Live-in care that keeps home, home.
A verified live-in carer moves in, so your loved one doesn't have to move out. Round-the-clock support with personal care, medication, meals and companionship — matched by a real CARE Coach.
Stay at home
Familiar surroundings, the same bed, the same view from the kitchen window.
One-to-one
Undivided attention from a carer chosen for your family — not allocated by rota.
Verified carers
ID, references and right-to-work checked. DBS shared by most caregivers.
Live-in care, simply explained.
Live-in care is exactly what it sounds like: a professional caregiver lives in the home of the person they support, providing 24-hour assistance with everything from personal care and medication to cooking, mobility and simple companionship.
It's the closest thing to a care home you can have without actually moving — and for many UK families, it works out at a similar weekly cost, especially for couples who can be looked after by one carer together.
DebbiesCare is a membership, not an agency. Families pay £19/month for access to verified caregivers and our weekly live family call. For 1:1 matching and 90 days of real-time nurse support, our 90-Day Transition Program starts at £499. You arrange pay directly with your carer — no commission, no markup.
Common questions about live-in care
What is live-in care?+
Live-in care is when a trained caregiver moves into the home of the person they support, providing 24-hour assistance with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and companionship — so your loved one can stay in their own home instead of moving to a care home.
How much does a live-in carer cost in the UK?+
Private live-in care in the UK typically costs £950–£1,500 per week, depending on needs and location. DebbiesCare members pay caregivers directly with no commission — you keep the relationship honest and the price transparent.
How do I find a trusted live-in carer?+
Every DebbiesCare live-in carer is ID-checked, reference-verified and right-to-work confirmed. Most also hold a DBS. Families can browse the directory themselves or ask their CARE Coach for a hand-picked shortlist, usually within 48 hours.
Is live-in care better than a care home?+
For many families, yes. Live-in care keeps your loved one in familiar surroundings with one-to-one attention, often at a similar or lower cost than residential care — especially for couples, who can be supported together by a single carer.
Need cover for a few weeks, not forever?
Short-term live-in cover for holidays, hospital discharge or a family break is exactly what our respite care matches are built for.