Private home care at home

Private home care allows your loved one to remain the place they know best, while receiving professional support tailored to their individual needs.

Families choose Hometouch because we offer:

• Doctor-founded expertise guiding every care decision
• Clinical oversight from our nurse-led team
• A custom care plan, designed and regularly reviewed
• A carefully selected carer who clicks – matched for both skill and personality
• Flexible support, from visiting care to live-in care
• Continuity, dignity, and independence at home

Our approach combines the reassurance of clinical knowledge with the comfort of personalised care.

Private home care provides professional support in your own home, tailored to the level of help required.

Support may include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, continence support)
• Medication prompting and routine monitoring
• Meal preparation and nutrition support
• Mobility assistance and fall prevention
• Companionship and reassurance
• Overnight or live-in care where needed

Care can be arranged for a few hours a week, daily visits, or continuous live-in support. As needs change, your custom care plan adapts.

If your loved one is living with dementia or cognitive decline, our clinical team ensures carers are trained in specialist dementia care techniques.

Private home care is often suitable if:

• A loved one wants to remain at home but needs extra support
• You’re noticing changes in safety, memory, or daily routines
• Hospital discharge or illness recovery requires supervision
• Dementia or cognitive decline is affecting independence
• Family carers need respite or overnight help

It may not be the right choice if round-the-clock nursing or complex medical interventions are required. In those cases, we’ll help you explore alternatives.

Our goal is simple: to help you make the right decision with confidence.

Choosing between home care and residential care is a significant decision.

Private home care

• Care delivered in familiar surroundings
• One-to-one attention
• Flexible routines built around the individual
• Often delays or avoids residential care

Care homes

• Shared environment and staff
• Fixed routines
• Less personalised attention
• Requires relocation from home

For many families, remaining at home supports emotional wellbeing and cognitive stability – particularly for those living with dementia. Familiar spaces reduce confusion and encourage independence.

We offer three structured care pathways, depending on the level of support required.

Managed home care
A fully managed service where we handle assessments, carer employment, training, supervision and ongoing review. This is suitable for families who want clinical teams to manage everything.

Introductory home care
We introduce you to carefully vetted, self-employed carers, while still providing guidance and clinical oversight. This offers flexibility with professional reassurance.

Live-in home care
A dedicated carer lives in the home, providing continuous support and companionship – a popular alternative to residential care.

Discuss the right option with a care adviser

“Hometouch were very helpful, right from the first phone enquiry. I could not have had a better person looking after my Dad, she was full of kindness and friendship and willing to do anything to help and improve his quality of life. Keeping him at home was so important. I would recommend Hometouch as it is a big decision to get a live-in carer.” – Heather Wexham

We keep the process straightforward and clinically grounded.

1. Initial conversation with a care expert to understand your situation

2. Clinical assessment to review health needs and daily routines

3. Personalised matching – we recommend carers who align with both clinical requirements and personality

4. Ongoing clinical oversight, with regular reviews and family updates

Our clinical team remains available throughout the care journey, providing continuity and responsive support.

Costs depend on several factors:

• Level of care required
• Frequency and duration of visits
• Whether care is visiting or live-in
• Location and carer experience

Visiting care is typically charged hourly, while live-in care is offered at a weekly rate. During your initial conversation, we provide transparent pricing so you can plan with confidence.

We provide clear pricing and help families explore funding options, including local authority support or NHS Continuing Healthcare where applicable.

Choosing care is a significant decision. A short conversation can help clarify your options and next steps.

Speak to a Hometouch care adviser today.