Live-in nursing care at home

• 24-hour care from a registered nurse, not a standard carer
• Clinical care delivered safely at home
• One-to-one nursing support with continuity
• Reduced hospital admissions and disruption
• Ongoing liaison with GPs, consultants and community teams

Live-in nursing care means a qualified nurse lives in the home to provide continuous medical and personal care. This level of support allows complex health needs to be managed safely at home, without reliance on shift-based care or residential nursing facilities.

A live-in nurse can provide:

• Medication administration and clinical monitoring
• PEG or tube feeding
• Tracheostomy and ventilation support
• Catheter and stoma care
• Wound care and dressings
• Symptom monitoring and escalation
• Support with mobility, nutrition and daily routines

Care is delivered according to a custom nursing care plan, tailored to both clinical requirements and personal preferences.

Live-in nursing care is often suitable if your relative:

• Needs ongoing medical supervision day and night
• Has complex, unstable or progressive health needs
• Would otherwise require a nursing home or prolonged hospital stay
• Is being discharged from hospital with high clinical needs
• Wants to remain at home with professional nursing support

It may not be necessary if needs are primarily personal care rather than medical. Our care advisers can help you determine the most appropriate level of support.

Families often choose this service for people living with:

• Advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
• Neurological conditions (e.g. MS, MND)
• Stroke, brain injury or spinal injury
• Complex post-surgical recovery
• Advanced frailty or long-term conditions
• Palliative or end-of-life care

Compared with a nursing home

• Care delivered in the person’s own home
• Dedicated nurse rather than rotating staff
• Fully personalised routines and environment
• Unrestricted family involvement

Compared with live-in care (non-nursing)

• Care provided by a registered nurse
• Suitable for complex medical needs
• Clinical judgement, monitoring and escalation

Live-in nursing care is often chosen when medical complexity exceeds what standard home care can safely provide.

Care begins with a clinical assessment, followed by a custom nursing care plan. Your live-in nurse works within clear clinical protocols and liaises with healthcare professionals as required.

Care plans are reviewed regularly to ensure safety, comfort and continuity as needs change.

Live-in nursing care typically costs £1,500–£2,000 per week, depending on medical complexity and location.

Funding options may include:

• NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) (subject to eligibility)
• Private funding
• Insurance or mixed funding arrangements

Our care advisers can explain funding routes and support you through assessments.

• Access to experienced registered nurses
• Nurse-led clinical governance and oversight
• Care matched to medical needs and personality
• Transparent pricing with ongoing support
• Calm, professional guidance for families

If you’re considering live-in nursing care and want to understand whether it’s right for your situation, our care advisers are here to help.

Speak to a care adviser. Clear guidance. No pressure. No obligation.