Private home care at home

• Care delivered at home, not in an institution
• Clinically reviewed care plans, overseen by healthcare professionals
• Carefully matched carers who understand both health needs and personality
• Flexible support — from short visits to 24-hour live-in care
• Continuity, dignity, and independence in familiar surroundings

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 full-time live-in care, depending on your situation.

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.

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

Many families choose home care to maintain independence, comfort, and continuity.

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

• Initial conversation with a care adviser
• Clinical assessment to understand health and lifestyle needs
• Carer matching based on experience and personality
• Ongoing oversight with regular reviews and family updates

Costs depend on:

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

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.