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Live-In Care

Round-the-clock support from a carer living in the home

Live-In Care

For higher-level or continuous needs, live-in care offers an alternative to residential care that many families and clients strongly prefer — remaining in a familiar home, with familiar belongings, routines, and often a much-loved pet, rather than moving into a care home.

A live-in carer becomes a consistent, trusted presence — not just for physical care, but for company throughout the day. Because the relationship is so close and continuous, personality and companionship fit matter even more here than in shorter visits, which is exactly what our matching is built to weigh properly.

What's included

  • A carer residing full-time in the home
  • Continuous personal care, companionship and daily support
  • Meal preparation, light housekeeping and daily routine management
  • Regular scheduled breaks and time off for the carer, planned in advance
  • Weekly rate pricing, agreed transparently upfront
  • Ongoing family visibility through your Empatha dashboard

Who it's ideal for

  • Higher-level care needs where visiting care isn't sufficient
  • Families wanting to avoid a move into residential care
  • Couples wanting to remain living together at home
  • Anyone who values continuity and a single, consistent carer above all else
Questions

Live-In Care — frequently asked

Yes — live-in arrangements include planned breaks and time off, agreed and scheduled in advance so cover is never a surprise.
Live-in carers set a weekly rate, shown transparently on their profile before you book — see our pricing page for how payments work.
Yes — many families and carers agree a short trial period first to confirm the fit before committing longer-term.

Ready to arrange Live-In Care?

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