✧ Live-in care in Surrey
Live-in Care in Surrey
We provide one-to-one live-in care across Surrey, 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 Surrey
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulates home care in England
- 107 areas Covered across the South East
Live-in Care Direct arranges fully tailored, one-to-one live-in care in Surrey, 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.
Let’s celebrate life. Let’s celebrate it with people around us specially family. Let’s give everyone the opportunity to celebrate irrespective of their ages. Let give a reason to celebrate life to the elderly members of family by giving them the gift of personalised care at home. Live in Care Direct offers it services to all such families who seeking such a beautiful gift for family. Our care at home services is flexible, tailor made for your need and adaptable to your requirements. For the elderly members of the family, life becomes difficult when they are dependent on external help for their personal chore. Live in Care Direct provides live in carers who will provide care and support to your loved ones. With Live in Care Direct your loved ones will be able to live comfortably and independently in their homes.
What a live-in carer in Surrey can help with
A live-in carer in Surrey can support with as much or as little as needed. Typical support includes:
- Help with washing, dressing, continence care and personal dignity
- Prompting and managing medication safely
- Preparing familiar meals and monitoring appetite and hydration
- Day-to-day housekeeping, laundry and shopping
- Genuine company — conversation, activities and routine
- Escorting to medical appointments and social outings
Why families in Surrey choose live-in care
The advantage of live-in care in Surrey 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.
Live in Care Direct has been serving families of Surrey and all UK for many years now. Our exceptional services have made us the preferred elderly care agency in the UK. Our carers are trained professionals who have years of experience in the field. At Live in Care Direct we follow the holistic approach in every services. Hence, our services are not limited to the physical needs only. Our focus is on the physical, mental and emotional well-being. This approach has led us towards our success and never did we have an unsatisfied client.
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
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.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey
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 Surrey
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 Surrey
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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Our services
Care services available in Surrey
Nearby
Areas we cover near Surrey
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Surrey
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 Surrey
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 Surrey?
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 Surrey can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in the South East?
Home care providers in the South East 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 Surrey?
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.