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Live-in Care in Reading
Relationship-led and supportive Live-in Care in Reading from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Reading Live-in Care team, here to help every step of the way
Home Instead Reading provides live-in care tailored to the local community, where over 6,000 elderly residents benefit from personalised in-home support. Our team is fully qualified and highly experienced, with over 20 years of collective experience and a Good CQC rating. We’re skilled in assisting those with dementia and mobility issues, ensuring safety, dignity, and familiarity in their daily routines. Our live-in care service brings support directly into clients’ homes, offering comfort and companionship around the clock, helping them stay connected to the Reading community and live as independently as possible.
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Get in touch Why Live-in Care may be right for you
Live-in home care offers seniors in Reading the ideal option for receiving continuous, reliable support without leaving the comfort of home. Our trained Care Professinals offer compassionate assistance with daily activities, whether that’s personal care, meal preparation, or companionship. Home Instead Reading’s local expertise means we understand the unique needs of our community, including the importance of personalised support for clients with dementia. By choosing live-in care, seniors enjoy a familiar, secure environment with professional support, allowing them to maintain independence and stay close to family and friends.
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.
Home Instead provided a very caring and professional service for my mother for several years and with their support, she was able to live independently at home. The communications with the office were always helpful and supportive. They communicated any concerns with helpful advice, including, for example, photos of bruising/bites/areas of concern which I was able to forward to the GP. The caregivers were very helpful and friendly. They were efficient in their duties and made time to chat with Mum, do the crossword together etc. Which she really appreciated. Mum went to the hospital due to a fall, and during her recuperation Home Instead came out to her assess her and devised a plan to get her home more quickly and care for her at home, as was her wish.
PT – Client’s Son
Human resources is very good at matching the carers to the patient. My carer it meticulous and patient and I could not wish for a better.
MH - Client
I’ve been absolutely delighted with the care my mother has received over the last year. Both the office staff and caregivers are always professional, supportive and caring. When my mother recently had to be hospitalised, they were so efficient and liaised with all the medical professionals, helping to reduce everyone’s stress levels. A fantastic caregiver was there to support my mother and me, on her return from hospital – we could not have managed without her. All the caregivers are caring and supportive companions to my mother on a daily basis – she looks forward to their visits and chats.
SD – Client’s Daughter
I cannot recommend Home Instead (Reading) enough. So much so that I have passed their details onto friends who are in need of a good, care providing company on numerous occasions. They are reliable, courteous and professional and always have not only my father’s best interests at heart but that of the whole family.
WH - Client's Son
Everyone I have spoken to has been polite, friendly and helpful. My mother really likes her carers and it has been enormously helpful to me to have someone else looking out for her and helping her. She seems much happier since your staff have been visiting.
HL – Client’s Daughter
Tailored Live-in Care in Reading
Our live-in care service provides practical solutions for Reading’s seniors, whether it’s medication management, mobility assistance, or support with health appointments. With live-in care, a client’s tailored plan might include daily trips to nearby GP practices, such as Tilehurst Surgery, or outings to familiar spots like Christchurch Meadows for light exercise. Familiarity is essential, especially for those with dementia. Our Care Professinal Sue, for instance, enjoys accompanying her client George to his favourite café weekly, preserving his connections to friends and places that hold fond memories. This routine helps clients feel engaged, valued, and part of the community.
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Get in touch Trusted Live-in Care from experienced home care professionals in Reading
Our team at Home Instead Reading is dedicated to excellence in live-in care, bringing specialised training and a genuine passion for supporting local seniors. Each Care Professinal completes rigorous training, from dementia care to emergency response, ensuring high-quality, compassionate support. What drives us is the reward of seeing clients thrive in their own homes, knowing we play a role in enhancing their independence and comfort. Our Care Professinals often form close bonds with clients, sharing meaningful experiences that make each day brighter. Their commitment shines through in every service we provide, reflecting our pride in serving the Reading community.
Additional support and activities in Reading
Home Instead Reading actively supports local initiatives that benefit seniors, hosting dementia-friendly events and sponsoring Reading’s monthly memory café. These gatherings offer a space for families to connect, share experiences, and learn about managing dementia. We also recommend local groups such as Age UK Berkshire’s befriending services, which provide companionship for elderly residents. Reading Library’s book delivery service is another excellent resource, ensuring housebound seniors can enjoy regular reading material. By linking our clients to these local resources, we extend our care beyond the home, fostering a well-connected, supportive community.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Reading team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Southcote, Calcot, Caversham, Earley, Lower Earley, Reading, Purley on Thames, Pangbourne, Woodley,Tilehurst
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
RG6 6, RG31 5, RG31 6, RG6 1, RG30 4, RG2 0, RG1 8, RG6 3, RG31 4, RG5 3, RG30 6, RG6 5, RG1 4, RG30 1, RG4 7, RG4 5, RG8 7, RG30 2, RG8 9, RG2 9, RG6 4, RG31 7, RG6 7, RG2 8, RG1 5, RG1 2, RG1 6, RG1 3, RG4 8, RG2 7, RG8 8, RG30 3, RG1 1, RG2 6, RG1 7
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Reading a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Reading 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 Reading team. If you would like more information about our high quality Live-in Care service, please call us on 0118 909 9108, or fill out the form below.
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