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Live-in Care in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge
Relationship-led and supportive Live-in Care in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge Live-in Care team, here to help every step of the way
If daily Home Care, for you or your loved one, is no longer offering enough support the next step does not necessarily mean moving to a residential care home. Whilst there are many excellent residential care homes in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and surrounding areas, moving home is always a big decision and moving to a residential care home is no different. Having live-In care allows our clients to stay in their own home where they can continue to enjoy their own garden, sleep in their own bed and not lose touch with neighbours. We have dedicated, highly experienced Care Professional’s that live with our clients and help reduce the load of coping alone so staying in your own home remains possible for longer.
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Get in touch Why Live-in Care may be right for you
Just as our daily Care Pros are able to support with a wide range of tasks, so too are our Live-In Care Pros, support is not just for personal care but extends to preparing meals, running errands, household chores, ensuring medication is taken on time, going out, support with mobility and physio exercises or looking after pets. Our Live-In carers are supported by the office team in Tunbridge Wells where our Registered Care Manager and Field Care Supervisor are based. Any concerns or changes to our clients’ needs are addressed and their care reviewed to ensure that we are providing the best care and support.
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.
We could not have found a better care agency than Home Instead. The management team are very proactive and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they go out of their way to make sure that my mum is always happy and well looked after. We have been extremely impressed by the standard of all the carers my mum has come into contact with and especially welcome the fact that she is always looked after by the same team of people, so has been able to build up a good relationship with them all. And of great importance to us all, is the peace of mind we have knowing that whatever might happen, we have full confidence that the carers will be able to deal with it and at the same time will keep us fully informed. The staff at Home Instead have almost become part of the family and what more could I have wished for my mum!
Daughter of Client
Mum (and the rest of us!) do very much appreciate all the people who are and who have been looking after mum – very much enjoyed by mum and appreciated.
Daughter of client
Everyone who comes in are so kind and helpful and look after me really well. Thank you to all.
Client
We are really thankful for all the support you and the Home Instead Team have provided Mum. It really has given us some peace of mind and that makes a major difference.
Children of client
Mum was so pleased to see Sharon back yesterday. Her mood when I picked her up was very good. She has really taken to Sharon and missed her while she was off. Just thought it was worth letting you know the impact Sharon has on Mum.
Son of client
We are very grateful to Home Instead – and especially the wonderful ladies who have been visiting Dad and Mum over the last few months – for the help and care given.
Family of client
I wanted to let you, and the rest of dad’s carers know, how grateful I am for the care and respect dad has received over the past five years. It means so much that he has been able to stay in his own home for that long and to know that he is spending valuable time with people who enjoy his company.
Daughter of client
I have to thank you all for the work done by Home Instead. You have been invaluable to both of my parents, and my Mother has especially enjoyed their company particularly through some tough emotional times she experienced prior to moving out.
Daughter of client
I have to say, Homes Instead have been marvellous, and would especially thank Sharon for consoling my father and discussing with him the possibility of joining my mother. It was a three-way conversation with my father, myself in the car, and Sharon being the conduit and she showed some lovely care.
Daughter of client
I cannot thank you and Sue, Sharon, Ingrid and Maggie enough for all your help and kindness. I really hope that mum will be sufficiently recovered in the future that we can continue our relationship with you and your carers. They were exactly what I needed for my mother.
Daughter of client
I just want to say how lovely all your ladies are and N commented earlier today that they are all delightful! The care they have given her has been incredible
Daughter of Client
Tailored Live-in Care in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge
Staying in your own home means your daily and weekly routines don’t have to change. Our Care Pros can ensure you can still get to Stretch and Move at the Angel Centre and visit The Amelia Scott for coffee in the café and visit the Curiosity Project. Family and friends can still pop in whenever they like, no concerns about visiting times. And struggling to keep on top of the washing and ironing can be a thing of the past.
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Get in touch FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, St John's, High Brooms, Edenbridge, Southborough, Paddock Wood, Ferndale, Higham Wood, Sherwood, Pembury, Trench Wood, Rusthall, Hildenborough, Dunton Green, Hadlow, Riverhead, Troy Town, Langton Green, Ramslye, Seal, Brenchley, Five Oak Green, Groombridge, Speldhurst, Chipstead, Lamberhurst, Sundridge, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks Weald, Bidborough, Frant, Penshurst, Plaxtol, Fordcombe, Romford, Cowden, Four Elms, Shipbourne, Ide Hill, Crockham Hill, Chiddingstone Causeway, Bells Yew Green, Eridge Green, Holtye, Leigh, Underriver, Charcott, Godden Green, Hawkenbury, Hever, West Heath, Styants Bottom, Markbeech, Brook Street, Horseshoe Green, Colt's Hill, Blackham, Little Bayham, Haxted, Mile Oak, Chiddingstone, Ashurst, Tudeley, Hook Green, Poundsbridge, Pearson's Green, Bitchet Green, Castle Hill, Chiddingstone Hoath, Stone Street, Walter's Green, Capel, Hill Hoath, Whetsted, Chevening, Beltring, Kipping's Cross, Birchden, St James, Dryhill, Nevill Park, Montreal Park, Broadwater Down, Wildernesse, Kippington, Golden Green, Matfield, Longbrooks, Lower Bitchet, Ivy Hatch, Little Old Hay, Danegate, Mott's Hill
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
TN13 2, TN1 2, TN1 1, TN13 3, TN2 3, TN3 8, TN8 7, TN11 8, TN11 9, TN2 4, TN2 5, TN4 8, TN14 6, TN8 6, TN3 0, TN4 9, TN8 5, TN12 6, TN11 0, TN9 1, TN3 9, TN15 0, TN13 1, TN10 3, TN9 2, TN12 7, TN4 0, TN10 4
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge 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.
Reach out and talk to the Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Live-in Care service, please call us on 01892 731264, or fill out the form below.
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