Dementia Live-in Care

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Regulated by CQC

98.9%

client satisfaction score

What is Convalescent Care?

Dementia Live-in Care offers gentle, round the clock support at home. With our Live-in Care service, a trained Caregiver lives with your loved one to help with their daily needs. This includes things like bathing, making meals and administering prescribed medication.
Dealing with dementia can be hard for both the person diagnosed and their family members. Our sensitive Dementia Live-in Care services ensure:

Your home, Your care, Your choice.

Our 9.6 review score shows how our Home Care can make a positive impact on daily life. We always keep your loved one at the heart of what we do.

How much does it cost?

Dementia Live-in Care in the UK can be cost effective when compared with other types of care like a residential care home or nursing home. The price for Live-in Care depends on factors like how much help is needed, whether breaks are required and whether overnight support is necessary.
People who want Live-in Care may feel worried about how to pay for care. In the UK, there may be ways to get help with funding:
To find out more, you can reach out to social services, local authorities or fund support privately with your own money. We always recommend looking at all options to find care that works for you and your budget.
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What makes Careena Homecare different?

Our services stand out because we have professionally trained Live-in Caregivers who are passionate about making life easier. We make sure family members are part of care planning so that care is individualised to each person. It’s all about meeting your and your loved one’s specific needs as together your journey with dementia progresses.

Specially Trained Carers

The quality of care you receive is directly affected by a care provider’s knowledge and their ability to help others. Our Teams receive exclusive training from our Careena Homecare Academy to meet our exacting standards, helping people stay independent in the comfort of their own home.

Enhanced DBS Checks

Background Verification

Exclusive Training

Rigorous Recruitment

Ongoing Assessment

Consistency & Compassion

Having the same Carer or Carers is very important for people with cognitive decline. Our local Teams build relationships with you and your loved ones, supported by our professional Teams.

Family Focused Care Planning

We make sure family members are part of care planning so that care is individualised. With consent, this includes a real time care monitoring app. for the entire family.

Award Winning & CQC Regulated

Top 20 UK Home Care Group 2021 – 2026. Unlike private carers who may be untrained, all our Carers have full training, meet industry regulations and adhere to strict quality controls.

Top 20 UK Home Care Group 2021 – 2026

Why choose Dementia Live-in Care?

Live-in Dementia Care enables people to maintain their daily routines in the place they call home. People can still be part of the community and stay close to a spouse or a beloved pet.
When someone has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s common to have feelings of upheaval and uncertainty. Keeping things as familiar as possible during difficult and turbulent times can help. Of course, that includes staying in the comfort of your own home.
Live-in Dementia Care enables exactly this – your loved one can stay home while receiving support to be safe and secure. We offer quality care but also peace of mind and a reassuring presence throughout the day and night.

Dementia Live-in Care stories

Many people feel that having a Live-in Carer at home helps in more ways than one. In addition to the help they need, it’s also comforting to have company at home. This is very important, especially during the tough times of dementia. The best type of care is the kind that meets the specific needs of each person. Your loved one can still enjoy life in the place they know best – their own home.

We were so impressed by with Careena Homecare from the very outset
Joanne S., Niece

  • Background
    Joanne’s family member needed 24-hour Live-in Care support to remain safely at home, requiring comprehensive assessment and personalised care planning.
  • Challenge
    Finding a Live-in Care provider who would take time to understand complex individual needs, provide excellent matching with compatible Carers, and ensure seamless coordination.
  • Solution
    We conducted thorough assessments spending quality time understanding needs. They provided well matched Live-in Carers who delivered professional, compassionate 24 hour support allowing independence at home.

We have used Careena care for more than 2 years and have had excellent care for Mother along the way
Felicity L., Daughter

  • Background
    Joanne’s family member needed 24-hour Live-in Care support to remain safely at home, requiring comprehensive assessment and personalised care planning.
  • Challenge
    Finding a Live-in Care provider who would take time to understand complex individual needs, provide excellent matching with compatible Carers, and ensure seamless coordination.
  • Solution
    We conducted thorough assessments spending quality time understanding needs. They provided well matched Live-in Carers who delivered professional, compassionate 24 hour support allowing independence at home.

Careena are absolutely brilliant
Chris J., Son

  • Background
    Joanne’s family member needed 24-hour Live-in Care support to remain safely at home, requiring comprehensive assessment and personalised care planning.
  • Challenge
    Finding a Live-in Care provider who would take time to understand complex individual needs, provide excellent matching with compatible Carers, and ensure seamless coordination.
  • Solution
    We conducted thorough assessments spending quality time understanding needs. They provided well matched Live-in Carers who delivered professional, compassionate 24 hour support allowing independence at home.

