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    Professional Live-In Care in Egham & Staines

    Stay in the home you love, with the support you need. Our live-in carers provide dedicated, one-to-one care tailored entirely to you.

    What is Live-In Care?

    Live-in care means having a carefully matched, professional carer living in your home to provide around-the-clock support. Unlike residential care, you stay in your own surroundings — with your belongings, your routines, and your pets.

    It's ideal for those who need ongoing support but want to remain independent. Whether it's help with daily tasks, companionship, or specialist care for conditions like dementia, our live-in carers are there for you every step of the way.

    Reedsfield live-in carer assisting an elderly client in Egham, Surrey

    Live-In Care vs. Residential Care

    Live-In Care at Home

    • One-to-one dedicated attention
    • Stay in your own home
    • Keep your pets and hobbies
    • Maintain community connections
    • Familiar surroundings and routines
    • Personalised meal preparation
    • Family can visit anytime

    Residential Care Home

    • Shared attention among residents
    • Must leave your home
    • Pets often not allowed
    • Removed from local community
    • Adapting to new environment
    • Set mealtimes and menus
    • Restricted visiting hours

    How Live-In Care Works

    1

    Assessment

    We visit you at home to understand your needs, preferences, and personality.

    2

    Matching

    We carefully match you with a carer who suits your personality and care requirements.

    3

    Care Begins

    Your carer moves in and begins providing tailored, compassionate support.

    Benefits of Live-In Care

    Stay at Home

    Continue living in the home you know and love.

    Safe & Secure

    Professional support available around the clock.

    Companionship

    A dedicated carer who becomes a trusted companion.

    Flexible Care

    Your care plan adapts as your needs change.

    What Families Say About Us

    24 five-star Google reviews

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    "We have been using Reedsfield for the past year to provide carers for my mum, and I can't recommend them highly enough. The carers are kind, reliable, and professional, and they consistently go above and beyond what is expected."

    Moyra Zenonos

    Google Review

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    "I am very pleased to have found Reedsfield to help me care for my husband. The team of 3 who come Mon to Fri are all kind and gentle in their approach and have helped him to feel secure with the changed routine."

    Frances Thomas

    Google Review

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    "I'm so pleased that our family chose Reedsfield Care. Having met the carers and witnessed the service at first hand I feel reassured my mother is in good and caring hands. A big thank you to Ivan and to all of his staff."

    Theresa Martin

    Google Review

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    Live-In Care Near You

    We provide live-in care across Surrey, Middlesex, Berkshire, and beyond. Find your local service page:

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    The Questions Families Actually Ask

    What does a live-in carer actually do all day?

    They follow the routine your relative already has. Mornings usually mean help to get up, wash, dress and take medication. Through the day they cook, shop, do the laundry, keep the house tidy, support mobility around the home and go along to appointments or out for a walk. Evenings are quieter, and overnight they sleep in the house and are there if help is needed.

    Where does the live-in carer sleep?

    The carer needs their own bedroom in the house with somewhere to keep their things, plus bathroom access, use of the kitchen and wifi. The room does not need to be large or newly decorated. Food is shared from the household shop.

    What happens on the carer's days off?

    Live-in carers work in rotations, typically two to four weeks on followed by a break. A named relief carer covers the break, so your relative gets to know two people rather than a stream of new faces. Relief cover is included in the weekly fee. Each day the carer also takes around two hours of break, usually while your relative is resting.

    How does live-in care compare with a care home on cost?

    For one person, live-in care and a mid range care home are usually broadly comparable. Our live-in fees start at £1,150 a week for one person with standard support. For a couple, live-in is normally much cheaper, because one carer supports both partners rather than paying for two residential places.

    How is the carer matched to my relative?

    We visit at home first, free of charge, and talk about the person as well as the tasks: what they did for a living, whether the house is quiet or busy, pets, food, faith, whether they would prefer someone chatty or someone calm. We then propose a carer and you meet them before anything is agreed.

    What happens if it is not working out?

    Tell your care manager and we change the carer, at no charge. It is usually about personality rather than competence and it is much better raised early. If you want to stop live-in care altogether, notice is one week. There is no minimum contract.

    Is the carer awake all night?

    No. The carer sleeps in the house and is there if your relative needs help in the night. If someone needs regular help through the night, that is a waking night arrangement and we quote for it separately rather than expect one carer to cover it.

    Which conditions can a live-in carer support?

    Our carers support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, the after effects of a stroke, multiple sclerosis, cancer and palliative needs. They provide personal and practical care at home and work alongside the GP, district nurses and hospice teams, who lead on anything clinical.

    Enquire About Live-In Care

    Tell us about your needs and we'll arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.

    We'll call you back within 24 hours. No long forms — we'll discuss the rest by phone.

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