What is live-in care?

Full time home care can offer the perfect arrangement for elderly individuals searching for quality support. 

If current domiciliary visits are not enough, this option may be ideal - providing a familiar environment that allows you or your beloved family member to maintain independence while having access to essential assistance and companionship on a 24/7 basis.

Quick summary of live-in care

• Live-in care services are a cost-effective alternative to standard care options including residential care or nursing care

• Live-in care is quickly becoming the new standard of elderly care allowing individuals to stay in the comfort of their own homes

• Live-in care allows you or a loved one to live independently as possible for as long as possible

• There are a variety of live in care solutions that can help individuals or family members looking for specialist care, respite care, palliative care, personal care, dementia care or support with other complex care needs

If you're looking to stay comfortable and independent in your own home, live-in care could be the perfect option.

Our experienced team of trained professionals are dedicated to providing companionship while helping with a variety of needs such as meal preparation and managing medications.

With our customised approach we can help make living at home feel like an enriching experience.

Enjoy peace of mind with a trained, live-in carer who will ensure that any special needs you may have are met in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.

From daily personal tasks such as showering or getting dressed to more meaningful companionship activities like conversations over coffee or games - our experienced staff is equipped to make sure each client's individual requirements are taken into account for their utmost wellbeing.

Live-in care for my mother: Julia's search for mum's care

Julia reached out to us at Bluebird Care Birmingham West when her elderly mother, who had been ill for some time, suddenly took a turn for the worse and became increasingly more frail.

I am certainly more at peace knowing mum is being cared for with the right personalised support in the comfort of her familiar surroundings.

What are the benefits of live-in care?

There are a variety of reasons as to why people choose live in care as a viable alternative to residential care or nursing homes. Here are some of the main ones:

• Receiving round the clock care in the comfort of your own home
• The reassurance of having a fully trained carer living with you
• Receiving a care service that goes above an beyond including helping you with household chores
• Companionship care whether its watching TV, going for daily walks or sharing meals out
• Having a fully managed service from a leading care quality commission (CQC) care provider with a "good" rating
• Having live in care in addition to domiciliary care for extra support and a 24 hour service

What can I expect from a live-in care provider?

Live-in carers provide a comprehensive service to help elderly or disabled individuals maintain independence.

From housekeeping and meal preparation services, to 24/7 medical and personal attention - they offer a wide range of support which can be tailored for the individual’s needs.

Plus, their companionship helps those in need feel less isolated.

Can I have a live-in carer?

Live-in care offers an excellent way to maintain independence in your own home while receiving the necessary level of support and assistance.

By having a live-in caregiver, you can benefit from personalised one on one attention that will help provide stability, comfort, and peace of mind - all allowing for improved quality of life.

So what is 24-hour care?

24-hour care provides round the clock support for those with complex medical needs, such as specialist dementia and Parkinson's.

Live-in care services support people with the highest quality of professional care to allow service users to stay independent in the comfort of their own home.

This specialised level of in-home assistance specialist care is provided by two or more dedicated caregivers who work together to ensure round the clock coverage - a vital requirement for individuals requiring overnight help.

What is the live-in care cost?

Live-in care can be a cost effective alternative to residential care, and can be considerably cheaper for couples, who would otherwise be charged double for two rooms in a care home.

For individuals who may require financial assistance there could be local authority funding available to help with the costs of live in care.

If relevant, please reach out to your social care worker, who will have experience in dealing with a variety of care packages and care providers.

Why choose Bluebird Care Birmingham West?

Bluebird Care Birmingham West provides high quality home care services, including full support and live in care for you or your loved ones in the comfort of your own home.

From the very beginning a member of our care team with be in touch to help with your questions and understanding your personal care and needs.

We pride ourselves in providing high quality home care and are committed to educating services users on homecare as a viable alternative to residential care homes.

For further information about our live-in care options or if you would like to find out more about our home care services then please contact a member of the team by either emailing us at birminghamwest@bluebirdcare.co.uk or calling us on 0121 803 6787.