How to arrange Dementia Live-in Care

Organising Live-in Dementia Care starts simply by talking about your loved one’s care needs now and in the future. Some people may need help immediately while others may plan ahead. At Careena Homecare, we always act fast to offer the right help, including 24 Hour Care if needed. Our services are always planned so your family can feel confident in the care their loved one receives. When you enquire about at-home Dementia Care, your local Care Team will choose Live-in Caregivers who fit your loved ones specific needs.
We take time to understand your needs so we can deliver the right level of support. Whether you or your loved one require help with daily routines, Personal Care, medication prompts, mobility or companionship, our Carers are experienced and committed to providing high quality care with compassion, dignity and respect.
We understand the challenges of living with dementia, which is why we work hard to match you with a likeminded and compatible Live-in Carer who will help make life easier.
The first thing we need is to find out what your loved one really needs. Your and your loved one’s voice is a crucial component of any care planning. Initially, they might need help with Home Care, daily tasks or just some emotional support. When we have this information, we can make a personalised care plan.
  • Comprehensive assessment of care needs
  • Family input and loved one’s preferences
  • Personalised care plan development
  • Local support services coordination
Finding the right care plan is not just about finding skilled care providers. It’s also about choosing visits and tasks that match and enhance your or your loved one’s needs and likes.
  • We work closely with you
  • Specialised care training
  • Ongoing care package review
Once you choose Careena Homecare, your care plan can start right away. Home Care can help with many things. This may be personal hygiene, tackling elderly loneliness or getting dressed.
  • Immediate care plan implementation
  • Personal hygiene and daily tasks
  • Companionship and social interaction
  • Peace of mind for families

Our Reviews

9.6 /10

Review Score

5.0/5

Careena home care provide an excellent service to my mum. She has the same carer come to her home once a week who helps mum with anything she needs. Her carer is friendly, kind, reliable and hard working

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Laura W

Daughter of Client/Service User
Feb 11, 2026

5.0/5

Careena home care provide an excellent service to my mum. She has the same carer come to her home once a week who helps mum with anything she needs. Her carer is friendly, kind, reliable and hard working

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Laura W

Daughter of Client/Service User
Feb 11, 2026

5.0/5

Careena home care provide an excellent service to my mum. She has the same carer come to her home once a week who helps mum with anything she needs. Her carer is friendly, kind, reliable and hard working

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Laura W

Daughter of Client/Service User
Feb 11, 2026

5.0/5

Careena home care provide an excellent service to my mum. She has the same carer come to her home once a week who helps mum with anything she needs. Her carer is friendly, kind, reliable and hard working

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Laura W

Daughter of Client/Service User
Feb 11, 2026

What does Dementia Live-in Care offer?

Once you enquire, we’ll meet you for a chat and initial no obligation assessment. This simply involves listening and asking questions to get to know you and your loved ones better and understand the needs involved. It’s also a chance for you to ask us questions and make sure you’re comfortable with choosing Careena Homecare.

We’ll check things like daily routines, personal preferences and other factors like family involvement. Our personalised care plans are made to help people with all different types of dementia whether it’s frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

We focus on giving emotional support and supporting with dementia symptoms. This helps maintain a safe environment. We liaise with healthcare professionals such as GPs and social workers to ensure the right support services are being delivered.

Live-in Care is about more than just helping with the everyday things. Live-in Caregivers help with meal preparation, light cleaning and taking care of important errands. They work to keep the home organised and so much more.

Emotional support is just as important as help with daily tasks. Talking with someone, sharing stories or doing things together helps build strong bonds and can support memory and mental health.

Dementia can manifest differently for person to person. Because of this, Live-in Dementia Care is flexible to deal with specific needs as they arise. At first, our Live-in Care might focus on supporting memory and maintaining independence.

As cognitive impairment declines, this would shift. For example, Live-in Caregivers might increasingly help with things like dressing, eating and travelling to appointments.

In the later stages of dementia, people can have more problems with mobility and communication. Live-in Care can include 24 Hour Care at this point and a Live-in Carer can be a great advocate to help with communication as the relationship with a client builds over time.

Quick Questions

Live-in Care is when someone moves into your own home to help when your loved one needs it. The help they can provide is varied and specific to your requirements. It could be bathing, washing, getting dressed, meal preparation or cleaning. It could be more specialist like dementia support like preventing wandering at night. With Dementia Live-in Care, your loved one remains at home and things stay much the same while other aspects change. A Live-in Carer is there 24/7 with the opportunity to have a visiting Carer to cover breaks.

Yes, Live-in Care can help people during all the stages of dementia. This type of support changes to fit what each person needs as their situation changes. It always matches the needs at every stage of dementia and helps people stay safe and as independent as possible.

