If you’re looking for live-in care in Newhaven, let Cheriton Homecare make this process simple and stress-free. We are a well-established home care organisation providing live-in carers in Newhaven and the surrounding regions. We help to match caring professionals with clients who need a little extra support in their homes.
The decision to invest in home care is a very important one and we’ll help you to understand the options available to you before you move forward. At every step in the journey, you will be empowered and informed about the best options for your needs.
Looking for live-in care in Newhaven?
If you’re considering live-in care for yourself or a loved one in Newhaven, get in touch with Cheriton Homecare today. We can provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your care options, and connect you with a caring professional who can provide the support you need in your home.
Live-in care is a popular alternative to residential care and sheltered living, as it means you can remain in your current home while still accessing the support you need. All you need is a spare bedroom to be able to welcome a live-in carer into your home. They will quickly become a valued member of your household.
Benefits of live-in care
There are many benefits to choosing live-in care, but remaining in your own home for longer is one of the most popular. With live-in care, you’ll receive exactly the right level of care for your needs, and this can easily adapt and change over time.
Our compassionate carers are highly skilled and will be matched to you based on your unique needs. When you choose Cheriton Homecare, you’ll also enjoy the following benefits:
Maintain independence
Stay in your own home and stay close to loved ones. You’ll enjoy improved quality of life and be able to live independently for longer.
- Local carers
We hire and train local carers with in-depth local knowledge, so they can help you to get out and about and stay connected to your community.
- Family support
Your whole family can be involved with care planning when you choose live-in care, which means you’ll have support making care decisions.
- Incredible value
Live-in care represents excellent value for money when compared to arrangements such as residential care or sheltered living.
- Flexible care
Enjoy a flexible arrangement that means you can have care for as long as you need it, which leads to far better continuity of care.
- Improved health outcomes
Live-in care can lead to improved health outcomes as a result of the bespoke level of one-on-one care.
What is live-in care?
Live-in care is a type of home care where a carer will live in the home of the person they are caring for. While this does mean that they are around 24 hours a day, they do not provide round-the-clock care. Instead, they provide care on a pre-approved schedule, helping with set tasks throughout the day. This helps to create a structured routine for the client.
Live-in carers can help with a wide range of tasks, in addition to helping with mobility and providing much-needed companionship and support. The role of the live-in carer is to help the client to live their life to the fullest, whatever that means for the individual. Some people need help staying connected with their community while others simply want to be able to remain independent for as long as possible.
Choosing live-in care is an excellent alternative to residential care or sheltered living as you don’t have to move house or move to a different area. This will ensure you stay connected with your friends, family and your wider community.
What can live-in carers help with?
Live-in carers can provide assistance with a wide range of tasks, from helping with personal care to providing support for medical appointments. They can also help with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and washing. Many people also choose live-in care so they can have someone to talk to and provide companionship.
The type of tasks that a live-in carer can help with will be agreed upon as part of the care plan. This will be tailored specifically to the needs of the individual and can be changed as and when required. We rate care needs on a scale from low need to critical need. This will determine the level of support provided.
Live-in carers can only provide support to the client, not other members of the household. This allows us to focus our attention on the person that needs the support the most.
Live-in care FAQs
What do I have to provide for a live-in carer?
The live-in carer will need their own bedroom, which should be furnished. They will also need access to a bathroom. Other than that, they will just need access to food and drink. Privacy and security are important considerations for both the client and the carer and we will work with you to ensure that both are upheld.
What can't live-in carers help with?
Live-in carers are not trained medical professionals and cannot administer medication or provide dressing changes. This work is best left to district nurses, but your live-in carer can help you to access this care and ensure you can attend all medical appointments
Do live-in carers help with the cleaning?
We recommend that light housework may be included in your care plan, but a live-in carer's skills and abilities should be focused on providing the best possible care for you. If you require more intensive cleaning, we recommend that you engage a professional cleaning service to come in as required.