What Is Live In Care?

How Does Live-In Care Work?

With live-in care, a carer moves into the individual’s home, providing round-the-clock support tailored to their daily needs. This includes help with personal care, mobility, medication, meals, household tasks, and companionship. It is an ideal alternative to care homes, especially for people living with complex conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s or recovering post-surgery.

Benefits of Live-In Home Care

• One-to-one attention: A dedicated carer focused solely on you or your loved one.
• Independence preserved: Stay in your own home, follow your usual routines.
• Companionship: A live-in carer offers conversation and emotional support, reducing loneliness.
• Custom care plans: Every detail is tailored around the individual’s preferences and medical requirements.
• Peace of mind for families: Regular updates and continuity of care provide reassurance.

How Kent Home Care Does Live-In Care Differently

While national agencies provide live-in care on a large scale, Kent Home Care specialises in localised, person-centred support across the Kent region. Our approach blends professional expertise with a community-first mindset.

• Local Focus: We know Kent. Our carers and care managers live and work in the area, ensuring a familiar, friendly presence.
• Rapid Response: Start care within 24 hours of your free assessment — ideal for emergency or hospital discharge cases.
• Consistent Carers: We avoid the constant rota changes of national providers. You get familiar faces and real continuity.
• Transparent Pricing: No agency commissions or unexpected fees. What you see is what you pay.
• Smaller Client Ratios: Every client has a named Care Manager with a small caseload, enabling regular check-ins and responsiveness.

Is Live-In Care Right for You or Your Loved One?

Live-in care is suitable for older adults, individuals with chronic illnesses, or anyone who needs support to remain safely at home. It can be a short-term arrangement following hospital discharge, or a long-term alternative to residential care.

Our team will carry out a free, no-obligation care assessment to design a support plan just for you.

Why Kent Residents Prefer Our Live-In Care

“The Kent Home Care team made everything easier after Mum came home from hospital. Her carer lives in, cooks, chats and truly cares. She feels safe and happy again.”

Speak With a Local Live-In Care Expert

Call 01227 788 700 or book your free consultation today. Let’s discuss how our Kent-based live-in care can support your family — whether for dementia care, recovery or full-time companionship.

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