BackLive-In care across the UK
Arranging live-in care can be a difficult decision, but our team is here to help you navigate the process with ease. You can schedule a consultation with a live-in care specialist in a way that’s most convenient for you.
What do our Live-In Care Services include?
At Cavendish Homecare, live-in care includes a range of specialist, at-home services designed to help you live a full and independent life in the comfort of your own home. Our service is based on a tailored, patient-centred approach that provides 24-hour support from a professionally trained nurse or carer living with you.
A comprehensive and holistic approach
Live-in care provides a comprehensive and flexible approach, with a dedicated nurse or carer providing bespoke support that is responsive to your unique needs. This holistic style of care fosters your independence, offers companionship, and provides crucial emotional support. By having consistent help in your home, we ensure stability and peace of mind for both you and your loved ones. This is particularly valuable for those with dementia, as staying in a familiar environment is comforting and can significantly reduce distress.
Matching you with the right carer
Fully regulated by CQC
As a provider fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cavendish Homecare sets the benchmark for quality and safety. When choosing care, we always advise checking a provider’s CQC registration and inspection reports, which are publicly available. Our commitment to exceptional care is independently verified through their rigorous inspections, evidenced by our ‘Outstanding’ rating specifically for care and an overall ‘Good’ rating. This gives you complete confidence in our professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
Why choose us?
Cavendish Homecare has been delivering specialist live-in care for over 30 years. Our highly qualified nurses and carers provide personalised, 24 hour live-in care that empowers you to stay at home – independently and comfortably – with round-the-clock support that is tailored around you.
- Specialist expertise – a team of professional, CQC-registered nurses and trained carers, with deep expertise across a wide range of conditions.
- Tailored care plans – every care package is designed around your specific needs, routines, and preferences, reviewed and adjusted as your needs change.
- Nurse-led management – our care is overseen by registered nurses who monitor your health and ensure clinical standards are maintained at all times.
- Carer matching – we carefully match each client with a compatible carer, taking into account personality, lifestyle, and care requirements, so you build a trusted relationship from the outset.
- Family involvement – we work collaboratively with your family and wider care team to ensure everyone is kept informed and reassured.
- Trusted for 30+ years – with decades of experience providing private live-in nursing care across London and the UK, we have built a reputation families rely on.
Live-In Care UK: Areas We Serve
Our live-in care services are available across London and the surrounding home counties, as well as across the UK for specialist and long-term requirements. We currently provide live-in care in:
And more – see our full list of areas.
The cost of live-in care
The cost of live-in care varies depending on the level of support required, the complexity of care needs, and the qualifications of the nurse or carer involved. It is typically quoted as a weekly all-inclusive fee, making it straightforward to plan and budget for. In many cases, live-in care is comparable in cost to a residential care home — and for couples sharing a carer, it can represent a more cost-effective arrangement. For those with significant health needs, funding may be available through NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or local authority support, subject to assessment. We recommend speaking with our team directly for a personalised cost discussion based on your specific circumstances. It is also worth noting that live-in carers require a private bedroom and access to meals or meal preparation facilities; in most cases, food costs are the responsibility of the client and are not included within the care fee.
Contact Us
I want to find out more about…
FAQ
Live-in care is a form of home care where a professionally trained nurse or carer moves into your home to provide round-the-clock support. It allows you to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your own home while receiving the level of care you need, whether that’s help with daily living, personal care, medication management or complex nursing support. Unlike care homes, live-in care is entirely one-to-one and tailored around your individual routines and preferences.
The process begins with a conversation with our team to understand your needs, preferences and circumstances. We then develop a personalised care plan and carefully match you with a suitable nurse or carer. Once in place, your carer lives with you full time, providing 24 hour live-in care and adjusting the support they offer as your needs evolve. Our nurse-led management team remains in close contact throughout to oversee your care and offer guidance to your family.
A live-in carer provides comprehensive, day-to-day support including personal care (washing, dressing, and grooming), medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship, and mobility assistance. For those with more complex needs, our live-in nurses can also provide clinical care such as wound management, condition monitoring, and medication administration. The scope of support is always shaped by your care plan and personal preferences
24 hour live-in care provides continuous, around-the-clock support from a nurse or carer who lives in your home. It is particularly suited to those with complex health conditions, severe disabilities, dementia, or those recovering from a serious illness or surgery. A live-in carer typically works up to 10 hours of active care per day, but remains in the home throughout — available to assist whenever needed. At night, your carer is on hand to respond to any needs that arise; whether they sleep lightly or remain awake depends on your assessed care requirements. Live-in carers are legally entitled to a daily break of around two hours. During this time, we ensure continuity of support is arranged so you are never left without cover.
Our live-in care services cater to range of needs, from general age-related conditions to more specific conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Our team of nurses and carers possess a diverse range of skills and are fully equipped to provide care for a range of conditions.
All Cavendish Homecare carers have an enhanced DBS registration, maintain their mandatory training requirements and CPD, undertake regular occupational health checks, have 2 verified references and participate in annual appraisals.
All Cavendish Homecare nurses will have the above and are also registered with the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC).
Funding for live-in care depends on your financial circumstances and the local authority’s assessment of your needs. Some individuals may be eligible for local authority funding or NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) if they have significant health needs. Others may be self-funding. We recommend contacting your local council for a care needs assessment, and we are happy to advise on the options available to you during our initial consultation.
What our clients say about us….
The enquiry process - What to expect
Initial Enquiry
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
Call back from Nurse Manager
One of the experienced nurse managers will give you a call back to discuss the needs in more detail and to provide their expert recommendation on the care that may be required. They will then discuss with you, what Cavendish Homecare may be able to provide, what the cost is and what timescale we would be able to commence your care.
Selection of Staff
Once an initial agreement is established, the nursing manager will start working with the bookings team to determine the most suitable nurse and/or carer are best matched with your needs.
Proposed Agreement
Following the tailored care recommendation and the selection of staff. We ensure you (the client) are happy with the proposed course of action and the care is able to commence. In some cases, an assessment visit may be required and this will be undertaken by one of our nurse managers.
Active Client
You will begin receiving outstanding homecare from our team, tailored to your needs. Your care plan will be under constant review to ensure the correct level of care is addressing your needs and being provided at all times.
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
The Difference
We Make...
“A big thanks to all at Cavendish Homecare for all your help, Mum was able to have a lovely stay in London just as she wished.”
“The carers who’ve looked after Mum have been exemplary. She was tended to from the top of her head to the tips of her toes. Thank you for managing the growing and changing care needs for us in such a dependable way.”
“They fully respected my mum’s need to remain as independent and private as possible whilst ensuring she was safe and comfortable.”
