Everything you need to know about live-in care—from matching to moving in.
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What is Live-In Care?
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Is Live-In Care Right for You?
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The Perfect Match: Our Selection Process
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Life at Home: What to Expect
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Costs and Funding
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Managing Relief and Time Off
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Your First Week
1. What is Live-In Care?
Live-in care is a dedicated support service where a trained carer moves into your home to provide 24/7 assistance. Unlike residential care homes where you move into their environment, live-in care keeps you exactly where you want to be—at home—while providing round-the-clock support.
Live-In Care Includes:
24/7 personal care and support
Medication management and health monitoring
Domestic help and meal preparation
Companionship and emotional support
Specialist support for dementia, physical disabilities, or complex needs
Liaison with healthcare providers and family
2. Is Live-In Care Right for You?
Live-in care works best for people who:
Want to remain in their own home but need comprehensive support
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Have complex care needs or multiple health conditions
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Have dementia or cognitive decline requiring consistency
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Need round-the-clock support but value independence and familiarity
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Want to avoid the institutional environment of a care home
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Have space for a live-in carer (a private bedroom and personal space)
💡 Consider this: If you need occasional support for a few hours a week, hourly home care might be more suitable. Live-in care is typically recommended for those needing substantial daily support.
3. The Perfect Match: Our Selection Process
At Cotswold Community Care, we believe the relationship between you and your carer is everything. We don't just send "a carer"—we carefully match personality, experience, and lifestyle.
Our Matching Process:
Your Needs Assessment: We meet you at home to understand your health, lifestyle, and preferences
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Carer Selection: We identify and carefully select carers with the right skills and personality
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Ongoing Support: We remain available to make adjustments if needed
What We Look For: We consider hobbies, lifestyle, communication style, experience with your specific needs, and whether they're a personality match for your household.
4. Life at Home: What to Expect
Your Carer's Role
Your live-in carer provides comprehensive support across three areas:
Clinical & Personal Care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, hoist transfers (if needed), medication management, wound care, and any health-related support.
Domestic & Practical Support
Meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, garden maintenance, and managing household tasks so your home stays comfortable.
Emotional & Social Support
Companionship, outings to the garden center or local attractions, assistance with hobbies, and being a familiar, trusted presence in your daily life.
Your Carer's Space
Your live-in carer needs:
A private bedroom
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Access to bathroom facilities
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Space for personal belongings
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Usually, some privacy during off-duty time
Many families invite their carer to share meals; others prefer separate meal arrangements. This is entirely your choice and can be discussed during the matching process.
5. Costs and Funding
Average Live-In Care Costs (2026)
Standard Care: £1,600–£1,800 per week
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Specialist Care (dementia, complex needs): £1,800–£2,200 per week
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Care for a Couple: £2,000–£2,400 per week
This typically includes all care, domestic support, and basic living expenses. It does NOT include personal items, outings, or specialist equipment.
Funding Options
Self-Funded: Pay privately for flexibility and choice
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Local Authority Funding: Warwickshire County Council may contribute if you meet their criteria
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Mixed Funding: Combination of council support and private payment
6. Managing Relief and Time Off
Your live-in carer will need regular breaks. This is crucial for their wellbeing and ensuring quality care.
How Relief Care Works:
We manage everything. A relief carer steps in seamlessly. Your primary carer takes their well-deserved break, returns refreshed, and there's zero disruption to your care routine.
7. Your First Week
The first week is about settling in and building confidence. Here's what typically happens:
Day 1: Your carer arrives and settles into their room. You spend time together, discussing routines, preferences, and any questions.
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Days 2–3: Together, you establish morning and evening routines. Your carer learns your preferences, medication schedule, and household systems.
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Days 4–7: Routines become familiar. Your carer may start taking on more independent tasks while you remain involved.
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Ongoing: We check in regularly to ensure everything is working well and address any adjustments needed.
Contact Us Today
3/4 Granville Court, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4PP
© 2026 Cotswold Community Care. This guide is for informational purposes.