Choosing the right type of care is a deeply personal decision that can have a significant impact on your well-being and independence. Whether you’re considering live-in care or visiting care, it’s important to find an option that best suits your lifestyle, preferences, and specific needs.
At Trinity Homecare, we’re here to help you explore both options with care and compassion, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. Let’s take a closer look at live-in care vs. visiting care, so you can make the best choice for you or your loved one.
What is live-in care?
With live-in care, a professionally trained carer stays with you in your own home, offering full-time support whenever it’s needed. Live-in care is a suitable, welcoming alternative to residential care, with no upheaval or disruption. It allows you or a loved one to remain independent, stay close to friends, keep your pets, and continue enjoying your hobbies.
Live-in care typically includes personal assistance such as washing, dressing, help with morning and nighttime routines, medication management, household tasks, cleaning, cooking, and companionship.
With our nationwide live-in care, a compassionate Trinity carer will reside in your home, providing round-the-clock support whenever required. Through our MatchCare Program, we carefully select a carer who compliments your personality and lifestyle, helping to foster a meaningful connection.
One significant advantage of live-in care is that it can be comparable in cost to, or even less than, many residential care homes. By paying for a carer’s time directly rather than covering the overhead costs of a care facility, you often find that live-in care provides excellent value for money. This cost-effectiveness, combined with the personalised and flexible nature of the care, makes live-in care an appealing alternative to traditional care home options.
What is visiting care?
Visiting care provides a flexible and affordable way to receive professional support in the comfort of your own home. At Trinity Homecare, our ultimate goal is to enhance your quality of life by offering a heartfelt helping hand through our range of visiting care services. With visiting care, you only pay for the time you need, and our carers work with you one-on-one, making it more cost-effective than many other care options.
Our visiting carers are adaptable to your schedule, coming at the times that suit you best. Whether your needs change over time or remain consistent, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Visits can last a minimum of 30 minutes and range from one visit a week to multiple visits each day, depending on the level of support required.
Trinity Homecare provides assistance for a wide range of personal needs and conditions. Whether you’re seeking companionship, help around the home, or specialised care for conditions like dementia or Parkinson’s, we tailor our services to fit your unique situation.
Visiting care allows you to stay in your home, maintaining your routines and comfort, with no upheaval or disruption. Whatever your needs, we’re here to support you.
Comparing the two
This table should help you compare the two options and determine which best fits your needs and preferences.
| Aspect | Live-in Care | Visiting Care |
| Caregiver Presence | A carer resides in your home 24/7. | Carers visit your home for scheduled times. |
| Level of Support | Provides round-the-clock assistance and companionship. | Offers support during specific visit times. |
| Flexibility | Less flexible; the carer is always present. | Highly flexible; visits can be adjusted based on needs. |
| Cost | Typically higher due to continuous presence. | Generally more cost-effective, as you only pay for visit time. |
| Privacy | May offer less personal space and privacy. | Allows for more personal space and privacy. |
| Independence | Carer is always on hand to provide support and empower independence. | Less independence, carers can only provide support during visits. |
| Companionship | Consistent companionship and support. | Companionship during visit times, but less continuous. |
| Routine | Can help maintain daily routines with constant presence. | Supports routines based on scheduled visits. |
| Adaptability | Suitable for those needing extensive, ongoing support. | Suitable for those who need intermittent help. |
Live-care or visiting care: How do you choose?
Selecting between live-in care and visiting care depends on various factors that are unique to your personal situation. Both options offer distinct benefits, and understanding the differences can help you make an informed decision.
Let’s explore the key aspects of each to help you choose the best care solution for you or your loved one:
- Level of care needed: Consider whether you need around-the-clock support or if periodic visits are sufficient to cover all your needs.
- Personal preferences: Consider whether you prefer having a carer reside with you for constant companionship or if scheduled visits fit better with your routine.
- Lifestyle and independence: Think about how each option will affect your daily life, independence, and interaction with family and friends.
- Cost considerations: Evaluate the financial implications of each type of care, including the overall cost and value for money.
- Flexibility: Assess how each option adapts to changing needs over time and the flexibility offered by each type of care. If you or a loved one have dementia or another progressive condition, consider how your care needs will change in the future.
- Comfort and familiarity: Reflect on how staying in your own home with the chosen care option aligns with your desire for comfort and familiarity.
How to arrange live-in care
Trinity Homecare is a well-established, fully managed care agency, with an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating. This places Trinity amongst the top 4% of all nationwide care companies in England. With this in mind, you can rest assured that your loved one will receive the highest standard of care and specialist support.
Awarded an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, Trinity ranks amongst the top 3% of all nationwide care companies in England. This gives you the peace of mind that your loved one will receive the highest standard of acute care and support.
Arranging live-in care with Trinity is easy. Just follow these five simple steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time
