which suits most people.
- They’re regularly awake and unsafe alone. Often linked to advanced dementia, this needs a carer awake overnight, at a higher weekly rate.
We confirm which applies during the home assessment, so you know the full weekly cost before care begins.
You may not have to pay the full cost yourself
Many families don’t pay the full private rate themselves, and we’ll help you work out which routes apply.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover the full cost where needs are mainly clinical, and we support CHC-funded packages.
- Council funding from West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey or your London borough depends on a needs assessment and a financial assessment.
- Direct Payments let you use council funding with the provider you choose.
- Attendance Allowance isn’t means-tested, so it’s worth claiming even if you pay privately.
Care built on a promise we'll make to your family too
Our founder, Richard Barnett, spent 12 years caring for Bill, an elderly gentleman living with advanced dementia, at his home, Cheriton House, after a residential care home proved unsuitable. From their first meeting, Richard promised to treat Bill as a partner rather than a patient.
That promise became the principle Cheriton Homecare was founded on, and it’s the one we’ll make to you.
Call us today, and within days your loved one could have a carer you’ve chosen, in the home they know.
Before you pick up the phone: what families ask us most
Do you have carers who drive for village homes in Sussex and Surrey?
Yes. For homes in villages across the Weald, the South Downs or the Surrey Hills, we shortlist carers who drive, so shopping and appointments don’t depend on infrequent buses.
Is short-term live-in care available across Sussex, Surrey and London?
Yes. Families book a few weeks of live-in care after a hospital stay, to cover a family carer’s holiday, or as a trial before committing to anything longer.
Does live-in care work in a London flat?
Yes, as long as the carer has a private bedroom and space for a daily break. It works as well in flats and mansion blocks as in houses, and we check the space during the home assessment.
Can the carer come to appointments at the Royal Sussex County or East Surrey Hospital?
Yes. A live-in carer can arrange transport and go with your loved one to hospital or GP appointments, whether that’s in Brighton or Redhill, so there’s always a familiar face beside them.
Can care continue if my parent moves closer to family in Surrey or London?
Yes, if the new home is within the areas we cover. Where possible, the same main carer stays on, so the move doesn’t mean starting again with someone new.
From the Sussex coast to London: find care near you
We provide dependable, high-quality home care services across the following communities:
Worried about a parent living alone? Let's talk it through
You don’t need every answer before you call. Tell us what’s changed at home, and we’ll give you a straight answer on whether live-in care, visiting care or something else fits, and what it would cost.
If it helps, we can visit your loved one first, so the decision is made with them rather than for them.
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