Live-in Care often helps make life easier. It deals with both the feelings and the physical changes that come with the different stages of dementia. It aims to improve or at least maintain quality of life at every step.

Our Live-in Caregivers have the right training and experience to give high quality care. They go through background checks to ensure they are safe and trusted. Each caregiver also gets training in first aid, safety and help with daily tasks. Many have care certificates or have worked in this field for some time. We always make sure our team gets specialist training where necessary so that they know the best ways to help in a specific situation. This gives you and your loved ones peace of mind knowing your loved one is in good hands.

Our Live-in Caregivers also undertake training in Dementia Care and they keep learning while working. Their professional certifications show they have real skills in this work. We show them the best ways to help by teaching them good support services methods.

We also help them learn ways to talk effectively with care recipients. This makes sure they can give the right support services that each person needs.

Live-in Care has many benefits for people with dementia. It lets them stay in their own home and feel safe. There is always a Carer with them, so they have help day and night. A familiar place can help with memory and bring comfort. The Carer can support them with daily tasks like eating, bathing and taking medicine. Family can feel at ease, knowing their loved one is not alone. Living at home also gives the person their privacy and lets them stay close to the people and things they care about. A regular daily routine makes life feel more normal for them. Live-in care offers kindness, time and care every day.

This type of care lets your loved one stay as independent as they can while also keeping them safe. It works to make life more manageable and helps improve the quality of life for family members.

The length of time that people with dementia can stay at home is different for each person. This can be because their specific needs are not the same. It also matters how much support they already receive. When someone has the right help for what they need and get some additional help, they can often live in familiar environments for a longer time. This can help people keep a good quality of life and stay home for a longer time.

Personal Care costs do vary according to the type of care needed, the number of care visits and where you live. To learn more and to get a personalised quote, find your local Team.

Home Care is great for those who wish to remain in the comfort of their home but need extra support. Moving into a residential care facility can be daunting and many prefer to remain in a familiar environment surrounded by special memories. Home Care also provides personalised support that’s conducted in a manner to suit your needs and preferences. Unfortunately, care homes can’t provide the same level of dedicated and personalised care. In a care home, staff attention is shared between multiple residents. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and what you think would work best for you. Read our guide comparing Home Care with care homes.

Introductory agencies are not regulated and quality cannot be guaranteed. We provide fully regulated services that are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We also provide full and exclusive training for our Care Workers, whereas private Carer and agency Carers may not have comprehensive training. In addition to this, our services are also backed up with central support; this means you can count on us even if your Care Worker needs time off as our local Team can step in to ensure continuity of care.

You can hear first hand from many of our clients on our homecare.co.uk profile as well as Google Business. We’re proudly recommended by 97% of our clients!

Like all our services, our Personal Care is regulated by the CQC. The CQC is an independent regulator that inspects our services to ensure our quality standards are maintained. This includes checking that our care is focused on our clients as individuals, as well as that we keep you safe and secure at all times. In addition to this, we are proud to partner with Birdie. Birdie’s innovative care technology enables us to digitally log and monitor the support we provide. The care monitoring app., with your consent, also allows full visibility of care at any time for you and your loved ones. It’s a great way of providing added reassurance that you’re receiving the highest quality care.

Home help is just a phone call or email away! Shortly after contacting us, your nearest Careena Homecare Team will be in touch to better understand your needs and how we can help. After a free no obligation home visit held at your home, the Team will create a detailed and tailored Home Care plan for you and discuss costs. With your agreement, the care delivery can begin.

In most instances, we’re able to install care within 24 hours of initial contact, sometimes sooner if required. We operate a responsive service. Wherever possible, we work to your timings and work very hard to ensure your care is in place when it’s needed. If you need Emergency Care, please contact your local Careena Homecare Team.

Our branches are registered with the CQC, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Their ratings reflect our commitment to quality assured care and gives you added confidence that our services meet the highest quality standards. In addition to this, we are proud to partner with Birdie Care. Birdie’s innovative care technology enables us to digitally log and monitor the support we provide. The Birdie Family App, with your consent, also allows full visibility of care at any time for you and your loved ones. It’s a great way of providing added reassurance that you’re receiving the highest quality care.

Home Care can be whatever you want it to be! Our range of services include Personal Care, Domestic Care, Companion Care, Palliative Care and Respite Care. We also offer Live-in Care and Overnight Care if a waking night or sleeping night service is what you need.

Absolutely. We can include more specialist services for conditions like Multiple Sclerosis , Parkinson’s, dementia, cancer and more. If necessary, we can also arrange for a second Care Worker to help during your visit if you have more complex needs.