✧ Live-in care in Ealing
Live-in Care in Ealing
Live-in Care Direct provides fully tailored, one-to-one live-in care in Ealing and the surrounding area, matching families with a carer who fits their needs and personality.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Ealing
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulates home care in England
- 98 areas Covered across London
Live-in Care Direct arranges fully tailored, one-to-one live-in care in Ealing, matching families with a carer who suits both their care needs and their personality.
What is live-in care?
With live-in care, a trained carer lives in your loved one's home full-time. It replaces the rush of scheduled visits with steady, continuous support from one familiar person who learns how your loved one likes things done.
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What a live-in carer in Ealing can help with
A live-in carer in Ealing can support with as much or as little as needed. Typical support includes:
- Personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Medication reminders and working alongside GPs and district nurses
- Meal planning, cooking and support with eating and drinking
- Light housework, laundry and keeping the home comfortable
- Companionship, conversation and support with hobbies and interests
- Help getting out and about, to appointments, shops or social groups
Why families in Ealing choose live-in care
The advantage of live-in care in Ealing is continuity. Because the same carer is there each day, they notice small changes — a reduced appetite, a new unsteadiness — long before they become emergencies.
Your mind will be at rest when you know fully you are being provided with care from a reliable carer . Our foremost concern is as our clients are your wellness and this is why you can entrust your loved ones into our care. As a widely accepted care company, we have carefully vetted each of our carers, having passed through a thorough process of selection. For whatever your care needs or health conditions are, you should be assured you are being handled by a professional carer. Our care agency boasts good numbers of years of experience. Our carers are hardworking, friendly, trustworthy, and always zealous to execute their care duties.
Who live-in care is for
Live-in care suits people who need more than a few visits a day but don't want to move into residential care. It works particularly well for people living with dementia, those recovering from a hospital stay or fall, couples who want to stay together, and anyone whose family carers need reliable support.
What live-in care costs
We quote a single transparent weekly rate that covers the agreed care plan. For couples this frequently compares very favourably with two care home places, since one live-in carer can support both people.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Ealing does
Being straight about the boundaries saves everyone a difficult conversation later.
Included in the weekly fee
- Personal care — washing, dressing, continence support
- Medication prompting and administration
- Cooking, meal preparation and special diets
- Light housework, laundry and changing beds
- Shopping, errands and prescription collection
- Getting to appointments and social visits
- Companionship, conversation and daily routine
- Mobility support, transfers and falls prevention
- Pet care — walks, feeding, vet trips
- A named care manager and 24/7 office support
Not included
- Nursing tasks requiring a registered nurse (district nurses continue to visit)
- The carer's food — the household provides everyday meals
- Household bills, rent or council tax on the carer's behalf
- Two-person handling where a hoist requires two carers (that is our Advanced plan)
Weighing the options
Live-in care, visiting care or a care home?
The three choices most families in Ealing are deciding between.
| Feature | Live-in care | Visiting care | Care home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stays in their own home | Yes | Yes | No |
| Support through the night | Yes | Rarely | Yes |
| The same carer each day | Yes | Rota of staff | Rota of staff |
| Keeps pets and belongings | Yes | Yes | Usually not |
| Couples stay together | Yes | Yes | Often separated |
| Typical cost | £1,200 a week | Varies with hours | Varies by home |
Visiting care and care home costs vary widely by area and provider, so we don’t quote figures we can’t stand behind. See our pricing in full →
How it works
Arranging care in Ealing
Three steps, and the first one is just a conversation.
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Tell us what you need
A friendly, no-obligation call to understand the situation, explain how the care works and give you an estimated weekly cost.
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Choose your carer
We send profiles of available carers matched to your needs. You can speak to them on a video call before deciding.
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Care begins at home
Your carer moves in and support starts, with a named care manager checking in regularly to make sure it's working.
Funding & regulation
Paying for care in Ealing
Home care is regulated and funded differently in each nation, so the route is not the same everywhere. Here is how it works where you live.
Read our full funding guide →Who regulates care here
Home care in England is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Where funding comes from
Apply through your local authority's adult social care team. Means-tested local authority funding and NHS Continuing Healthcare are both available depending on assessed need.
How we fit in
Live-in Care Direct is an introductory agency. We introduce self-employed carers to families rather than employing them, so you contract directly with your carer and keep the choice of who provides your care.
Our carers
The carers who could support you in Ealing
Our carers are spread across the UK, supported by regional care managers. Every one is interviewed in person, enhanced DBS checked and reference-checked before they are ever introduced to a family — and you choose who moves in.
- Interviewed face to face, never hired on paperwork alone
- Enhanced DBS checked, with references verified
- You meet and approve your carer before they start
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Refiloe
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Patience
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Vistorine
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Monica
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Gladys
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Brenda
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Our services
Care services available in Ealing
Nearby
Areas we cover near Ealing
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Ealing
Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
Common questions
Live-in care in Ealing
Local answers on timing, regulation and funding.
Not seeing your question?
Our care managers answer these every day. A no-obligation call takes about ten minutes.
0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsHow quickly can live-in care start in Ealing?
We can normally arrange a carer within a week in most cases. Where the situation is urgent — a hospital discharge or a sudden change at home — cover in Ealing can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in London?
Home care providers in London are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Live-in Care Direct works as an introductory agency, which means we introduce experienced self-employed carers rather than employing them, so we sit outside Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration. It is the model most live-in care specialists use, and it is what lets you choose your own carer.
Is there help with the cost in Ealing?
Funding is arranged through your local authority's adult social care team. Means-tested local authority funding and NHS Continuing Healthcare are both available depending on assessed need. Our care managers can talk you through what to apply for, and in what order, before you commit to anything.