The Comfort of Home: Why Live-In Care Could Be the Perfect Choice for Your Loved Ones

As our loved one’s age, ensuring they receive the right care can be a challenging and emotional decision. Many older people wish to remain in their own homes, surrounded by cherished memories and familiar comforts. Live-in care offers a compassionate and practical alternative to residential care, providing dedicated, round-the-clock support while enabling individuals to maintain their independence in a place they love.

At Right at Home Reigate and Crawley, we have seen firsthand how live-in care transforms lives—offering reassurance, companionship, and the highest quality support tailored to each person’s needs.

What is Live-In Care?

Live-in care involves a professional carer living with the client in their home to provide personalised, one-to-one support. This allows individuals to avoid moving into a care home and stay in their familiar surroundings while receiving the assistance they need. Live-in care can include:

✔ Personal care and mobility support – Assistance with dressing, washing, and moving safely around the home.✔ Medication management and health monitoring – Ensuring medication is taken correctly and providing reassurance for medical conditions.
✔ Household support – Cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and helping with everyday tasks.
✔ Companionship and emotional support – Reducing feelings of loneliness and offering friendly conversation.
✔ Help with outings and hospital visits – Supporting clients to stay connected with their community.

Unlike a care home, live-in care is completely tailored to the individual’s lifestyle and preferences. It allows people to maintain routines, social connections, and even the companionship of pets, while reducing stress and anxiety.

A Heart-Warming Story: How Live-In Care Helped this lovely couple

At Right at Home Reigate and Crawley, we recently supported Mr and Mrs G, who faced a difficult period in their lives.

Mrs G was living with Alzheimer’s, and when her husband was unexpectedly admitted to hospital, she needed additional support. At first, we provided visiting care, assisting with meals, household tasks, and accompanying her on visits to see Mr G at the hospital.

When Mr G was discharged, the couple required full-time care at home, so we introduced a live-in carer. Although Mrs G initially struggled with the change and at times refused engagement. Our team understood the needs and found a more suitable live in caregiver who was friendly, patient and respectful of her personal space. Live in Care’s gentle and friendly presence enabled the adjustment which helped her well-being improving significantly.

With consistent, high-quality support, Mr G also received the assistance he needed, allowing the couple to continue living together in the home they loved. Both their family and healthcare professionals praised the exceptional care and stability provided.

A Heartfelt Testimonial from a Grateful Family

"Nearly two years ago, my family needed urgent care when my mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and my stepfather was hospitalised. Right at Home provided immediate and flexible support, adapting to our evolving needs—from part-time care for one parent to full-time, in-home care for both. They assisted with hospital visits and increasing care demands as health conditions changed.

"We found the company to be quite flexible in addressing our needs, which often evolved quickly, and the personnel provided have always been top-notch in the care they provide."

When is the Right Time to Move from Domiciliary Care to Live-In Care?

Many of our clients start with hourly home care before transitioning to 24-hour live-in care. This change is often made when:

🏡 Concerns at night time – If presence of another person ensuring safety is required at night and daily support exceeds five hours, live-in care can be more cost-effective than multiple care visits.

🛑 Safety concerns increase – If your loved one is at risk of falls, wandering, or medical emergencies, it’s reassuring to have someone living with the client 24/7.

⏳ Hourly care is difficult to plan – When support is needed at unpredictable times, live-in care offers continuous assistance, ensuring your loved one always has help when they need it.

As care needs evolve, live-in care provides the flexibility to adapt, offering consistent support and peace of mind for families.

Is Live-In Care Right for Your Loved One? Let’s Talk.

At Right at Home Reigate and Crawley, we understand that choosing care for a loved one is a deeply personal decision. Our caring and professional team is here to provide guidance and support.

Whether you need short-term respite care or long-term live-in care, we are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care to help your loved one thrive at home.

Call us on 01737 906012
Email us at reigatecrawley@rightathome.co.uk

Let’s ensure your loved one receives the comfort, care, and companionship they deserve—all from the place they call home.