✧ Live-in care in Navan
Live-in Care in Navan
We provide one-to-one live-in care across Navan, giving families an alternative to a care home that keeps their loved one in familiar, comfortable surroundings.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Navan
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Regulates home care in Ireland
- 56 areas Covered across Ireland
Looking for live-in care in Navan? We hand-match families with a dedicated, DBS-checked carer who moves into the home and provides genuine round-the-clock support.
What is live-in care?
Live-in care means a professional carer moves into the home and provides one-to-one support day and night. Unlike hourly visiting care, which works to a fixed schedule, a live-in carer is there continuously — able to respond when something is needed rather than when the next visit is due.
What a live-in carer in Navan can help with
Support is tailored to each person. Families in Navan typically ask for help with:
- Discreet personal care delivered with dignity and patience
- Medication support and liaison with healthcare professionals
- Home cooking tailored to dietary needs and preferences
- Keeping the home clean, safe and comfortable
- Emotional support and companionship throughout the day
- Mobility support and reducing the risk of falls
Why families in Navan choose live-in care
For many families in Navan, live-in care is the option that keeps everything familiar: the same house, the same bed, the same view from the window, but with proper support in place.
Who live-in care is for
Typical situations include a recent fall or hospital discharge, a dementia diagnosis that makes living alone unsafe, a long-term condition that has progressed, or a family carer who has reached the point of exhaustion.
What live-in care costs
Live-in care is often more affordable than families expect, particularly for couples, where one carer can support two people for a single fee. We give you a clear weekly rate up front covering everything in the care plan, so there are no unexpected additions later.
Funding and regulation in Ireland
Care providers in Ireland are regulated by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), which inspects services against national quality and safety standards. Funding is arranged through the Health Service Executive (HSE). Home care support is arranged through the HSE, and residential care costs can be offset through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Fair Deal) — a distinct system from the UK, and costs are quoted in euro (EUR).
Get in touch to discuss live-in care in Navan. We'll explain how it works, what it costs, and how quickly we could start.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Navan 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 Navan 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 Navan
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 Navan
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 Ireland is regulated by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
Where funding comes from
Apply through the Health Service Executive (HSE). Home care support is arranged through the HSE, and residential care costs can be offset through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Fair Deal) -- a distinct system from the UK, and costs are quoted in euro (EUR).
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 Navan
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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Monica
Live-in carer
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Refiloe
Live-in carer
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Gladys
Live-in carer
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Patience
Live-in carer
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Brenda
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Vistorine
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Our services
Care services available in Navan
Nearby
Areas we cover near Navan
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Navan
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 Navan
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 Navan?
We can normally arrange a carer usually inside seven days. Where the situation is urgent — a hospital discharge or a sudden change at home — cover in Navan can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in Ireland?
Home care providers in Ireland are regulated by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). 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 Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) 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 Navan?
Funding is arranged through the Health Service Executive (HSE). Home care support is arranged through the HSE, and residential care costs can be offset through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Fair Deal) — a distinct system from the UK, and costs are quoted in euro (EUR). Our care managers can talk you through what to apply for, and in what order, before you commit to anything.