Live-in Care Services in Stockport

24/7 Support and Companionship in the Comfort of Your Home

Live-in care is a popular and reassuring option for individuals who need round-the-clock support, and for good reason.

At Acacia Homecare, our fully trained and friendly carers live alongside the people they support, helping with everything from personal care and medication management to companionship and everyday routines. Whether it's a short-term arrangement or long-term support, our care is always tailored to suit individual needs, preferences, and lifestyles.

Live-in care allows you or your loved one to stay independent, remain in familiar surroundings, and enjoy the comfort of home, while having the peace of mind that a dedicated carer is always there.

Our dedicated team provides personalised care in a wide range of locations, including Heatons, Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Reddish, Brinnington, Bredbury, Romiley, Marple, Gorton, Withington, Didsbury and surrounding areas.

With Acacia Homecare, it’s not just about meeting needs, it’s about helping people live well, on their own terms.

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An Acacia Homecare carer providing mobility support as part of personalised home care services.

Why opt for Live In Care?

Person centred care

The care you receive is tailored to your specific requirements and allowing you do the things you want to do, when you want to do them and as independently as possible.

Stay with your loved one

If you are living with your spouse or partner, with live in care this can continue and a couple can share the cost of the live-in care, making it financially beneficial too.

Cost Effective Care

Taking on a live in carer can be much more cost–effective than moving into a residential home.

Freshly cooked meals

The carers are able to cook meals of your choice. The live in carer will design and prepare a well balanced meal plan giving you the choice of meals you would like to eat.

Home management

Maintaining your home is important, the live in carer will support you with your housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and shopping.

Consistency

With a live in carer, you will have a familiar face on a daily basis, with whom you can strike a strong and trusting bond. Keeping you safe and secure in your own home.

Things you need to consider

Space for the Carer

Your carer will require space and privacy in your home too so they will need their own bedroom with space for clothes storage.

Breaks for Carers

The live in carer would require a 2 hour break every day and we can discuss the various options on how this can be managed.

Wifi Access

Your carer will be spending time away from their own friends and family, so having Wi-Fi is really helpful for them to stay connected. If you haven’t already, it might be a good idea to think about setting up a broadband connection.

Shopping

Arrangements can be made between the live-in carer and yourself/family

Comfort

Your carer will be living in your home - you have to be comfortable to allow your carer to be free to move around your home and share your space.

Other Costs

The live in carer is like a family member and will be sharing meal times with you, using the bathroom, using the internet, etc and so you will need to consider the extra costs for food shopping and utilities.

Free Care Assessment

Naturally you and your family will have plenty of questions, we offer an informal and free of charge meeting, where we will assess what is important to you and your family and provide a person-centred service to your needs.

Speak to our friendly team today to discuss our live-in service further or to book in your free assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Will my live in carer be trained to meet my specific needs by Acacia Homecare?

We take full responsibility for the ongoing supervision and management of your carer, ensuring they are supported and well-prepared to meet your needs. We also invest in their training and professional development to maintain the highest standards of care. Each carer is thoroughly vetted and we carefully match their skills and expertise to your specific requirements.

2How many breaks will my live in carer require?

There will be times when your carer will also need to take time off so they can spend their time with their own family and friends so we will also ensure that your care continues in that time. When your live-in carer needs to take a break, we will introduce you to another fully trained carer who will arrive at your home for a thorough handover. Our priority is to ensure that the transition between carers is as seamless as possible, causing minimal to no disruption to you and your family. At Acacia Homecare, we typically operate on a two-month handover cycle. This means you will have the same carer for two months before transitioning to another carer for the next two months, ensuring continuity and familiarity in your care. The live in carer would require a 2 hour break every day and there are 3 alternative ways of achieving this: - The customer can be left alone and comfortable at home for 2 hours - Send an alternative carer to cover the 2 hour breaks at additional cost - Family/ friends to cover the 2 hour breaks everyday

3How will my shopping be managed with the live in carer?

Shopping can be managed in several ways to suit your needs: - The live-in carer can handle small daily shopping, while a family member takes care of the weekly shop. - Groceries can be ordered online and delivered directly to the home. - The live-in carer can oversee the weekly budget and manage the entire shopping (within reason). This flexibility ensures your shopping needs are met in the most convenient way possible.

4What are other costs should I consider?

The total cost of live-in care consists of both direct and indirect costs.
- Direct Costs: This is the weekly fee for the care services provided.
- Indirect Costs: These relate to having your carer live in your home, which includes additional expenses for food and utilities.
As a live-in carer becomes part of your household, they will share meal times with you, use the bathroom, access the internet, and so forth, becoming a part of your weekly shopping and household budget.