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Live-in Care in New Forest
Relationship-led and supportive Live-in Care in New Forest from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The New Forest Live-in Care team, here to help every step of the way
Dementia and other age-related conditions affect a significant portion of New Forest’s elderly community. With over 20 years of experience, Home Instead New Forest provides compassionate, personalised live-in care designed to address these needs, from dementia support to help with mobility and daily tasks. Our highly trained team, rated “Good” by the CQC, works closely with families to deliver quality care that fosters independence while maintaining a familiar environment. By providing reliable in-home care, we help clients stay comfortably and confidently in the place they know and love.
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Get in touch Why Live-in Care may be right for you
Live-in care provides New Forest seniors with the personalised support they need to thrive at home. Unlike residential care, this service allows for one-on-one attention, customised routines, and a high level of companionship—all in the comfort of home. Home Instead’s local team excels in tailoring care plans to fit evolving needs, from managing medications to offering hands-on support with daily tasks. Our familiarity with the area ensures that clients remain active in the community, with outings to nearby parks and events that foster connection and joy.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Huge thanks to everyone at Home Instead Lymington for their professional and supportive assistance in providing care for my father.
We needed and received, gentle handholding into the unknown world of care, the team could not have been any more helpful, supportive, professional and caring had they tried.
They introduced the care team to my father over a two-week period in a very sympathetic manner, he was always comfortable and happy in their presence.
It would be fair to say that the care extended to supporting the family during a very difficult time.
The team created a warm, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere through their professionalism and always had the best interests of every member of the family at heart.
Fabulous service!
T (Son of Client)
Welcome and reliable.
Ann M (Client)
Outstanding service.
Very proactive. Carers take on board all needs, extremely kind and patient.
Sally R (Daughter-in-law of Client)
My darling husband died last November 23rd at the age of 82 with Parkinson’s dementia. For the past few years, he had been looked after by a great team from Home Instead (New Forest).
This included personal care and companionship. This company employ high calibre of staff and consequently derive great care.
J H (Wife of Client)
Thank you Home Instead (New Forest) for all of your help in supporting me with my recovery. The whole experience I received felt very personal and I felt my opinions were always listened to and taken into account. Your carers were lovely and I will miss them all.
Penny B (Client)
Tailored Live-in Care in New Forest
Home Instead New Forest’s live-in care service addresses the challenges faced by elderly residents and their families. Our Care Professionals assist with tasks such as medication management, personal care, and mobility support, making sure clients enjoy a safe, structured day-to-day routine. We also encourage community involvement: for instance, Mary, one of our team members, accompanies Mr. Taylor on weekly trips to Lyndhurst for his morning coffee—a routine he treasures for maintaining his social ties. Our service bridges care with community, promoting active, fulfilling lifestyles.
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Get in touch Trusted Live-in Care from experienced home care professionals in New Forest
Our dedicated Home Instead New Forest team is driven by a commitment to deliver exceptional care for the elderly in our community. Each Care Professional is trained in dementia care and regularly updates their skills to meet the highest standards. Their deep compassion and understanding help clients feel safe and respected, and many of our team members have over a decade of experience in live-in care. The heartfelt motivation behind our work is reflected in the relationships we form and the positive outcomes we achieve together with families.
Additional support and activities in New Forest
Home Instead New Forest is proud to support local initiatives, including dementia awareness talks and senior-friendly events in the community. We also partner with the New Forest Memory Café, where those affected by dementia can engage in supportive, social activities. Our team actively participates in local Care Professional support groups and offers resources for families navigating elderly care options. For more information on community resources, visit the New Forest Dementia Action Group and local council websites for helpful guides and event updates.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the New Forest team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Totton, New Milton, Lymington, Hythe, Marchwood, Barton on Sea, Milford on Sea, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Beaulieu,
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
SO41 8, BH25 5, SO42 7, SO41 0, SO45 1, SO45 4, SO45 2, BH23 8, SO41 5, SO40 8, BH24 4, SO40 2, SO40 3, SO43 7, SO41 9, SO41 3, SO41 6, SO40 7, BH25 6, SO40 9, SO45 3, SO45 6, SO45 5, BH25 7, SO40 4
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead New Forest a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead New Forest is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - What local support is available?
