Live In care Services

What is Live-in Care in Gloucestershire?

Live-in Care is a full-time bespoke, one-to-one Care Service where a Care Assistant lives with the Client in the comfort of their own home. This allows the Client to remain as independent, as possible in familiar surroundings that are dear to them.

With day-to-day activities possibly becoming increasingly challenging, Live-in Care enables loved ones the opportunity to continue enjoying their life the way they wish to, while remaining in the safety and comfort of their own home.

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Why Live-in Care?

Live-in Care gives continuity to the Client, as one dedicated Care Assistant is providing 24-Hour care and support with companionship, peace of mind, dignity and respect at all times. It preserves a greater degree of independence and allows the Client to remain in their own home for as long as they wish.

Key Features of Live-in Care

  • Continue to live in the familiarity and comfort of your own home

  • Consistent 24-Hour one-to-one care and companionship for peace of mind

  • Care Assistant matched to your needs, personality, and interests 

  • Tailored and flexible Care Plan with specialist care options

  • Giving choice, protecting independence and dignity

  • Supports relationships and hobbies

  • Preserves your family way of life and pet ownership

 
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Who Needs Live-in Care

Home Helpers Live-in Care Clients vary in their needs and requirements. Our Care Services range from those who;

  • Need assistance with daily activities - bathing, dressing, meal preparation and toileting.

  • Have family or friends who might require additional support or respite care.

  • With short-term medical conditions and are recovering from accidents, illnesses and surgery.

  • Need companionship and help with daily tasks and duties.

Some Clients require more Specialist Care, such as;

  • Individuals who need supervision due to Complex Conditions, such as: Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s.

  • Clients with chronic medical conditions requiring on-going care and supervision, such as: Diabetes, Emphysema, Hypertension and Stoke.

  •  Clients with a terminal illness.

Our Services

  • Support with day-to-day tasks

  • Pursuing hobbies and interests

  • Night-time support - waking or sleeping nights

  • Offering companionship and emotional support

  • Assistance with getting up and going to bed

  • Personal care

  • Assisting with Doctor or Hospital visits

  • Collecting prescriptions

  • Menu planning and shopping

  • Meal preparation

  • Assistance with eating

  • Monitoring diet and nutrition

  • Mobility and safety assistance

  • Support with rehabilitation exercise

  • Support with medication

  • Adapting to any physical limitations

  • Aid with reading and helping to write

  • Continence assistance

  • Outings or activities

  • Support with Pet Care

Fully Managed Live-in Care Service

Home Helpers Care offers a professional, safe and experienced Fully Managed Live-in Care Service, meeting the Client needs and giving reassurance for both the Client and family.

At Home Helpers Care our Office Support Team will screen, employ, train and maintain our Care Assistants. We very carefully and meticulously select, then match the preferences with the needs of our Clients and their families. 

Our Care Assistants are employed by Home Helpers Care and have a highly responsive Office Support Team for ease and reliability. Every Care Assistant has a dedicated Care Manager, this is the primary point of contact who supports both the Client and the Care Assistant. 

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What does Managed Live-in Care include?

A detailed Care Plan prepared

24/7 on-call advice and support, ensuring that we are here when you need us most

Care Assistant is managed by Home Helpers Care

Home Helpers Care pay Care Assistant salary and tax

Cover automatically provided for holidays, sickness and time off

Care Assistants covered by Home Helpers Care Insurance Policy

Travel to and from placement arranged

Weekly invoice sent directly to Client

Regulated by the CQC, including Client Reviews and Care Assistant Assessments

Step-by-Step Guide to Arranging Live-in Care

  1. Contact Home Helps Care: Call for a friendly chat, email or complete our Enquiry Form for more information regarding Our Services.

  2. Consider: Take some time to consider whether Live-in Care is right for you and your family. Try our 2-Week Live-in Trial and make an informed decision without any long-term commitment.

  3. Individual Care Assessment: Book a Free Care Assessment at your home with one of our Live-in Care Managers. This allows us to work with you and your family to create your personal Care Plan. 

  4. Cost of Care Confirmed: The level and cost of care is established. 

  5. Care Plan: This personalised Care Plan is based on the Care Assessment and individually created to suit you. This forms the basis of your needs, wishes and of the daily duties that our Live-in Care Assistant will carry out. 

  6. Start Date Confirmed: Together working with you we agree and decide on the earliest suitable start date. The Care Contract is signed.

  7. Care Assistant Selection: We begin the process of selecting and matching the right Live-in Care Assistant for you and your family to review for an introductory meeting.  

  8. Monitoring and Review: We will carefully monitor your care, which will be regularly reviewed, including visits to your home to ensure it continues to meet your needs.  

Cost of Live-in Care

The cost of the Live-in Care arrangements will depend on the level of need and the duration of care. If more than one person needs care, we would recommend Couples Care and taking this into account, tailor our service. 

Our experienced Team can offer advice and support in understanding all care costs and funding options available. We can also provide an outline of charges involved and are only too happy to help and discuss the care costs in relation to the level of care required. 

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Live-in Care Trial

Why not give Live-in Care a try without a long-term commitment. Home Helpers Care offers a Live-in Care Trial on a short-term basis. This flexible Service allows you to have the option of just a few weeks of Care enjoying the comforts of your own home, instead of going into a Care Home for Respite. Please call us for further details or Book a Free Care Assessment.