Live-in Care

Enjoy peace of mind with expert 24/7 care in your own home.

What is live-in care?

Live-in Care offers people who need full-time support the unique ability to continue living independently in their own home with an expert care professional always on hand to help when needed.

We arrange for a carefully matched professional carer to come and live-in with you in your home, providing one-to-one personal care, social companionship and emotional support tailored to your exact care needs.

What makes live-in care the best care solution?

Live-in home care is the most comprehensive and reassuring care solution because it offers individuals the benefit of staying in their own home, surrounded by familiar comforts, memories, and routines while receiving round-the-clock, one-to-one support tailored entirely to their needs.

Live-in care removes the stress of moving into residential care and allows you to keep your freedom, your hobbies, your pets, garden, and friends and neighbours, and live your life on your terms.

We understand what it is like to have 24-hour live-in care, many within the Christies Team have arranged and used our live-in carers for our own relations. Our chairman’s mother and mother-in-law both had Christies carers until the end of their lives.

We’re here to make life better. Find out how we can support you.

Bringing the right carer into your home

We ensure that the carers by your side are thoroughly vetted, highly trained, and carefully matched to suit your lifestyle and needs.

Find out more about how we select, train and match our exceptional carers.

Outstanding rated homecare you can trust

Our live-in care service has been twice rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), placing Christies Care in the top 4% of all care providers in England.

Meet the Christies Care Team, who ensure our top-quality standards and will support you every step of the way.

What type of live-in care is best for you?

Our Live-in Care Services are offered as Fully Managed or Introductory Care based on regulations and the complexity of your care needs. Below is a breakdown of the differences between the two packages.

Introductory Live-in Care

We provide a Christies Carer. Family, guardians or Power of Attorney manage and delegate the care needed to our self-employed carers.

We provide you with carers trained on our Princess Royal Award-winning training course.

24/7 Support. Christies Care makes sure that you are never without a carer.​

You pay us, we pay your carer’s weekly wages. (You will need to pay your carers who are responsible for their tax/NI).

Carers permitted to administer medication, controlled drugs and make use of hoists.

Access to the Birdie app where you can view care notes and medication logs.

PPE (gloves and aprons) are provided and included within the care fee.

Regular, in-depth reviews to explore possible improvements.

Fully Managed Live-in Care

Registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission, we take full responsibility for all care needs as well as the carer.

We provide you with carers trained on our Princess Royal Award-winning training course.

24/7 Support. Christies Care makes sure that you are never without a carer.​

You pay us, we pay your carer’s weekly wages.

Carers permitted to administer medication, controlled drugs and make use of hoists.

Access to the Birdie app where you can view care notes and medication logs.

PPE (gloves and aprons) are provided and included within the care fee.

Regular, in-depth reviews to explore possible improvements.

What do live-in carers do?

Our live-in carers provide a full range of care services so you can continue to live independently in your own home, including:

Helping you with your life

Housekeeping
and cooking

Personal care

CQC Rated Outstanding live-in care near you.

We provide home care in all regions of England including:

Looking for part-time support? Discover our Hourly Visiting Care Services available in Suffolk, Essex & Jersey.

Getting Started is Simple

From first contact to the relief of having one of our carers provide outstanding care. We will be there to support you every step of the way.

STEP ONE

Speak to one of our care experts

Our friendly team will work with you to understand your exact care needs and the best options to suit you.

STEP TWO

We organise everything

We will arrange a carefully selected carer to assist you at home. Our carers are available to start immediately if needed.

STEP THREE

Get Started

Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have the best carers in place and the full Christies team available to you whenever you may need us.

FAQs

Live-in care means a fully trained carer lives with you in your home, providing one-to-one support whenever you need it. It’s a flexible and personalised alternative to moving into a care home, allowing you to stay in the place you know and love, with support that fits around your lifestyle and routines.
We provide live-in care across the whole of England and Jersey.
Live-in care allows you to stay in your own home, maybe even the family home filled with memories, comfort, and the things that matter most to you. You don’t have to adjust to someone else’s routine or environment; instead, your carer fits into your way of life, offering support that’s tailored just for you. You can keep your pets, stay close to your community, have your friends and family visit you whenever you want, and enjoy familiar surroundings with one-to-one care whenever you need it. It’s a reassuring mix of independence, comfort, and peace of mind, all in the place you call home.
All our live-in carers go through a thorough selection process, including enhanced background checks and in-depth interviews. Once selected, they complete our award-winning, in-person training programme at our headquarters. Training covers everything from personal care and medication to safeguarding, moving & handling, dementia care and more, so you can feel confident you’re in safe, capable hands. Our carers are friendly, respectful and reliable, and to prove this, only 1% of applicants successfully make it through our training.
Our Live-in Care is all about providing you the right support you need. Live-in care covers a wide range of support to help you live independently and comfortably, this includes (but not limited to): personal care (washing, dressing, medication), help with meals, housekeeping, laundry, pet care, companionship and supporting your social life, attending appointments, shopping, running errands, physio support, and even small day-to-day tasks. We’re here to help with your life, in the way that works best for you.
We understand how important it is to feel in control of your own life. Your carer is there to support you and not take over. They’ll always be respectful of your space, your routines, and the way you like things done. Whether you want a quiet day to yourself or a bit of help getting out and about, your carer will follow your lead. It’s all about giving you the right support while helping you stay independent in your own home.
The cost of live-in care depends on the level of support you need. Fully managed, full-time live-in care with Christies Care typically costs between £1,600 and £1900 per week. A large part of that cost goes directly to our carers, and that’s something we’re proud of. Great care starts with great people. By paying our carers fairly, we attract and keep those who are truly committed to making a difference. They stay longer, build real relationships with our clients, and provide the high quality care you deserve. When comparing care providers, we always recommend checking CQC ratings and asking how carers are supported and paid. Quality care is personal, and it begins with valuing the people who deliver it. Every situation is different, and our friendly team is always happy to talk you through what’s included, how it works, and any funding or financial support that may be available to you.