Live-in Dementia Care
What is dementia live-in care?
Live-in dementia care is where a dedicated carer lives with your loved one in their own home.
Our carers prioritise the well-being and health of the care recipient, offering aid with daily tasks.
Consistency and continuity can be beneficial for dementia patients. Remaining in a home environment can help reduce the confusion that people with dementia are faced with in new surroundings.
Having a carer living with someone with dementia ensures consistency in care, routines, and relationships. This fosters a sense of companionship and alleviates feelings of isolation.
Families can also be more involved in the live-in care process. You can remain closely connected to your loved one, knowing that professional support is always available.
What is dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome, a group of related symptoms, associated with an ongoing decline in brain function. There are many causes and types of dementia.
People often get confused about the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and, together with vascular dementia, makes up the majority of dementia cases.
Symptoms of dementia:
Symptoms of dementia may include problems with the following:
- Memory loss
- Thinking speed
- Mental sharpness
- Trouble speaking
- Understanding
- Mood
- Movement
- Difficulties doing daily activities
How common is dementia in the UK?
Research conducted by the NHS shows there are more than 944,000 people in the UK with dementia. 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK.
What is young-onset dementia?
When an individual experiences dementia before turning 65, it's called 'young-onset dementia'. In the UK, over 70,800 individuals have this condition. Similar to those with dementia at later stages of life, younger individuals may encounter a range of symptoms, particularly during the initial phases of the condition.
Is live-in care suitable for a person with dementia?
We know receiving support in the comfort and familiar environments of their own home improves overall health and well-being for a person with dementia. Moving at any phase of life can be disruptive and stressful and when an individual is living with dementia, the process of moving to a care home can be disruptive, affecting their ability to live well with dementia.
Our team offers one-to-one quality care from a personal live-in care worker, improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia. Noble Live-in Care can support with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, domestic support, medication support and well-being checks.
We can provide specialist live-in care services for those living with young-onset dementia, too. Respite care can be useful if you're a partner or child looking after someone with young-onset dementia, to give you a break.
The benefits of live-in care for dementia patients:
Safety and security
With a carer present 24/7, people with dementia are less vulnerable to accidents. Carers provide supervision, assistance with mobility, and intervention in case of an emergency.
Familiar surroundings
Remaining in the familiar surroundings of their own home can help reduce confusion experienced by people with dementia when placed in new environments. The continuity of their home environment can provide comfort and a sense of security.
Family involvement
Families can remain involved in the care of their loved one with dementia while having the peace of mind that professional support is available at all times. Our team provides updates on your loved one's condition and works with you to ensure they're receiving the best possible care.
Personalised dementia care
Live-in care is tailored to the specific needs, preferences, and routines of each person with dementia. This personalised approach enhances the quality of care for each individual.
Managing medication
Our carers undergo rigorous training in medication management. We ensure our patients have the medication they require, and we’ll fetch prescriptions from the pharmacy.
Consistency and continuity
A dedicated carer living with them ensures consistency in care, routines, and relationships. People with dementia may struggle with changes and disruptions to their daily lives, making live-in care an ideal solution.
Emotional support
Live-in carers provide emotional support and companionship, as well as help with everyday tasks. Building relationships with carers can help ease the feelings of loneliness and isolation often experienced by people with dementia.
Meal preparation
Meals are planned and prepared to align with your loved one's preferences and nutritional requirements. They're served at their convenience, ensuring a dining experience that suits their schedule.
Pet care
Our carers extend their support to cater to pet's needs, including regular dog walks and any necessary care and attention.
Why choose Noble?
There are plenty of reasons to choose Noble for dementia live-in care services, including:
- All-inclusive, transparent pricing
- Dedicated, long-serving care workers supported by a team with 25+ years of experience
- Smart mobile technology - remote access to real-time care delivery information
- A personalised matching process to select the right care worker
- Ongoing support and quality checks from a nominated care manager
- True choice and control - care tailored to your loved one and directed by you
- An enabling approach that extends capabilities and maximises independence
- Fully managed service, which frees you from the responsibilities of an employer
- 24/7 emergency telephone support
- The personal touch of a small company with the security and support of our wider care group
Live-in vs residential care for people with dementia
| Noble Live-in Care | Residential Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Provides continuity in familiar surroundings | Adjustment to a new environment may be challenging |
| Personalised care | Tailored care plans to individual needs and preferences | A standardised care plan may not meet all needs |
| One-on-one attention | A dedicated carer focused solely on individual | Shared attention among multiple residents |
| Flexibility | Adaptable routines according to individual preferences | Fixed schedules and routines may be less flexible |
| Connection with carers | Stronger bond with a consistent carer | Less opportunity for individualised emotional connection |
| Support for daily activities | Assistance tailored to individual abilities and routines | Limited customisation of support |
| Relationships | Opportunities to maintain relationships with family | Disruption in relationships due to relocation |
How much does live-in dementia care cost?
