Summary
Live-in care provides one-to-one support from a trained carer living in the home. It can help with daily routines, meals, medication, mobility and companionship while allowing someone to stay in familiar surroundings.
Live-in care gives you or your loved one personalised, one-to-one support at home from a professional carer who lives with you. It can help you stay in familiar surroundings, maintain your routines and continue doing as much as possible for yourself, with the right support to live safely and independently.
Rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and recognised with the Best Live-in Care Expertise 2026 award, Trinity Homecare provides live-in care across mainland England.
Our care is tailored to each person, with support available for a wide range of needs including dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and complex care needs. We take time to understand what matters to you, what you are comfortable doing for yourself and where you may need support, before carefully matching you with a carer whose experience, personality and interests suit your needs.
What Is Live-In Care?
Live-in care means having a dedicated professional carer living in your home and providing agreed support throughout the day and evening. Your care is built around your routines, preferences, abilities and individual needs, including how you prefer to communicate and the things you want to continue doing for yourself.
Depending on your care plan, support can include:
- Help with washing, dressing and other personal care
- Support with morning and evening routines
- Medication support
- Help with preparing meals and drinks, shopping and household tasks
- Support with mobility, moving around safely and getting out and about
- Companionship, meaningful activities and support to stay socially connected
- Support attending appointments and maintaining hobbies
- Care for people living with dementia and other complex needs, including support with memory, familiar routines and communication
Live-in care does not mean your carer works around the clock. Trinity’s live-in carers typically provide around 8-12 hours of contact or working time each day, with a mandatory two-hour break. Where someone needs support throughout the day and night, additional or 24-hour care arrangements may be appropriate.
Who is live-in care suitable for?
Live-in care may be suitable for someone who wants to remain at home but needs more regular support than family, friends or visiting care can provide.
It can be particularly helpful for people who:
- Need support with personal care, mobility or everyday tasks
- Are living with dementia or another long-term condition
- Are returning home following an illness or hospital stay
- Would benefit from regular companionship
- Need a consistent level of support throughout the day
- Have a family carer who needs additional support or respite
- Want to remain at home with their partner, pets and familiar routines
A care assessment will help establish whether live-in care is suitable, what you are able to manage independently and where the right level of support may help.
Care at home in context
In 2021, 3.3 million people aged 65 and over were living alone in England and Wales, representing 30.1% of the older population. The same Census recorded almost 1.2 million unpaid carers aged 65 and over, with nearly half providing more than 50 hours of care each week. [2021 Census]
For families considering live-in care, these figures provide useful context. Having a professional carer at home can provide regular practical support and companionship, while allowing family members to stay involved without having to manage all of the day-to-day care themselves.
How much does live-in care cost?
Trinity Homecare’s live-in care starts from £1,694 per week for people with lower support needs. The cost will depend on the level and complexity of care required, including personal care, mobility support, dementia care and other individual needs.
Following a free care assessment, we’ll provide a personalised quotation and explain what is included. You can also read our live-in care costs guide for more information about pricing and funding.
Need care quickly?
Sometimes care needs change unexpectedly. Trinity Homecare can arrange live-in care within 24 hours, depending on your circumstances and the availability of a suitable carer. More complex needs may require additional assessment or a carer with specific experience.
We’ll always take the time to understand your needs, abilities and what matters to you before care begins, so the right support and a suitable carer can be put in place.
Why choose Trinity Homecare?
Trinity Homecare has been providing care for families across England for over 30 years. Our live-in care is regulated by the CQC and rated ‘Outstanding’.
Our approach is built around understanding the individual, recognising their needs and abilities, finding the right carer and providing consistent support that helps them live as independently as possible.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC
Our CQC rating reflects the quality of care provided by our service. Trinity is also recognised for its live-in care expertise, having won Best Live-in Care Expertise 2026 at the Home Care Awards.
Care matched around you
Our CareMatch Programme considers your care needs, experience, interests, personality and lifestyle when finding a suitable live-in carer.
Support for the whole family
You don’t have to manage everything alone. Your dedicated care manager and wider Trinity team remain available to provide advice, support and reassurance throughout your care arrangement.
Nationwide live-in care
We provide live-in care across mainland England, so you can access Trinity’s service even if you don’t live close to one of our local visiting care branches.
