Care that lets you stay in your own London home
Looking for live-in care in London? Cheriton Homecare places dedicated carers in homes across the capital, from upper-floor flats with no lift to larger houses further out, so people stay in the home they know. From the first visit we plan around the practical side: where the carer will sleep, how the stairs and lifts work, and who covers your GP and district nursing.
Family-founded in 2011 from years of caring for our own relative, Cheriton is rated Outstanding in Caring by the CQC. Every carer is enhanced-DBS checked, overseen by our registered manager, and backed by relief cover. We also cover the commuter belt south of the capital, including Crawley, for families split between London and the coast.
Benefits of live-in care
Live-in care brings real benefits for you and your family. You get a dedicated carer who anticipates your needs, adapts as they change, and helps you live comfortably and with dignity at home. Here is what our London clients value most:
Stay in the home, on the street and in the neighbourhood you already know, with your independence and dignity intact.
Your carer settles into your part of London quickly, from the pharmacy that delivers to the nearest step-free route and the shops and parks that matter to your routine.
Your family can stay closely involved in care and planning, even when work in central London or a home further out across the South East makes daily visits difficult.
You won’t have to sell your home, and with residential care in London among the most expensive in the country, live-in care often compares well, particularly for couples who would otherwise be charged twice.
Your care plan adapts as your needs change, so support always fits.
One-to-one care is fully personalised, which supports better health outcomes.
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Request a printed brochure to browse with your loved one at your leisure and find out more about live-in care.
Live-in care vs 24-hour care in London
Plenty of families search for “24-hour care” expecting something separate. For most, it means the same as live-in care: one carer living in the home, there through the day and sleeping over at night within earshot.
The deciding factor is the nights. Someone who settles and sleeps through is well covered by a single live-in carer. Someone who wakes repeatedly, which is common as dementia advances, may need waking-night cover, where a carer stays awake overnight rather than sleeping in.
This often surfaces after a hospital discharge, before anyone knows how the nights will go. Raise it early and we will recommend what fits, whether you are in the capital or further out towards Tunbridge Wells.
What can live-in carers help with?
Every care plan is unique, so no two look the same. Day to day, a live-in carer can help with:
- Around the home: food shopping, meal planning, cooking, light housework, gardening and pet care
- Personal care: washing, dressing, grooming and health monitoring, plus continence and catheter support
- Medication and appointments: managing medication and coordinating with GPs and district nurses so checkups aren’t missed
- Companionship: company to ward off loneliness, help getting out to the park, the market or an appointment that looks close but takes two buses, and staying connected to family
How much does live-in care cost in London?
Cost comes down to how much support is needed and whether care is for one person or a couple. We think London families should see clear figures early, not after a drawn-out process. Care is charged weekly and covers full-time support from a dedicated carer living in the home.
Prices start from:
- £1,190 per week for one person
- £1,476 per week for a couple
Those figures buy continuous one-to-one care that keeps your loved one at home rather than in a London care-home placement that could sit several boroughs away.
Not sure where to start? Talk to us
Arranging care for someone you love can feel overwhelming. Whether you are ready to get started or just weighing up the options, a quick conversation will help you work out the right next step.
There is no obligation and no pressure. We will talk through your situation, answer any questions on cost or timing, and arrange a free home visit when the time is right. You can reach our team every day from 9am to 5pm.
What London families ask us most
Can my borough council or the NHS help pay for live-in care?
Your local authority may contribute after a needs and financial assessment, and NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover the full cost where needs are primarily medical. We can point you towards the right adult social care team at your council and talk through what to expect.
How quickly can a live-in carer start?
Once we have completed an assessment, matching usually takes a matter of days, and we can move faster where someone is being discharged from hospital and the ward needs a plan before they will send them home.
Can a live-in carer support someone living with dementia?
Yes, and home is often where dementia care works best. The familiar flat, the same walk to the shops and the neighbours who already know your relative all do work that a move to an unfamiliar building undoes.
Can one live-in carer look after both parents in the same London home?
Often yes. Where two people have compatible needs, a single live-in carer can support a couple under one roof, which usually works out far cheaper than two places in a London care home. We assess suitability during the first visit.
What happens when my regular carer takes a break?
Carers work to an agreed schedule with proper time off, and we arrange cover so there is never a gap in support at home.
