Live-In Care in Steyning
Gentle, reliable support at home for families trying to balance care, worry, and everyday life.
One dedicated carer, living in beside your loved one
For many older relatives, needing more help brings the worry of leaving a home they’ve lived in for decades. With live-in care in Steyning, they get full-time, one-to-one support without that move into a care home. One carer moves in, learns the rhythm of the house, from the morning kettle to the chair that catches the afternoon sun, and shapes each day around the person rather than a rota.
That matters in a close-knit town where daily life still revolves around the independent shops in town, the farmers’ market and neighbours who know each other by name. With a carer beside them, your loved one keeps those threads going, whether that’s coffee with a friend in Bramber or a day out with family in Shoreham-by-Sea.
Hear what families say about our live-in care
Everyday help shaped around one person
No two days look alike, because the carer follows your loved one’s habits rather than a checklist. It’s the same approach behind our live-in care in Brighton and Hove, shaped here around life in a smaller Downs town.
Personal care
Washing, dressing, toileting and moving safely between rooms, done privately and at the person’s own pace. Older cottages here often have low beams, uneven floors and tight staircases, so every transfer is planned around the house itself.
Companionship
Conversation over breakfast, a crossword in the afternoon, a gentle stroll along the Adur riverbank. Carers who drive can also take your loved one to lunch with friends in Henfield, so their social life doesn’t shrink as their mobility does.
Medication reminders
Doses prompted on time, packs checked before they run low, and repeat prescriptions collected from the pharmacy in town. If something new brings on dizziness or confusion, the carer raises it with you and the GP straight away.
Alzheimer's disease & dementia care
A house full of familiar things helps a person living with dementia stay anchored. Our dementia-trained carers keep the day calm and predictable, gently redirect during unsettled evenings, and protect the hobbies and habits that still bring joy.
Palliative care
For anyone who wants their final chapter to unfold at home, a live-in carer makes it possible. Comfort and dignity lead every decision, and relatives get room to simply sit together instead of juggling practical tasks.
Household chores and assistance
Freshly cooked meals, clean laundry, changed sheets and a tidy kitchen. Shopping, putting the bins out on the right day, and keeping track of letters and bills are part of the job too.
Why Steyning families put their trust in us
Cheriton grew out of Richard Barnett’s 12 years caring at home for a gentleman called Bill, an experience that taught him care works best when the person stays in charge of their own life. Every placement we arrange in Steyning and the Adur valley villages is still built on that principle.
- CQC rated Outstanding in Caring, the regulator's top grade for kindness, dignity and respect
- Written carer profiles sent to you, so your family chooses who moves in
- Senior managers oversee every case manager and review how each placement is progressing
- Run from our Brighton head office, about half an hour away over the Downs, by a close-knit team who know every client and carer by name
- Enhanced DBS checks, structured induction and specialist dementia and palliative training
- Carers matched to rural living: with many homes spread across the surrounding villages and limited public transport, we prioritise carers who drive
What your loved one keeps by staying at home
Plenty of Steyning households have deep roots here, with the same neighbours for decades and the same walk to St Andrew’s on a Sunday. Moving out means losing far more than a house.
Every light switch and doorstep is familiar, which cuts down on falls and disorientation.
The carer’s day belongs to one person, not a corridor of residents.
Late breakfasts, favourite meals, and the dog asleep by the fire.
A couple can share one carer and keep their own home.
The same surgery, the same pharmacist, the same faces in the bakery queue.
Weekly fees regularly undercut a residential place.
Live-in, waking-night or visiting care: Which one fits?
The deciding question is how much help is needed after dark.
- Live-in care. One carer stays in the home and sleeps in their own room, ready if called.
- 24-hour care. A second carer works in shifts, so someone is awake all night for people who need help several times a night.
- Visiting care. Visiting care across West Sussex runs to a timetable, with carers calling at set times and leaving in between. It suits someone fairly independent, and moving to live-in support later is simple.
Want time to think it over first?
Request a printed brochure to share around the kitchen table, or reach us by phone, email or WhatsApp, whichever feels easiest. Still unsure? You can work out which type of care fits best before anything is booked.
Arranging a live-in carer, from first call to moving-in day
Some families plan months ahead. Others ring from a ward at Worthing Hospital with only days to spare. Whatever the timing, the route stays the same.
- Make first contact. Phone, WhatsApp or book a callback any day between 9am and 5pm, and you’ll reach the coordinators who arrange placements. When it’s urgent, we can often have a carer in place within 48 to 72 hours.
- Welcome us to the house. Registered Manager Richard Barnett or a field care supervisor visits in person, weighing health needs alongside the practical side: a steep cottage staircase, where the carer will sleep, how far it is to the surgery.
- Pick your carer. We share written profiles of carers suited to the role, and you can question each one before choosing. It helps to read up on the daily duties of a live-in carer first, so you know what to ask.
- Settle in together. The carer arrives on the agreed day with the care plan ready, and our coordinator checks in closely through the first week.
- Keep care current. Your case manager reviews the plan as health changes, and relief carers are booked ahead for breaks so cover never stops.
Weekly fees for live-in care in Steyning
Every fee is quoted weekly and covers a carer living in full time. Whether the house sits in the middle of Steyning or out in Bramber or Ashurst, there’s no travel supplement, so families here pay the same rates as our clients in Worthing or Horsham.
- From £1,190 a week for one person
- From £1,476 a week for a couple
What moves the final figure for a Steyning household:
- After a hospital stay. A parent home from Worthing Hospital may need night help at first, scaled back once they’re settled.
- Cottage living and dementia. Help on steep stairs or with memory loss means more hands-on time.
- Couples. One carer for both partners costs far less than two residential places.
You’ll receive a free, no-obligation quote before agreeing to anything.
Funding support available in West Sussex
Paying privately or with help, you won’t be left to work out the funding alone. We’ve guided families through it right across West Sussex, and the main routes are below.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We’re experienced in supporting CHC-funded care packages, which can cover the full cost when needs are mainly health-related.
- West Sussex County Council. After a care needs assessment and a means test, the council may contribute toward the cost.
- Direct Payments. Council funding can be paid to you directly, leaving you free to choose Cheriton as your provider.
- Attendance Allowance. A non-means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age with care needs. It won’t cover live-in care alone, but it eases the cost.
Worried a parent can no longer manage alone? Let's talk about live-in support
Maybe it was the burnt pan in the sink, the missed hair appointment, or how long Dad took to get up from his chair. Small signs pile up long before anyone admits they need help.
You don’t need a plan before you call. Share what you’ve noticed and we’ll be straight with you about what would help, whether that’s a live-in carer or a few home care visits each week.
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Questions Steyning families ask before choosing care
Will your carer work alongside St Barnabas House hospice?
Yes. When a loved one receives end-of-life care at home, our carer works with the hospice team, covering the hours between their visits.
Do you also cover Bramber, Upper Beeding and Ashurst?
We do. Our carers support families throughout Steyning and the surrounding Adur valley villages, including Bramber, Upper Beeding, Ashurst and Wiston.
Can a live-in carer take my father to appointments at Steyning Health Centre?
Yes. Carers who drive can take him to GP and nurse appointments, sit in if he’d like, and keep notes so the family stays informed.
What if Dad needs a stairlift or grab rails in his Steyning home?
Our field care supervisor flags equipment needs during the home visit. We can then point you toward a West Sussex County Council occupational therapy assessment, which can arrange aids and adaptations.
We live overseas. Can we still organise care for a parent in Steyning?
Absolutely. Most of the arranging happens by phone or video, and our digital care records let you check how each day has gone from wherever you are.
