Live-in Care what is the cost and What’s Included
District Home Care: Fully Managed Live-In Care Package
At District Home Care, our fully managed live-in care packages start from £1650 up to £1850 for a single person depending on the level of support required.
We have designed the live in service to provide complete support, ensuring that all aspects of your care are well coordinated and managed. Our service goes beyond just providing a carer—it’s about providing peace of mind and a full support system tailored to your needs. Here’s an overview of what’s included in our service:
Comprehensive Management of your Live-In Support
- Our dedicated team ensures that every aspect of your live-in care is handled with professionalism and attention to detail, including:
- Care Worker Coordination: We take care of the recruitment, training, and management of your live-in carer, ensuring they have the necessary skills and experience to meet your specific needs.
- Ongoing Supervision & Support: Our team regularly checks in on the quality of care, providing supervision, support, and feedback to the carer, while adapting the care plan when necessary to ensure the best outcomes.
- Handling Referrals
- We take the stress out of handling medical and care referrals by coordinating with relevant healthcare professionals, local authorities, or family members to ensure that your care plan is fully assessed and tailored to your needs.
- Medication Management and Prescription Collection/Delivery
- Ensuring that your medication is properly managed is a key part of our care package. This includes:
- Medication Ordering & Refilling: We ensure your prescriptions are ordered and refilled on time, so you never run out of essential medication.
- Prescription Collection & Delivery: We handle the collection and delivery of your prescriptions, making sure everything is delivered to your home.
- Administering Medication: Our carers are fully trained to administer medication accurately and on time, following your prescribed schedule.
- Shopping Orders and Deliveries Our shopping service makes life easier by managing your grocery needs, including:
- Online Grocery Ordering: We take care of placing your grocery orders, ensuring they meet your preferences and dietary needs.
- Delivery Management: We arrange for your grocery deliveries directly to your door, so you don’t have to worry about going out.
- Ordering and Arranging Delivery of Household or Personal Care Items
We manage the delivery of any household or personal care items you may need, including:
- Personal Care Products: We ensure that your personal care items, such as toiletries, hygiene products, and skin care essentials, are always stocked and delivered when needed.
- Household Supplies: We manage the ordering and delivery of cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or other essentials required to keep your home running smoothly.
- Adapting to Changing Needs: As your needs evolve, we proactively ensure that all necessary products are available, adjusting orders as required.
- Tracking Your Progress and Regular Reviews. Our management team is deeply invested in ensuring that you receive the best care possible. This includes:
- Progress Tracking. We monitor your progress regularly, making sure that every aspect of your care plan is working as intended.
- Medical Referrals & Assessments. We work with your medical team or community support professionals, such as occupational therapists, to request assessments, referrals, and reviews as needed. This ensures that your care is always aligned with your changing health requirements.
- Regular Check-ins. We speak with you on a regular basis to ensure you’re happy with your care. We want you to feel heard, valued, and supported at all times. Your well-being is our priority, and we want you to always have someone to talk to.
- Celebrating Milestones. Every milestone, whether big or small, is a reason for celebration. We make sure that your achievements are recognized, and we do our best to show you how much we value and appreciate your support.
- Additional support needs: If you require extra assistance with personal care, medication management, or mobility support, the live-in care fees may increase depending on the level of support needed.
- Care for couples: For live-in care provided to a married couple where both requiring support with personal care, medication management and supervision with mobility difficulties would be discussed during the assessment of care needs
- 24/7 live-in care: For round-the-clock, 24/7 live-in care, discussed during the assessment
- No extra charges for carers’ food or travel: We do not expect clients to pay for the live-in carer’s weekly food allowance or for any travel time and mileage when the carer travels home or between visits.
- No additional fees for breaks: When a domiciliary carer steps in to cover the live-in carer’s breaks, there are no extra mileage charges or domiciliary care fees passed on to clients.
- No premium for weekends, bank holidays, or Christmas: We pay our care staff additional rates for working public and festive holidays, but you do not pay any extra for care provided on weekends, bank holidays, or over Christmas.
- Hospital stays covered at no extra cost: If you are admitted to hospital, we continue your live-in carer’s support every day on the ward, assisting with personal care, nutrition, hydration, and rehabilitation where possible. We ensure you always have emotional support and advocacy from your dedicated carer.
By choosing District Home Care, you are not just receiving live-in care; you’re becoming part of a supportive, compassionate team that is committed to enhancing your quality of life. Our fully managed service ensures you receive comprehensive care that goes beyond the basics, helping you stay independent, healthy, and content in the comfort of your own home.
With us, you receive comprehensive, transparent care with no surprise fees—just the support you need, when you need it.
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We are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care by building a team of compassionate, dedicated, and skilled individuals. While we actively recruit experienced professionals, we are equally enthusiastic about speaking to those who are new to the care sector but have the right values and a genuine desire to make a difference. No previous care experience, we provide full training and support to help our staff gain skills and confidence. All members of our care team, regardless of experience, complete a thorough recruitment and training process, which includes: · Face to Face interviews and detailed reference checks · A structured induction and orientation programme · Practical skills assessments and experience verification · To ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for those we support, we also implement the following quality assurance measures · Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks · Verified Care Certificate or equivalent health and social care qualifications (training provided if not held) · Full public liability and professional indemnity insurance · Employers’ liability and workers’ compensation cover · Ongoing mandatory training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Thoughtfully arranged introductions between clients and care staff to foster trust, familiarity, and continuity We are proud to support career development at every stage, offering fully funded qualifications in Adult Health and Social Care—from Entry Level through to Level 5. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, we provide structured pathways to help you succeed and grow. This approach ensures every member of our team is confident, capable, and supported to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in the home. Interested in joining our team or want to learn more? Contact Us for Further Information:
If caring for others comes naturally to you, why not put your compassion to good use and support someone who truly needs it? Your kindness could make a real difference in their life and help them feel more positive about their own circumstances. At District Home Care, we believe in making a real difference — not just to the people we support, but to the incredible people who work with us. Whether you’re new to care or an experienced professional, we welcome you to join a team that values compassion, commitment, and community. Why Choose District Home Care? Competitive Pay We offer good rates of pay that reflect the vital role our carers play. Your work deserves to be rewarded fairly. Recognition That Matters From “Carer of the Month” shoutouts to long-service awards, your efforts never go unnoticed. We celebrate the people who make our service outstanding. Clear Pathways for Progression Whether you want to specialise, take on more responsibility, or move into leadership — we’re here to help you grow. With access to ongoing training, qualifications, and development opportunities, your career in care can go as far as you want it to. Guaranteed Hours & Job Security We offer guaranteed contracted hours, providing the stability you need, with flexible working patterns that support your lifestyle. Supportive Team Culture You’ll never feel like just a number. We’re a close-knit, professional team that looks out for each other. No Experience? No Problem. If you’re kind, reliable, and want to make a difference, we’ll give you full training and mentoring to get started with confidence.
We offer a wide range of services to help you live well and safely at home from as little as 30 minutes per day to all day and night care.
We offer a wide range of services to help you live well and safely at home from as little as 30 minutes per day to all day and night care.
We understand that everyone’s situation is different. That’s why our care services are designed to support: Individuals living alone, helping to promote independence, reduce loneliness, and ensure daily needs are met. Couples living together, even if one or both have different levels of care needs. We support both partners in remaining together at home, preserving relationships and routines. Our approach is person-centred, meaning we take time to understand your lifestyle, routines, preferences, and health requirements before creating a personalised care plan.
