Respite live-in care
Our highly trained respite live-in caregivers provide compassionate support in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy seamless, round-the-clock care while your primary caregiver takes a well-deserved break.
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Is your regular care worker going on holiday? Do you want to give a family member or carer some well-deserved time off? Whatever your reason, our respite live-in care is the ideal care solution for those in need of one-off or regular 24-hour care at home.
One of our respite care workers will move into your home to support you for as long as you need. This ensures minimal disruption to your routine and lifestyle. They can help you with personal care, help with household tasks, medication management, getting out and about and ensuring you get the nutrition and hydration you need.
Our respite live-in care can support a variety of care requirements, including those living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities and complex health conditions.
What is respite live-in care?
Respite live in care is a short term care solution that provides temporary support for individuals in their own home while their regular carer takes a break. It offers peace of mind for families and full time carers who need time off, whether for a holiday, personal time, or unexpected circumstances.
A professional live in carer stays in your home and provides one to one support tailored to your needs, ensuring continuity of care, safety, and comfort in familiar surroundings. Respite live in care is a flexible alternative to residential respite care, allowing you to maintain your usual routines and independence.
Typical situations include:
- When a family carer needs a break or holiday
- Following hospital discharge
- During recovery periods
- In emergencies when short term care is needed
- When regular care arrangements are unavailable
Whether for a few days or several weeks, our respite live in care service offers reliable, high quality care at home when it is needed most.
Benefits of live-in respite care
Our respite live-in care offers 24-hour care support at home whenever you need it. As a fully managed provider, we are regulated by the CQC with our live-in care services rated ‘Good’.
Types of respite care available
Agincare offers a full range of respite care options meaning you can select the care solution that best meets your needs while ensuring comfort, independence, and continuity of care. We offer several types of respite care, each designed to give you peace of mind and maintain your lifestyle in familiar surroundings.
Emergency respite live-in care
Emergency respite care steps in fast when life throws the unexpected at you, whether a family carer falls ill, needs to go into hospital, or faces an urgent personal situation. It means your loved one is never left without the care they need, with professional support provided in their own home or in a care home.
Emergency respite care delivers safety, comfort, and peace of mind exactly when it’s needed most. It can include help with daily tasks and full-time, round-the-clock care.
With our fully managed service, care can be in place within 24 hours. Our expert care advisors work quickly to understand your needs, match the right trained carers, and handle all the arrangements — so you don’t have to. Backed by a nationwide network and 24/7 availability, we’re here to provide the right care, right away.
Specialist respite live-in care
Our respite live-in care option provides short-term support that gives regular carers time to rest or attend to other commitments, while ensuring the person they care for continues living safely and comfortably in their own home.
Our support is overseen by our clinical leads who ensure our team members have the best possible bespoke training to understand your needs and conditions and serve as your point of contact throughout the process of arranging care. We offer specialist respite care for elderly people, adults, and young adults, providing reassurance that the right level of expertise and support is always in place.
We have specialist live-in care workers who are highly trained to support people living with complex conditions including:
What can a live-in respite carer do for you?
A respite live-in care giver provides short-term, 24-hour care in your own home, giving family carers the chance to take a well-earned break while ensuring their loved one continues to receive professional, compassionate support. Whether it’s for a few days or a few weeks, respite live-in care offers peace of mind that daily routines, personal care and companionship are in safe hands.
With Agincare’s respite live-in care in place, you can expect:
- Personal care and support – help with washing, dressing, medication, and mobility.
- Household tasks – preparing meals, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
- Companionship – friendly conversation, shared activities and emotional support.
- Specialist care – tailored assistance for people living with dementia, Parkinson’s or other special needs.
- 24-hour reassurance – a trained carer living in your home, providing safety and security at all times.
Choosing a respite live-in carer means you or your loved one can stay in familiar surroundings, maintain independence, and continue daily life with minimal disruption. At the same time, family carers can rest, recharge and return to their caring role with confidence.
Cost of respite live-in care
Understanding respite care costs helps you make an informed decision with confidence. Our fully managed respite live-in care starts from £885 per week, depending on the level of care, location, and individual needs. Because respite care is usually short-term, it can often cost less overall than longer-term arrangements or residential alternatives.
This service includes the same high standard of support as our regular live-in care, offering flexibility and personalised attention. Your care worker can assist with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, medication, household tasks, pet care, companionship, and arranging days out. They can also liaise with healthcare professionals and ensure consistent, one-to-one support throughout.
