Live-in care allows you to remain in your own home while still receiving the support you need to live your life to the fullest. It’s a popular alternative to residential care and will allow you to avoid the stress of moving to a new home and downsizing.
Cheriton Homecare is a leading provider of live-in care in Tunbridge Wells. We work with local residents to match them with local carers who can provide compassionate and friendly care in their own homes. Having a live-in carer can allow you to remain independent while giving your family reassurance that you aren’t alone. It’s the ideal alternative to sheltered housing for those who want to stay in familiar surroundings.
Looking for live-in care in Tunbridge Wells?
We have been successfully matching live-in carers with clients in need for the past 19 years. All of our live-in carers undergo extensive training and ongoing training to ensure their skills are always up-to-date. We have carers from a wide range of backgrounds with different life experiences that allows us to create perfect matches between carer and client.
A live-in carer can provide care and support for a wide range of needs including dementia care, Parkinson’s care, stroke care, cancer care, companionship care and respite care. If you are interested in finding out more about live-in care in Tunbridge Wells, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss your individual requirements and answer any questions you might have about live-in care arrangements.
Benefits of live-in care
Live-in care offers considerable benefits, not just for the client but for their loved ones too. The most common reason to choose live-in care is to enable clients to stay in familiar surroundings.
We can then tailor the support to their needs. We have carers from a diverse range of backgrounds with highly specialised skill sets. We are confident we’ll be able to find the ideal match for you. Here are just some of the benefits of live-in care:
Maintain independence
The individual can remain independent for longer by staying in their own home and being in familiar surroundings.
- Local carers
All of our carers have in-depth local knowledge which allows them to provide the highest possible level of care to our clients.
- Family support
When you choose live-in care, you can ensure the whole family remains involved with care planning and decision making.
- Incredible value
When compared to alternatives such as residential care, there are significant savings to be found with live-in care.
- Flexible care
This is the most flexible and adaptable solution for changing care needs. Live-in care also offers better continuity of care, for favourable outcomes.
- Improved health outcomes
Providing bespoke, one-on-one care is known to lead to improved health outcomes for individuals due to more consistent care.
How does live-in care work?
In most cases, a live-in carer will move into the home of their client. They will have their own room and will be on hand 24 hours a day to provide support and care. Live-in care can be arranged on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on your individual needs.
At the start of the placement, we’ll work with you to create a routine and care plan that addresses all of your needs. As time goes by, you might find that you need more or less support, and we can adjust the care plan accordingly.
Your live-in carer is not the only source of support. You’ll also be able to reach our head office staff around the clock. They are available to help solve any issues that you or your live-in carer might be having.
What can live-in carers help with?
Live-in carers can provide support with a wide range of tasks, including:
- Personal care, including washing, dressing and grooming.
- Domestic tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and pet care.
- Health management, including medication reminders and arranging GP appointments.
- Health monitoring, including blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Emotional support, including conversation and companionship.
Live-in care can be adapted to meet your unique needs, so if you don’t see something on this list that you need help with, please get in touch. We would be happy to arrange a home visit to discuss your individual requirements. We have live-in carers that are trained in specific areas, so we can provide specialist support.
Live-in care FAQs
Who is eligible for live-in care?
Live-in care is suitable for anyone who requires support to live independently. Live-in care can be provided on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on your individual needs. If you're not sure if you are eligible for live-in care, get in touch with our team today.
What can't live-in carers do?
Live-in carers are not able to provide nursing care. If you require nursing care, you will need to arrange this separately. Nursing care includes things like administering injections and changing dressings. However, a live-in carer can coordinate with local nursing teams to ensure you can access this kind of support.
How do I choose a live-in carer?
When you contact us, we'll work with you to understand your individual needs and preferences. We'll then match you with a live-in carer that we think will be best suited to your needs.