✧ Live-in care in Exeter
Live-in Care in Exeter
We provide one-to-one live-in care across Exeter, 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 Exeter
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulates home care in England
- 74 areas Covered across the South West
Live-in care in Exeter means one dedicated carer living in your loved one's home, providing continuous support without uprooting them from the place they know best.
What is live-in care?
Live-in care places a fully trained carer in the home around the clock. It offers the continuity of a care home with none of the upheaval — your loved one keeps their bedroom, their neighbourhood and their independence.
Dealing with Alzheimer's/Dementia in old age is one of the toughest things to manage because it deals majorly with the brain and sense of reasoning. During this crisis, it is very dangerous for the victims to be left uncared for or be seldom assisted. This is because, they might injure themselves, destroy things, or pose a threat to the ones around, especially kids. Given the dangers associated with keeping them by ourselves, Live-In Care Direct has established an organisation that sees to taking care of these people to make each moment of their life danger-free and to help them to improve quickly. We provide all the necessary equipment you need such as medical, psychological, physical, emotional, and moral support and with help of our expertise to make sure your elderly ones get better within a short moment. Throughout the UK and Exeter, we have inscribed our name on the sands of time and this is undeniable because we have received many awards apart from the testimonies that keep flooding our platforms on daily basis. We are not a name, we are servers.
What a live-in carer in Exeter can help with
Care is built around what your loved one actually needs. In Exeter, that usually covers:
- 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 Exeter choose live-in care
The advantage of live-in care in Exeter 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.
We are a team that is made up of responsible people, who have been doing the work of giving support to the helpless elderly ones in the UK and most especially, Exeter. We are dedicated to elder care and other care needs in the UK. The most outstanding thing about our services is that we do not do hospital support. All our services are rendered at home for the benefit of those who are not financially buoyant to incur hospital charges. Moreso, to save our clients from the time-consuming format of the hospital among others. Our elder care agency is in different sets; full-time, part-time, daytime, and nighttime and you are free to make your choice based on your time and work schedules and your convenience.
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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter
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 Exeter
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 Exeter
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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Patience
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Brenda
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Vistorine
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Gladys
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Refiloe
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Monica
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Our services
Care services available in Exeter
Nearby
Areas we cover near Exeter
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Exeter
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 Exeter
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 Exeter?
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 Exeter can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in the South West?
Home care providers in the South West 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 Exeter?
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.