Live-in care or a care home?
Both can give excellent care. The right choice depends on the person, their home and what matters most to them.
At a glance
| Live-in care | Care home | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Your own home | A residential or nursing home |
| Carer ratio | One-to-one support | Staff shared between residents |
| Routine | Your own routine, pets and visitors | The home's routine, with activities and company |
| Couples | Can stay together at home | May need to move together or apart |
| Nursing needs | Personal care at home; nursing from community services | Nursing homes provide 24-hour nursing |
Questions to ask
- Is the home safe and suitable, with a bedroom for a carer?
- How important is staying at home, with pets, neighbours and routines?
- Are there nursing needs that need a registered nurse on site?
- What does the person themselves want?
We are happy to talk this through with no obligation – call 0333 014 4084.
Need a carer for yourself or a relative?
Call 0333 014 4084 or send an enquiry – we will arrange a free care assessment at a time that suits you.
