Frequently Asked Questions


Live-in care in Highgate is a service offered by Live-in Care Direct, whereby a highly trained and qualified carer will live with you in your home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service allows you or a loved one to remain in familiar surroundings, receiving one-on-one care and support.

Live-in care in Highgate offers a range of benefits, including:
  • 24 hour care from a dedicated and highly trained carer who lives in your home
  • The ability to remain in familiar surroundings, which is especially important for those with dementia
  • One-on-one care and support tailored to your individual needs
  • Reduced risk of falls and accidents compared to care homes
  • Improved quality of life
  • Potentially lower costs than care homes

Live-in care in Highgate differs from a care home in that you or your loved one receive 24 hour care from a dedicated carer who lives in your home. This can provide a higher level of personalised care and support, and enables you to remain in familiar surroundings. Additionally, the risk of falls and accidents may be reduced compared to care homes.

The type of care and support provided by a live-in carer in Highgate will be tailored to your individual needs. This can include assistance with personal care, mobility, medication management, meal preparation, companionship and more. Your carer will work with you to understand your needs and preferences, and develop a care plan that meets your requirements.

Live-in Care Direct is a specialist provider of live-in care services in Highgate and surrounding areas. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will work with you to find a highly trained and qualified carer who has the right skills and experience to meet your needs. We have a rigorous recruitment and training process to ensure that we only provide the highest quality care.

Yes, at Live-in Care Direct we understand the importance of building a trusting relationship with your carer. That's why we provide you with a choice of suitable carers to choose from, based on your preferences and needs. You can meet with potential carers before making a decision to ensure you feel comfortable and happy with your choice.

Yes, as part of the live-in care service in Highgate, you will need to provide your carer with suitable accommodation within your home. This can be a separate bedroom or a room that the carer can use exclusively. It is important to ensure that the accommodation is comfortable and meets your carer's needs.

At Live-in Care Direct, we understand the importance of continuity of care. That's why we provide a relief carer service to cover any absence by your regular carer. Our relief carers are also highly trained and experienced, so you can be confident that you will continue to receive the highest quality of care and support.

The cost of live-in care in Highgate will depend on your individual requirements and the level of care and support you require. At Live-in Care Direct, we offer flexible and transparent pricing to ensure that you only pay for the care you actually need. Our rates are competitive compared to care homes, and we believe that our service provides better value for money as you receive one-on-one care and support.

Contact Live-in Care Direct to discuss your individual needs and requirements. We will work with you to develop a personalised care plan, and provide you with a choice of suitable carers to choose from, based on your preferences and needs. We have a rigorous recruitment and training process to ensure that we only provide the highest quality care.