How does live-in care work?
What is live-in care?
Live-in care is a highly personalised form of support where a professional nurse or carer moves into the person’s home to provide one-to-one care, day and night. It’s designed for individuals who need consistent, ongoing assistance whether to support a long-term health condition, mobility challenges, or provide general companionship.
Receiving live-in care from Ellea Nursing consists of a live-in carer or nurse providing tailored support which includes personal care, medication, nutrition, mobility, and household tasks, while also offering meaningful companionship and emotional continuity.
Every arrangement is shaped around the person’s preferences, routines, and goals, ensuring comfort, safety, and a sense of independence remain at the centre of their care.
What conditions can live-in care support?
Live-in care is a flexible and compassionate care arrangement suitable for people with a wide range of health conditions and care needs.
Conditions live-in care can support include:
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Compassionate, consistent care that supports memory, orientation, and emotional stability
- Physical disabilities: Practical, empowering support with mobility, transfers, personal care, and daily living
- Palliative and end-of-life care: Person-centred, clinically-led care that prioritises comfort, dignity, and emotional support
- Rehabilitation: Focused support following surgery, injury, or hospital discharge
- Respite care: Short-term live-in support that offers families time to rest and recharge while ensuring continuity and quality of care
- Complex care: Highly tailored care and support for individuals with clinical needs delivered by specialist professionals
Every live-in care arrangement with Ellea Nursing is shaped by the personal needs of the individual, their family, and healthcare requirements, ensuring care is not only clinically tailored, but emotionally personalised and entirely bespoke.
If you’d like to arrange live-in care with Ellea Nursing, complete the short form below and our team will be in touch.
Benefits of live-in care
Live-in care offers many benefits for both the individual who requires the care and their loved ones.
For families, live-in care provides a source of reassurance. For the person receiving care, it’s a way to live life on their own terms, whilst receiving compassionate care from a professional. Here’s how live-in care can make a meaningful difference:
✓ One-to-one care from a dedicated professional – With Ellea’s live-in care service, we provide a consistent carer or nurse who truly understands the person’s routines, preferences, and circumstances. This continuity builds trust, reduces anxiety, and ensures care is always attuned to changing needs.
✓ Stay in the comfort of your own home – Live-in care allows people to remain in their own home, surrounded by everything familiar and meaningful. It’s a way to receive tailored support while preserving independence, dignity, and the comforts of everyday life.
✓ Peace of mind for loved ones – Families know their loved one is never alone with live-in care. They’re always cared for by a trusted professional who understands their needs and routines.
✓ Preserve independence and routines – From morning routines to favourite meals and hobbies, individuals can continue living life their way, with compassionate support always on hand.
✓ Couples can stay together – When a loved one requires care, live-in care enables couples to remain at home together, whilst their partner receives the tailored care they need.
✓ More meaningful time with family – With practical support taken care of, visits from family can focus on connection, conversation, and quality time, rather than tasks and worry.
✓ Fewer hospital admissions – Live-in care offers attentive and proactive support, reducing the need for emergency visits and helping individuals recover or receive care in a familiar environment.
Live-in care with Ellea Nursing
Our live-in care service is led by Head of Service Gemma and Clinical Service Lead Sam, both highly experienced registered nurses who remain actively involved in complex care environments.
By continuing their hands-on clinical practice, Gemma and Sam ensure our service stays aligned with the latest standards in advanced, person-centred care – especially for clients with high-dependency or medically complex needs. Whether supporting someone with a neurological condition, multiple comorbidities, post-surgical recovery, or ongoing clinical interventions, our team combines expert knowledge with compassion and a genuine commitment to helping clients live well at home.
From the moment you begin receiving care, our specialist nurses and carers work closely with you to understand what matters most, providing support that protects dignity, promotes wellbeing, and feels truly personal.
Our live-in care is tailored to your unique circumstances, ensuring you receive the exact type of care you require. We offer:
Long-term live-in care
For those who need ongoing support, our team delivers consistent, compassionate care that prioritises health, independence and emotional wellbeing day and night.
Live-in complex care
Our nurses and carers are trained to support a wide range of complex conditions, offering specialist interventions in a familiar home setting.
Live-in respite care
Whether for a few days or longer, our respite care gives family carers time to rest, knowing their loved one is in safe, capable hands.
Arrange live-in care today
Organising live-in care at home shouldn’t feel complicated – and with Ellea Nursing, it never is.
Our dedicated Private Care Liaisons take the time to listen, understand, and gently guide you through every step. We’ll build a care plan that’s as unique as your loved one, flexible, thoughtful, and tailored to the most intricate detail.
Whether you need short-term support or long-term care, we’re here to make the process simple, reassuring, and centred around what matters most. To begin your care journey with Ellea Nursing today, complete the short form below.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about live-in care
To learn more about live-in care and our Ellea Nursing live-in care service, please refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.
At Ellea Nursing, every live-in care arrangement is tailored to the individual, so costs are shaped around your specific needs, preferences, and level of support required. We take time to understand what matters most to you, ensuring your care is both clinically-led and compassionate.
Before your live-in care begins with Ellea Nursing, our nurses and carers complete customer service and clinical training, equipping them to deliver care like no other.
When arranging live-in care with Ellea Nursing, we will commence your care within 24 hours of your request, ensuring you or your loved one begins receiving care like no other.
At Ellea Nursing, we understand how important it is to feel comfortable with the person supporting you. If you’d prefer a male or female carer, just let us know and our team will work closely with you to find someone who suits your preferences and needs.
It’s important to have a comfortable space ready for your carer to live in. You’ll also want to chat with your care provider about any personal arrangements, like food preferences or allergies your nurse or carer may have. That way, everything’s set up for a smooth and respectful start.
Live-in care offers a 24/7 ongoing care arrangement. If you require overnight care your live-in care will support you, ensuring your medical and personal needs are met and you remain rested and comfortable at home.
Live-in care is a supportive option for people living with dementia, offering consistent, round-the-clock help at home. Its 24/7 setup can ease anxiety and confusion, making it a preferred choice for families who want their loved one to stay in familiar surroundings while receiving personalised care.
If you’re considering live-in care for someone with dementia, complete the short form above to speak with our specialist team to learn how we can support you.