✧ Live-in care in Portlaoise
Live-in Care in Portlaoise
In Portlaoise, our care managers work with families to arrange live-in care built around your loved one's routine, home and preferences — not a one-size-fits-all package.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Portlaoise
- 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 Portlaoise? 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?
A live-in carer lives in the home and provides continuous, one-to-one support. Because it's the same person each day rather than a rota of visiting staff, they come to know your loved one's routines, preferences and early warning signs.
What a live-in carer in Portlaoise can help with
Every care plan is different, but live-in care in Portlaoise commonly 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 Portlaoise choose live-in care
Choosing live-in care in Portlaoise means your loved one keeps their home, their routine and the neighbours and community they know — while having a trained carer on hand at every hour.
Who live-in care is for
Live-in care helps people who want to stay at home but can no longer manage safely alone — including those with dementia, limited mobility, or complex health needs, and couples who wish to remain together.
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.
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).
Speak to our Portlaoise care team to talk through the options and get a clear weekly price — there's no obligation and no pressure.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise
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 Portlaoise
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 Portlaoise
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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Gladys
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Refiloe
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Monica
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Vistorine
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Patience
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Brenda
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Our services
Care services available in Portlaoise
Nearby
Areas we cover near Portlaoise
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Portlaoise
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 Portlaoise
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 Portlaoise?
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 Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise?
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.