The cost of live-in care for someone with dementia is in line with, and sometimes less than residential care. The total cost depends on numerous factors, such as location and the type of care required. Get in touch with our team for more information about funding dementia care.
Your loved one may be eligible for the local council to pay towards the cost of care if they have less than £23,250 in savings. From October 2025, this will rise to £100,000 in savings.
The first step is for the council to assess how much help your loved one needs. This is called a ‘needs assessment’. The needs assessment is free and anyone can ask for one. Find out more about getting a needs assessment.
If your loved one requires care, the council will then do a financial assessment to work out what they will have to pay towards the cost of their care.
If the patient has savings worth more than £23,250, rising to £100,000 in October 2025, they will not be entitled to help with the cost of care from the local council.
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How it works
1. Get in touch
Either get in touch with us on 0333 121 2601 or request a callback from a member of our team. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about live-in care for Dementia patients.
2. Home care assessment
Discuss specific requirements with a member of our team. This allows us to learn more about the type of care that your loved one requires.
3. Personalised live-in Dementia care
We’ll create a package that suits the needs of your loved one with quality one-to-one personal care.
About us
Noble Live-in Care offers a lifeline for adults seeking personalised support. As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, we provide compassionate care tailored to our clients needs. Living with people 7 days a week, our care workers provide personalised 24-hour care and companionship. While we manage the live-in care service, you will remain in full control of the support your loved one receives.
We prioritise individuals' wishes to ensure that care is led by their preferences. With a commitment to finding creative solutions, we empower patients to live the life they choose with dignity and independence.
Find out more about our dementia live-in care services
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Caring and Attentive Live-in Care Workers
“The carer is a very caring and attentive person who is always looking at more effective ways of caring for my mother. She is very concerned with health and safety and has adapted her work to ensure maximum safety. She takes time to engage with my mother and is always very supportive and encouraging. She is always warm and cheerful and creates a very pleasant atmosphere around the house.”
Graham C (Son of Client)
Dementia care FAQs
What services are typically provided in dementia live-in care?
Services provided in dementia live-in care can include help with activities such as washing, dressing, meal preparation, medication support, companionship, and supervision.
How is dementia live-in care different from other types of care?
Unlike other forms of care, dementia live-in care allows individuals to remain in the familiar environment of their own home. This can help reduce confusion and anxiety often experienced by those with dementia.
Who can benefit from dementia live-in care?
Live-in care is beneficial for people in the early to advanced stages of dementia. If your loved one prefers to remain in their own home but requires help with daily tasks and activities, live-in care could be an ideal option.
How do I know if dementia live-in care is suitable for my loved one?
A thorough assessment by a healthcare professional can help determine if dementia live-in care is the appropriate option. Factors such as the individual's medical condition, safety concerns, and level of help needed will be taken into account.
What happens if my loved one's condition worsens while receiving dementia live-in care?
If your loved one's condition worsens, we will work with healthcare professionals to adjust the care plan accordingly. This may involve arranging medical appointments, new strategies to manage their condition, and more support.
Different types of dementia care
Live-in care
Our live-in care team can provide support for people with dementia. We offer highly personalised care and support, enabling our clients to live independent, fulfilling lives in the comfort of their own homes.
Respite care
It’s important to look after your own well-being when caring for a loved one with dementia. Our respite care packages provide planned short-term breaks to give you time outside of caring.
Palliative care
Our palliative care services help our patients enjoy a good quality of life with the time they have left, in their own home.
Reablement care
Our reablement care service helps people with the early stages of dementia following a formal diagnosis to lead a high quality of life.
Other conditions we care for
Multiple Sclerosis
Helping with meal preparation, personal care, companionship and more.
Stroke
Personalised care and support for people who have suffered from a stroke.
Learning Disabilities
Support with daily tasks for people with different types of learning disabilities.
Parkinson's Disease
Improving quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Brain Injury
Patients continue to live as independently as possible in their own home.
Cerebral Palsy
24/7 personal support from a live-in carer to improve quality of life.
Locations
Our dementia care services operate across the UK, see our full list of locations below.
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Further Information
Get in touch
If you’d like to find out more or have any questions about the services we offer, please call 0333 121 2601 for more information.