How can live-in care help?
The right live-in care arrangement can support much more than getting dressed and washed, helping you maintain your independence, confidence, routines and connection with the people and activities that matter to you.
Your carer may support you to:
- Keep your usual routine – Get up when you want, enjoy meals at your preferred times and continue with the routines that matter to you.
- Stay connected – Spend time with friends and family, attend appointments and continue taking part in activities outside the home.
- Enjoy companionship – Have someone around to talk to, share meals with or enjoy hobbies and interests together.
- Manage everyday tasks – Get help with cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry and other household jobs.
- Stay with your pets – Continue living alongside the animals that are part of your everyday life.
- Feel reassured – Know that support is available when you need it, while continuing to make your own choices and do the things you are comfortable managing for yourself.
- Communicate in the way that works for you – Receive support that takes account of how you prefer to communicate, including any hearing, vision or communication needs.
Finding the right live-in carer
A good live-in care arrangement depends on more than finding someone with the right qualifications. You and your carer will be sharing a home, so personality, interests and everyday preferences matter too.
Our CareMatch Programme helps us find a carer whose experience and personality are suited to you. Before care begins, we’ll complete a Care Needs Assessment and create a personalised support plan based around your needs and routines.
You’ll also have:
- A dedicated care manager
- Seven-day on-call support
- A personalised care plan
- One-to-one support from your live-in carer
- Ongoing monitoring and support from the Trinity team
What does live-in care mean for family members?
Choosing care for a parent or loved one can be a big decision, particularly when you’re trying to balance their wishes with concerns about their safety and wellbeing.
Live-in care can give families greater reassurance that someone is there to provide agreed support throughout the day, while allowing their loved one to remain in familiar surroundings.
It can also take some of the pressure off family members who have been providing care themselves, giving them more opportunity to spend time together as family rather than always being the person responsible for care.
Loraine’s story: from isolation to living again
One of the clearest examples of what live-in care can make possible is Loraine’s journey – from spending her days alone in a single darkened room, to stepping outside into the fresh air for the first time in years.
When Trinity first began supporting Loraine, she was sleeping in a chair in one dimly lit room, rarely seeing anyone beyond brief visits. Within months of moving to live-in care, she was stepping outside again – a simple moment that marked a real return to confidence and joy.
Live-in care or residential care?
For some people, staying at home with live-in care is an important alternative to moving into residential care. The right option will depend on the person’s needs, preferences and circumstances.
| Live-in care | Residential Care |
|---|---|
| Stay in your own home and familiar surroundings | Move into a dedicated care setting |
| Care is built around your existing routines | Daily routines are organised around the care setting |
| Continue living with your partner and pets where appropriate | Accommodation is provided within the care setting |
| One-to-one support from a matched live-in carer | Care is provided by a wider team of staff |
| Continue accessing your local community | Social activities are generally provided within or organised by the care setting |
Talk to us about live-in care
Choosing care for yourself or someone you love can feel like a big step. We’re here to help you understand your options and what live-in care could look like for your family.
Call Trinity Homecare on 0207 183 4884 for a free, no-obligation quotation. If you’re enquiring outside our opening hours, complete our online enquiry form, and we’ll contact you the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our carers receive training appropriate to the care they provide. We’ll also consider relevant experience and specialist knowledge when matching a carer to your needs.
A professional carer lives in your home and provides agreed support throughout the day and evening. Your care plan sets out the support you need and your carer’s working hours, breaks and responsibilities.
This depends on your individual care arrangement. We’ll explain how the rota and breaks work before care begins so you know what to expect.
Your care plan will take your night-time needs into account. Standard live-in care includes a carer’s overnight presence and sleep period. If you need active support throughout the night, a different care arrangement, such as 24-hour care with carers working in shifts, may be more appropriate.
Trinity Homecare’s live-in care starts from £1,694 per week for people with lower support needs. Your personalised quotation will depend on the level and complexity of support required.
In some circumstances, yes. Trinity Homecare can arrange live-in care within 24 hours, depending on your needs and carer availability.
Our CareMatch Programme considers your care needs, experience, interests, personality and lifestyle when finding a suitable carer.
Your needs can change over time, so your care arrangement can be reviewed and adapted where appropriate. Your care manager will work with you and your family to understand what additional support may be needed.