Funding options for respite live-in care
Funding for respite live-in care can come from several sources, depending on your circumstances. You may be eligible for support from your local authority following a care needs assessment, or for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding if there are significant health needs.
Our care advisors can guide you through the options and help you understand what financial support may be available to make respite live-in care more affordable.
Why choose Agincare for quality private respite care?
Our live-in care service is trusted by thousands of families, local authorities nationwide and the NHS to deliver reliable, high-quality care in people’s homes.
One of the largest independent care providers in England, family‑owned since 1986
CQC‑regulated with a “Good” rating for quality and safety
Nearly 90% of our customers rate us ‘excellent’ or ‘great’ on Trustpilot
Fully managed service with full control over compliance, training, and backup carers
24/7 updates on your care via our app
Award‑winning teams with extensive experience in respite care at home
Immediate and emergency starts available
Tailored support for varying levels of need, even where complex conditions are involved
Dedicated care supervisor to oversee your package of care
No lengthy contracts or exit fees
Offer a range of cost‑efficient and great value services including live-in care, home care and care homes
Fully trained, DBS‑checked, English‑speaking live‑in care workers directly employed by us
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How to get live-in respite care in your area
Getting started with live‑in respite care is simple and obligation‑free. Our step‑by‑step process makes arranging care straightforward and stress‑free:
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step with compassion and clarity, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Frequently asked questions
Our respite live-in care is designed as an alternative to a care home and bridges the gap between home care and residential support.
With respite live-in care, a care worker lives with you in your own home to provide one-to-one, consistent support, 24/7. This could be to give your regular care worker or family member a well-deserved break, or to give you a little extra support doing the things you love. Many of those drawing on our service enjoy trips out and even holidays supported by one of our professional live-in care workers.
Respite live-in care is bespoke to you and can be tailored to suit your specific situation. Whether you require personal care, support with household tasks, or help getting out and about, your live-in care worker will be on hand to support you in living as independently as possible.
Our respite live-in care service is fully managed, meaning we take care of everything. This includes coordination of your care, matching an experienced live-in care worker to you, and paying your care worker’s wages. All this is included in a single weekly fee.
Unlike an introductory agency which will simply put you in touch with a self-employed care worker, we employ, train and pay our teams. This means we have a duty of care to you and we will support you throughout the process. When you enquire, we will help you book your free, no obligation care assessment before creating a care plan tailored to your specific needs. We will also match a care worker to you based on your needs and preferences and assign a care coordinator who will oversee your care.
Should your care worker fall ill or go on holiday, we will find someone to replace them and also provide a 24-hour emergency call line for when you or your care worker need additional support. Our fully managed respite live-in care is also fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission, giving you a higher level of protection and assurance than an introductory agency.
The biggest step in arranging care is often getting started. We know how difficult it can be to pick up the phone without truly understanding what you need or what may be available. That’s why we have a team of expert care advisors who take time to get to know you, your needs, hobbies and interests.
From the moment you enquire, they will support you throughout the whole process, helping you find the best care option from our wide range of home care, care homes, live-in care and supported living services. Once you have chosen a service, they will book your free, no obligation care assessment. This will allow us to give you an exact quote and match a care worker to you.
The live-in care worker will come and live with you in your own home. You must have a spare bedroom available for them. They will be on hand to provide tailored support that enables you to maintain your normal routine.
Friends and family can continue to visit whenever you want and your live-in carer will assist you to pursue your interests and desires, such as going on trips out and helping you attend events.
Call our care team today to get started.
Our respite live-in care is an affordable alternative to respite in a care home that enables you to remain in your own home even when your regular care worker is away.
The cost of our fully managed, respite live-in care starts from £1045 per week depending on the level of care and number of hours required. This is significantly less than the respite cost of a care home, where prices start at £1900 for a minimum two week stay. An exact quote on the cost of live-in care is dependent on a free, no obligation care assessment. Contact our team of care experts today to get started.
The type of care your live-in carer supports you with depends entirely on you. Your care worker will be on hand 24 hours a day, but the actual care and support they provide is tailored to your care needs. Everyone is different, so each of our care packages is different too.
Our live-in care also comes with a premium service included within the standard price. This includes additional support such as:
Taking service users on days out
Gardening
Collecting medication
Pet care
Liaising with health care professionals
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Yes, absolutely. Our live-in care team have a range of experience and specialisms, including dementia, palliative care and end-of-life care.
We will match you to a live-in carer who is right for you and your care needs and we have a clinical lead who ensures your live-in care worker receives the best possible bespoke training and is able to support you, even where complex conditions are involved.