Support from a CQC rated Outstanding in Caring Team
Live-In Care in Brighton & Hove
Thoughtful live-in support in the comfort of home
If you’re looking into live-in care in Brighton and Hove, you likely want what most families here do: steady, one-to-one support that lets your loved one stay safely in their own home. For someone who has spent years walking down to The Lanes or heading up to Preston Park on a Sunday, keeping that daily rhythm matters as much as the care itself.
With fully managed live-in care from a CQC-regulated, Brighton-based team, a dedicated carer lives in the home and becomes a consistent part of daily life. This one-to-one support builds trust, protects independence and keeps the right help close at hand.
"From the very first call, they made me feel at ease."
– Real family stories
Live-in care services tailored to daily life
By pairing your loved one with one familiar caregiver, we make each day easier, safer and more comfortable while protecting their independence. When needs are lighter, our home care visits can offer support by the hour instead.
Personal care
Discreet daily help with washing, dressing, mobility and using the toilet, from the same familiar carer rather than a rotating team.
Companionship
Someone in the home for conversation, shared meals and trips out along the seafront or into town, so your loved one keeps steady company instead of long hours alone.
Medication reminders
Timely prompts to take the right medication, plus help ordering repeat prescriptions and keeping to the routine the GP has set.
Alzheimer’s and dementia care
A consistent routine in familiar surroundings, which helps someone living with dementia feel calmer and more secure. The same carer comes to know their history, triggers and preferences over time.
Palliative care
Comfort-focused support at home through the later stages of illness, coordinated with district nurses and hospice teams, with respite for the family when it’s needed.
Household chores and assistance
Everyday tasks like cooking, laundry, light cleaning and shopping, keeping the home running safely without your loved one having to move out.
Is live-in care the same as 24-hour care?
Live-in care and 24-hour care are sometimes used interchangeably. In a live-in arrangement, a carer lives in the home and provides support during the day while taking scheduled breaks.
Visiting care works differently. A carer comes at scheduled times to help with specific tasks, then leaves once the visit is done. It suits someone who is mostly independent but wants a hand at certain points in the day.
When live-in care is the right choice
Families often compare several options when deciding how to support a loved one.
- Visiting care can work well for people who need occasional help during the day
- Live-in care provides continuous one-to-one support at home
- Residential care involves moving into a care home with shared support
For many families, live-in care offers the balance of safety, independence and familiarity that lets someone stay in their own home, the same balance we bring to families arranging live-in care in Shoreham-by-Sea and other towns along the coast.
How much does live-in care cost?
The cost of live-in care depends on the level of support needed and whether it’s for one person or a couple. Whether you’re arranging care in Brighton or a nearby town like Newhaven, we think families deserve clear information up front.
Live-in care is typically charged on a weekly basis and includes full-time support from a dedicated carer who lives in the home.
Typical starting prices:
- Prices start from £1,190 per week for one person
- From £1,476 per week for couples
Several factors can influence the overall cost of care, including:
- The level of personal care required
- Whether specialised support such as dementia care is needed
- Mobility support or complex health needs
- Whether care is for one person or a couple
These prices reflect full-time, one-to-one support from a dedicated carer who lives in the home.
From first call to carer moving in
Getting care in place shouldn’t feel overwhelming. You deal directly with our Brighton office, not a national call centre, and in many cases live-in care can begin within a few days.
Call 01273 273 277 or message us on WhatsApp, any day from 9am to 5pm. You reach our own team, with no script and no obligation.
Our field care supervisor, Nastasha, visits to see the home and build the care plan and risk assessment with you.
Our coordinator, Daisy, matches a live-in carer to your loved one, and you have the final say. You meet them and the holiday relief carer before anyone moves in.
Registered manager Richard Barnett and the team review the plan in person as needs change.
Why local families trust us in their homes
Choosing live-in care means welcoming someone into your loved one’s home, so trust comes first. Cheriton Homecare is an independent provider run from our own office at the Whitehawk Inn in Brighton, led by founder Richard Barnett, whose nearly 30 years in local home care is why families choose us over larger national agencies.
We built the way we work around continuity, the part of live-in care families worry about most:
- One main carer builds the relationship, with organised holiday relief cover for their breaks and fast-start support when care is needed quickly
- Every carer has enhanced DBS checks, a structured induction and ongoing mandatory training
- Careful matching and detailed carer profiles, so families across Brighton & Hove know exactly who is moving in
- Digital care records and regular management check-ins keep the care consistent and the family in the loop
- We work alongside the local GPs, community nurses and district teams already involved in your loved one's care
- Independent and CQC regulated, rated Outstanding in Caring
Local care professionals you can rely on
Questions families often ask before choosing live-in care
Do you provide live-in care across all of Brighton & Hove?
Yes. Our carers support families right across the city, from Kemptown and Hanover to Hove and Portslade, and east along the coast to Saltdean and Peacehaven, plus villages further into Sussex.
Can a live-in carer take my parent to appointments at the Royal Sussex County Hospital?
Yes. A live-in carer can arrange transport and go along to appointments, whether that’s a local GP surgery or the Royal Sussex County Hospital, so your parent has a familiar face with them.
Will the carer be familiar with local GPs and community nurses?
Our team works alongside local surgeries, district nurses and community health services, so care stays joined up with the professionals already involved with your loved one.
Does a live-in carer need a spare room, and can it work in a flat?
A live-in carer needs their own bedroom and somewhere to take a daily break. It works in flats and bungalows as well as houses, and we confirm the space is suitable during the home assessment.
Will a live-in carer be able to park near our home?
Much of Brighton & Hove sits within resident permit zones. We help sort out carer or visitor parking as part of setting up care, so it’s one less thing for the family to worry about.
When home is where they feel safest, the right support makes all the difference
Watching a parent struggle at home is hard, and worrying about them from across the city is harder. Live-in care gives them steady, familiar support without uprooting the life they have built.
Talk it through with our Brighton team on 01273 273 277, or ask us to arrange a home visit. No pressure, just a clear answer on whether live-in care fits your family.
