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Live In Care with Home Instead Charnwood

Experience 24/7 Compassionate and Personalised Live-In Care for You or Your Loved Ones

Your Loved One’s Comfort, Safety, and Independence—All at Home

At Home Instead Charnwood, we believe that home is where the heart is, and that’s why our live-in care service is designed to provide personalised, compassionate support in the comfort and familiarity of your loved one’s own home. With our dedicated Care Professionals, your loved one can maintain their independence, routine, and cherished surroundings, while receiving the highest standard of care.

What is Live-In Care?

Live-in care means that a carefully matched, fully trained Care Professional resides with your loved one, providing 24-hour support tailored to their needs. Whether it’s assistance with daily activities, companionship, or specialised care for conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson’s,Cancer or End of life our live-in caregivers ensure your loved one’s well-being and peace of mind.

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Why Choose Live-In Care?

  • Personalised Care: A dedicated care professional focuses solely on your loved one’s needs, providing individualised attention that respects their routine and preferences.
  • Maintaining Independence: Clients can stay in their own home, surrounded by familiar possessions, pets and memories.
  • One-to-One Care: Unlike residential care, live-in care provides the comfort of a one-on-one relationship with a Care Professional who is specifically matched to the client’s personality and needs.

Is Live-In Care What You’re Looking For?

When considering care options for you or your loved one, it’s important to choose the level of support that best suits their needs and lifestyle. Here’s a quick overview of the alternatives:

Day Care: This option is to receive support throughout the day, helping with daily living activities whilst also allowing time for personal space and independence. It’s ideal if your loved one needs on-and-off support during the day.

Overnight Care: For those who need reassurance and assistance at night but don’t require a full-time caregiver, our overnight care offers peace of mind. A Care Professional will be on hand to help with nighttime needs, ensuring comfort and safety without the expense of 24/7 care. We offer both sleeping nights, which is ideal for those who do not need care during the night, but who are uncomfortable being alone and want the reassurance of knowing there is someone nearby should they need help. and waking nights, is ideal for those who wake frequently throughout the night needing care and support, such as assistance to the bathroom, personal or continence care, regular repositioning especially after an accident or injury, medication administration, or help orientating to the time of day in order to return to sleep.

Respite Care: This service is perfect for family caregivers in need of a temporary break. We provide professional care for your loved one, allowing you to take time for yourself, whether it’s for a few hours, a weekend, or a longer period.

If these aspects of personalised support—day care, overnight care, and respite care—are what your loved one needs, then Live-In Care might be the perfect solution. It combines the benefits of all these services with the added comfort of having a dedicated, locally based Care Professional who is always there to provide continuous, personalised support.

Three people seated on a couch and a chair, having a conversation, with a painting of flowers on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

Why Choose Live-In Care?

  • Personalised Care: A dedicated Care Professional focuses solely on your loved one’s needs, providing individualised attention that respects their routine and preferences.
  • Maintaining Independence: Clients can stay in their own home, surrounded by familiar possessions, pets and memories.
  • One-to-One Care: Unlike residential care, live-in care provides the comfort of a one-on-one relationship with a Care Professional who is specifically matched to the client’s personality and needs.
A caregiver helps an elderly woman out of bed in a room with brick walls and modern lamps. - Home Instead

Why choose Home Instead Charnwood for Live in Care?

Locally Managed Care with a Personal Touch

Our live-in care service is locally managed by the Charnwood office, ensuring consistent oversight. Our Care Professionals are trained, employed, and managed by us, meaning we handle everything—from background checks to ensuring ongoing training.

  • Matched Care Professionals: We carefully match Care Professionals to your loved one’s preferences and personality, ensuring consistency with familiar faces.
  • Senior Support 24/7: In addition to live-in care, we provide 24-hour management support. There’s always someone available to speak to, ensuring your loved one’s care is always monitored and supported.
  • Sparkling Clean Homes: Our Care Professionals keep your home clean and tidy, going above and beyond to meet Home Instead’s high standards, with regular cleaning, dusting, and plant care.
  • Pet Inclusive: We welcome pets as part of the family, ensuring that Care Professionals support not only your loved one’s needs but also the needs of their furry friends.
  • Daily Activities: From mind-stimulating puzzles to personalized conversation topics, we keep your loved one engaged with activities that bring joy and companionship.
  • Home-Cooked Meals: We create a personalized weekly meal planner, ensuring your loved one enjoys home-cooked meals just as they like them, with flexibility to dine out at favourite local restaurants.
  • Award-Winning Services:
    • Best Dementia Friendly Business 2024
    • Registered Manager of the Year 2020 (GBCA)
    • 5 STAR Employer Award 2022
    • Best Employer in Care (Great British Care Awards, October 2022)
    • Rated 9.8 on Homecare
Three people sitting on a blue couch, smiling and looking at a photo album with two mugs on a small table in front. - Home Instead

The Importance of Local Care

Being local isn’t just about proximity; it’s about connection and understanding. Our Care Professionals are not strangers—they are part of the community. They know the local history, the stories, and the places that hold special meaning. This local knowledge allows them to engage your loved one in conversations that spark joy and nostalgia, making care a deeply personal and enriching experience. Here are some more ways that local management and Care Professionals are important:

  • Familiarity with the Community: A local Care Professional knows the area well, including the best routes, local services, and community resources. This familiarity can make daily activities easier and more efficient, such as running errands or attending appointments.
  • Cultural Understanding: A local caregiver is more likely to understand the cultural norms, traditions, and values of the community and their client, leading to more personalised and respectful care.
  • Quick Response Times: Being close by means the office team and Care Professional can respond quickly in case of emergencies or sudden needs, providing peace of mind to both the care recipient and their family.
  • Strong Local Support Network: Local Care Professionals often have established relationships with local healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other essential services, ensuring better coordination and continuity of care.
  • Enhanced Connection: Sharing a common background or community with the care recipient can foster a stronger bond and trust, leading to more effective and compassionate care.

With Home Instead Charnwood, you can trust that your loved one is in the hands of someone who truly understands and cares for them, right here in the community they call home.

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How to Arrange Live-In Care?

Arranging live-in care with Home Instead Charnwood is simple. Start by giving us a call at 0116 216 5306. We’ll schedule a one-on-one initial discussion and needs assessment. Based on this, we’ll match your loved one with the two best Care Professional’s, who will act as the primary carers and switch on and off on a 2-week rota. We also handle all arrangements for continuous cover, ensuring that care remains uninterrupted even in the case of Care Professional illness or holiday breaks

Three people sit at a table in an office, reviewing documents. A vase of purple tulips is on the table. - Home Instead

In summary, live-in care with Home Instead offers a compassionate, personalised approach to support that ensures your loved one receives the attention and comfort they deserve in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Our dedicated Care Professionals provide around-the-clock care tailored to individual needs, combining expert skills with genuine local knowledge. For more information or to discuss how we can assist you, please reach out to our friendly team. We are here to provide the support you need and answer any questions you may have.