Live In Care For Couples
Care homes aren’t the only choice
If you’re finding it difficult to care for a loved one and are worried that a move to a care home might be the only option, it’s reassuring to know there are alternatives. Our Live-in Care service is often a more personal, flexible, and comforting solution allowing your loved one to receive the support they need without leaving the home they love.
Exploring Alternatives to a Care Home
One of the most reassuring alternatives to moving into a care home is Live-in Care; A service that allows your loved one to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. With one-to-one support from a dedicated Care Expert, they receive personalised care tailored to their needs, routines, and preferences.
Whether it’s help with daily tasks or more complex care, Live-in Care offers the flexibility to support your loved one while they continue living life on their terms.
Why Choose Live-in Care?
Live-in Care offers something truly valuable — choice. It gives your loved one the freedom to continue doing what they enjoy, whether that’s birdwatching in the garden, keeping up with cherished hobbies, or simply following a daily routine that brings comfort and purpose.
Whether the need is long-term due to a complex condition, or short-term support during recovery from surgery, Live-in Care provides flexible, tailored assistance without the upheaval of moving into residential care.
Most importantly, it gives your loved one a voice and the ability to shape a life that feels meaningful, independent, and uniquely theirs.
Live-in Care vs a Care Home
If you’re deciding between Live-in Care and a care home, much will depend on your loved one’s personal circumstances and preferences. That said, there are several important physical and emotional benefits of choosing Live-in Care that are worth considering. These include:
Live-in Care
- Continuing to enjoy the comforts of home, surrounded by the familiar sights, sounds, and routines that bring comfort and peace of mind.
- Maintain your daily routine and continue living the lifestyle you’re comfortable with without unnecessary changes or disruptions.
- Experience truly personalised, one-to-one support from a dedicated carer who understands your unique needs and preferences.
- Living each day independently, with the freedom to make your own choices and follow your own rhythm.
- Enjoying the daily companionship of your pets staying close to the animals that bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home
Care Home
- Adjusting to a new environment with shared spaces and unfamiliar routines
Adapting to a new lifestyle with fixed mealtimes, scheduled bedtimes, and less personal flexibility can feel restrictive and unfamiliar. - Living with a ‘one size fits all’ approach, where individual preferences and routines may be overlooked in favour of standardised care.
- Having all outings planned and scheduled in advance, often with limited flexibility to make spontaneous choices.
- Facing the difficult possibility of re-homing beloved pets due to accommodation restrictions in residential care settings.
Expert care from Scarlet Care
You will love our Live-in Care Experts. They are not only warm, friendly, and genuinely eager to help — they’re also carefully matched to your individual needs. We consider not just the type of care required, but also personality, interests, and compatibility, so the relationship feels natural and supportive from day one.
Of course, every one of our Care Experts is also highly trained and committed to excellence. With access to ongoing professional development and specialist training, they stay up to date with the latest care practices — so your loved one always receives the highest standard of support.
Find out more
Want to see how we can support you and your loved one?
Reach out to your local Scarlet Care office today. We’re here to listen, guide, and help you take the next step with confidence