Live-in Care for Couples

Couples live-in care starts from £295 a day, plus a weekly food allowance for your carer. That is one arrangement supporting two people. Regulated home care is VAT exempt, so there is nothing to add on top, and every family receives a written quote confirming the exact rate before anything begins.

The right timing depends on your situation and on matching you with a suitable carer. We will talk through your needs and explain realistic timescales when you contact us, so you know what to expect.

One dedicated carer lives in your home and supports both of your usual routines, from getting up, washing and meals to companionship, appointments and quiet help around the house. Because two people are being supported, we take particular care over matching, and there is someone trusted nearby through the night as well as the day.

Live-in carers need regular rest and time off during the day, and cover is arranged so support continues safely. We will explain how this works as part of planning your care.

That is very common. Each of you has your own care plan, so support can be shaped mostly around one person while keeping an eye on the other’s wellbeing too, and the balance can shift over time as needs change.

Yes. Our carers can support people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, providing calm, familiar routines at home, while making sure the other partner is supported and able to rest. You can read more on our dementia and Alzheimer’s care page.

With live-in care, support comes to you one to one in your own home, so your surroundings, routines, neighbours and pets all stay part of daily life, and couples can stay together rather than face a move apart. In a care home, support is shared across a team among a group of residents in a communal setting. Both can work well depending on what someone needs and prefers, and we are always glad to talk both options through honestly so you can decide what feels right.

Yes. A live-in carer needs their own bedroom and somewhere to take proper rest and breaks during the day, so the arrangement works best where there is a spare room. Beyond that, most homes need very little to get ready. We will talk through the practical side with you beforehand, so everyone is comfortable with how it will work day to day.

Pets are often an important part of feeling settled at home, so we are glad to support people who have them. As part of live-in care, your carer can help with everyday pet routines such as feeding, fresh water and gentle exercise like short walks, where this is practical and agreed in your care plan. Keeping a much-loved pet close by is one of the comforts of staying in your own home, and we are happy to talk through how this fits around the rest of your support.

For many people, one of the joys of live-in care is being able to carry on with the things they enjoy, including time away. Where it is practical and agreed in advance, your carer can accompany you on a holiday or a trip to visit family, so the familiar support you rely on each day continues while you are away from home. We talk through the details beforehand, including travel and any particular needs, so the time away feels relaxed and well supported.

We provide live-in care across Hertfordshire, including St Albans, Harpenden, Radlett, Shenley, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, Hitchin and Hertford, as well as the surrounding towns and villages.

No. There are no long-term or fixed-term contracts, and every package carries our 90-day risk-free guarantee: you can cancel at any time.

Yes. Many families begin with a short period of live-in care, often as respite or while a family carer is away, and continue only if it feels right. With no long-term contract and the 90-day guarantee, trying it carries no commitment beyond the period you choose.