How our live-in care service compares to Residential Care

Could you or your loved one do with having someone on hand to help, 24-hours a day? Care homes are sometimes the perfect solution for this, but we want to make sure you know there are other options available.

When it comes to selecting the right sort of care, it's important for you to know the fundamentals of your options. Otherwise, how can you make the right decision? Everyone is different and requires different levels of support, but we believe everyone should at least have the option to stay at home. After all, it's good to be home.

It’s not an easy decision to make because there are so many factors to consider, but we hope this will help you make the right choice.

What is Live-in Care?

Live-in care is a very realistic and affordable alternative to residential care. It allows you to stay at home, surrounded by everything you care about most; family, friends, neighbours, all of your home comforts.

Is it Better than Residential Care?

Residential care, or care homes, can sometimes be beneficial for those who need round-the-clock care, but live-in care is an amazing alternative that guarantees you'll receive high quality care with the added bonus of staying as independent as you want.

To help you determine which is the right path for you, we've compiled a short list of reasons why our live-in care service might just be it.

1 – Independence

One of the biggest positives about our live-in care service is that we'll never force you to give up your independence. We know how important it is to control where, when, and how you receive care, so we preserve your right to choose these things for yourself.

While care homes often run on a strict schedule, which ensures their patients receive the correct care, our home care services are unique to you, and this is adaptable as and when your care needs change - which we know can happen a lot! It's due to this level of flexibility that allows you to make your own decisions and remain independent at home.

If you like to go to the bingo on a Friday night, or visit family on Tuesday's, or go to church on Sunday mornings, we'll see to it that you do!

2 – Pets

It’s upsetting to think about all the beautiful animals, loved dearly their whole lives, but forced into shelters because their life-long companion had to move into a care home to get the help and support they needed. This can make the transition into care so much more stressful and heart-breaking for many.

But what if you didn't have to say goodbye to them at all? At Bluebird Care Wakefield and Kirklees, we don’t just care for you – we care for your pets too. After all, our pets are a huge part of our lives, and there's no better place for them than with you.

3 – Comfort

We're all most comfortable when we're at home, maybe sipping on a nice hot cup of tea or watching our favourite programme. Sometimes getting the care you need means giving up that special place. Perhaps you raised your children inside those very walls, or build a life there with your significant other.

With live-in care, you don’t have to give up your home comforts, or the memories that come with them. Our Care Experts are trained to fit in around your schedule, so you can keep on living your life the way you want to, where you want to, and still receive the care and support you need.

4 – Ease

Moving is hard. It’s a strain that your mind and body could do without. Not only does our live-in care service make the transition into care a little bit easier, but it also offers peace of mind for both you and your family.

Receiving care for the first time can be daunting, but we do our very best to take away any additional stress that often comes with it by making sure you keep your home comforts. Without the stress of moving house and rebuilding routines, you can focus on adjusting to a life with round-the-clock care and support.

5 – Community

If you’ve lived in your current home for quite some time, you probably have a few traditions you enjoy around the neighbourhood. You might have friends and family close by, or even social groups and classes that you like to attend. The downfall of moving into a care home is that you also have to move away from all the connections you’ve created within your community.

That's also where live-in care can often be a much easier transition. You can keep up with all those great community events and socials that you enjoy, making it that much easier to remain in control of your life.

We know how daunting and emotional this time can be, but our friendly office team are always available to chat should you need it.