Ensuring reliable live-in care means having robust support ready to handle any changes or emergencies. It’s important to ask how a provider manages carers schedules, especially if adjustments are needed or if a carer is unavailable.
At Home Instead we maintain a comprehensive local team that coordinates alternative arrangements in situations such as if the Care Professional is ill, without disrupting care continuity – ensuring your loved one always receives the attention they need.
- Are your carers employed or are they self-employed?
There are broadly two types of live-in care providers: self-employed carers and professional care companies. Self-employed carers typically offer flexibility and may cost less, but they often lack regulation, comprehensive training, and insurance, which can impact the quality and reliability of care.
Professional care companies, like Home Instead, directly employ Care Professionals who are rigorously trained and fully background-checked and insured. These employees are covered under the company’s policies, including national insurance and payroll, ensuring a secure, and high-standard care environment.
- What qualifications do your carers have?
Training and qualifications are vital in ensuring live-in carers deliver high-quality care. It’s a good idea to ask about the providers training levels and certifications.
Home Instead’s Care Professionals receive comprehensive training in areas such as mobility support, dementia and Parkinson’s care, catheter management, and end of life support. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures they are well-prepared to provide compassionate and effective care across various scenarios.
- How do you match caregivers with clients?
Compatibility between a live-in carer and client can greatly influence the quality of care. It’s beneficial to enquire about the matching process and how a provider ensures that the caregiver’s personality and skills align with the client’s needs and preferences.
At Home Instead, we carefully, match clients with one or more Care Professionals based on shared interests and care requirements to foster a comfortable and supportive relationship.
- How does your service ensure care continuity during emergencies or caregiver changes?
Continuity of care is essential, especially in emergencies or when regular live-in carers are unavailable. Ask your care provider how they handle such situations.
Home Instead has protocols in place to ensure that care continues seamlessly, with trained Care Professionals ready to step on so that your loved one’s needs are always met without interruption.
- What is live-in care?
Live-in care means a trained, professional carer will live with you in your home in order to provide the care you need on a regular basis, and support your specific needs. This is often a preferable alternative to a care home or nursing home, and it allows older people to remain living in their own home alongside a constant companion who can assist with things like personal care, specialist medical care, cooking, housework, and more.
Discover More - How much does live-in care cost?
Every live-in care package is unique to the individual client, so the best way to gauge how much this will cost you is to get in touch to discuss your loved ones needs. As a rough guide to cost, live-in care through an agency often ranges from around £1,350 to £2,000 per week in the UK, depending on their needs and other factors mentioned in our guide on cost linked below.
Discover More - How many hours does the Care Professional work?
Live-in care is not the same as 24-hour care. A Care Professional will typically work an 8 to 10 hour day. Those hours will be discussed in your initial assessment and tailored to suit the needs of the person receiving care. A live-in Care Professional is of course on hand in case of emergencies, but it is not generally expected that they will provide ongoing night care. The Care Professional also needs to have breaks throughout the day, and other Care Professionals may visit the home if a wrap-around care service is offered, giving the main care provider their needed breaks without any interruption in support.
- What will a live-in Care Professional require?
A live-in Care Professional must have their own bedroom for personal space. It is also typically expected that the home has an internet connection. Arrangements for food will be discussed in your consultation, but the Care Professional typically receives a weekly food allowance to purchase food for themselves. Live-in Care Professionals may cook and eat with their clients, or they may decide to do this separately, depending on the dietary requirements and personal preferences of everyone involved.
- What are the benefits of live-in care at home?
Live-in care at home empowers the elderly to maintain their independence, dignity, and a sense of control over their lives, while still receiving dedicated, comprehensive support. By far the main benefit is that live-in care allows care recipients to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, which can significantly enhance emotional well-being and quality of life. This form of care is highly personalised, adapting to the specific needs and routines of the individual, ensuring tailored support for daily activities, medication management, mobility assistance, and more. The one-on-one nature of live-in care fosters a strong bond between the Care Professional and care recipient, providing companionship and reducing feelings of isolation. Staying at home eliminates the disruption and stress often associated with moving to a care facility, and even 24 hour live-in home care can also be considerably more cost-effective than residential care options, as it avoids facility fees which can often be extremely steep.
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Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the New Forest team. If you would like more information about our high quality Live-in Care service, please call us on 01590 637 250, or fill out the form below.
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