Gentle, dependable support at home for families carrying more than they can manage alone.
Live-In Care in Hassocks
One dedicated carer, always in the home
Choosing live-in care in Hassocks is rarely a decision families make lightly. It usually comes after the worry has built up for too long, when an elderly parent or partner needs more day-to-day support than they used to, and live-in care lets them stay in a much-loved home at the foot of the South Downs, with the help they need under their own roof.
At Cheriton Homecare, we understand that feeling. Our founder and Registered Manager, Richard Barnett, spent 12 years caring for his grandfather Bill through Alzheimer’s before building a service around what mattered most to him: kindness, consistency, and treating each person as an individual.
As a CQC-regulated provider rated Outstanding in Caring, we offer fully managed live-in care from a team that stays personally involved from day one. Based in Sussex, we know the villages around Hassocks well, from Keymer and Clayton to Hurstpierpoint and Burgess Hill, and our office is always within easy reach.
"Staff are friendly and kind. Ready to go the extra mile to make sure your needs are met."
What families remember most about our care
Thoughtful help that makes each day feel more manageable
We shape our live-in support around the way your loved one already lives, not a rigid schedule imposed from the outside. That might mean keeping up a morning walk in Adastra Park, a regular trip to the High Street, or simply the everyday routines that make a day at home in Hassocks feel like their own.
Personal care
Discreet, respectful help with washing, dressing, continence and getting around the home, given at your loved one’s own pace so daily routines stay familiar and dignity is never in question.
Companionship
A friendly, consistent presence through the day: someone to talk to, share a meal or a hobby with, and to ease the isolation that living alone can bring.
Medication reminders
Gentle prompting to take the right medication at the right time, keeping to the schedule set by the GP and pharmacy so nothing is missed or doubled up.
Alzheimer's disease & dementia care
Calm, patient support built around familiar routines and one consistent carer, helping to ease the confusion and distress that change can bring for someone living with dementia.
Palliative care
Sensitive end-of-life support that lets your loved one stay in their own home, working alongside district nurses and the GP to keep them comfortable and at peace.
Household chores and assistance
Help keeping the home running, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation and the weekly shop, so everyday tasks never become a burden.
Live-in care vs. 24-hour care: understanding what sets them apart
Live-in care and 24-hour care refer to the same type of support. One carer lives in your loved one’s home, helping throughout the day and taking a planned break overnight.
Visiting care involves several carers calling at scheduled times and suits clients who are largely independent but need some regular help with personal care, meals, or medication.
Hassocks grew up as a commuter village on the Brighton main line, and for many families that means adult children are working in London or Brighton through the day, unable to look in on a parent. Visiting care covers part of that gap with scheduled calls, but a live-in carer is there in the hours between them too, unhurried and on hand, which is why families who cannot always be nearby so often choose it.
What can families expect live-in care to cost?
Costs depend on the level of support your loved one needs and whether care is for one person or a couple. We are clear about pricing from the start.
- Live-in care is charged weekly
- Prices start from £1,190 per week for one person
- Prices start from £1,476 per week for couples
- Fees cover full-time, one-to-one support from a live-in carer
Depending on your loved one’s circumstances, live-in care can be self-funded or part-funded. Because Hassocks falls under West Sussex County Council, a needs assessment from their adult social care team is the usual route to any council funding, and some people also qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare or Attendance Allowance. We are always happy to talk you through which of these might apply to your family.
Why more families are choosing our team
Plenty of agencies can place a carer in a home. What families across Hassocks and Mid Sussex tell us sets us apart is how closely we stay involved: one small, named Sussex team looks after every client personally, and we are founder-led, not a national franchise routing you through a call centre.
- You choose your carer. We match your loved one with a live-in carer who suits their personality and routine, and you have the final say on who moves in.
- A named team who know you. Richard, Daisy, Nastasha and the office team know every client and carer by name, and our Field Care Supervisor visits in person to build and review the care plan as needs change.
- Senior management keep watch. Our managers continually oversee the coordinators running your loved one's care, so standards stay high and concerns are caught early.
- More than 30 years of hands-on care. Our founder's experience shapes how every carer is recruited, trained and supported, and you feel it in the steadiness of the care given.
- Joined-up with local health services. We work alongside GPs, district and community nurses across Mid Sussex, so care at home stays coordinated, not fragmented.
- A Brighton office, a short drive from Hassocks. That means real people nearby who can reach you and your carer quickly whenever something is needed.
Where we provide live-in care near Hassocks
We are proud to bring the same standard of care to families across the South of England:
What families in Hassocks often ask when home care becomes the next step
Can live-in care be arranged for someone who is becoming more frail at home?
Yes. Live-in care is well suited to people whose needs are growing and who would benefit from having someone consistently present. We can arrange support quickly when it is needed most, including helping someone settle safely back at home after a stay in hospital, such as the Princess Royal in Haywards Heath.
How is live-in care different from moving into a care home?
Live-in care lets your loved one stay in their own home in Hassocks, with one dedicated carer, rather than moving into a care home and adjusting to an unfamiliar place and changing staff. They keep their own bed, their routines and their surroundings, with support shaped entirely around them.
Can a live-in carer provide support while helping someone stay independent?
Absolutely. A good live-in carer does things with your loved one rather than for them, stepping in only where help is genuinely needed so they keep doing what they still can for themselves.
What does a live-in carer need in the home?
Your loved one will need a spare room where the carer can sleep and take their breaks, alongside the usual home comforts. Beyond that, very little changes. The carer fits around the household and its routines, not the other way around.
Can you support a couple who both need care at home?
Yes. Live-in care often works well for couples, letting two people stay together in their own home rather than being separated. Depending on what each person needs, one live-in carer can frequently support both, which also makes it more affordable per person.
If you're carrying the worry alone, let's talk about what support could look like
You do not have to figure this out on your own. At Cheriton Homecare, we listen carefully, answer your questions honestly, and help you find care that feels right for your family.
