Choosing a Live-In Care Provider
Helping you find the best care provider for you and your loved ones.
Struggling to
Choose a Live-In
Care Service?
We all want the best for our family members and selecting a care provider can be a difficult decision. You want someone you can trust to care for your loved one – someone who has the experience, compassion, and understanding to make them feel appreciated and safe.
At Guardian Live-In Care, we believe that choosing the right care for you and your family shouldn’t be stressful or overwhelming. Instead, it should be a process filled with support and guidance. We hope the information on this page assists your decision, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our experienced team.
What to Look for in a Care Provider
Cost and Benefits
Providers will all charge different amounts based on their services and the specifics of care you require. For families undergoing this process for the first time, it can be hard to know what you should expect to pay. Approach each provider with a budget in mind, and carefully weigh their prices against the benefits on offer. Ensure you aren’t paying for any services that your loved one won’t need.
Fully Managed Services
Live-in care providers come in many different forms. Working with a fully managed service provider over an independent agency can help ease the risks you might be concerned about. Having your care companion managed by a larger team ensures a certain level of service quality, and you can rest assured that the trickier details of payment and organisation are handled by experienced management companions.
Local
Many care companions come from agencies based in England, Wales or Central Scotland and often this can mean they’re travelling across the country or from overseas to come work with you. We are proudly locally owned and operated meaning we can provide a truly tailored service. Having somebody who knows your area and lifestyle can be incredibly helpful. This local knowledge can help keep the transition into care as close to ‘normal’ daily life as possible.
Experience
Getting a loved one the care they deserve is of high importance to all of us. Naturally, you want to make sure that any healthcare provider you works with knows what they’re doing, and has a team of full qualified and experienced professionals working for them.
Inclusions
Live-in care looks different for every person who receives the service. As you look into providers, take the time to outline the services you’re looking for – such as help with medications, household tasks like cooking, or aid moving around the home. Knowing what you want beforehand ensures that you can be actively searching for a provider that offers all the specific the inclusions you need in their services.
Specialisation
There are a wide variety of reasons somebody may opt for live-in care. Some of the most common conditions that bring people to use a care service include dementia, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis. If there’s a specific condition your loved one is looking to receive care for, finding a care companion who specialises within that condition will ensure you’re receiving the best care possible.
Choosing the Right
Care Companion for
Your Loved One
For many people enquiring about care options, it’s the first time they’ve ever had to consider something like this. Plenty of us haven’t planned for a future where we need care, and choosing the right service for your family can be a very difficult decision to navigate. At Guardian Live-In Care, one of our top priorities is helping people receive the care they need in a fashion that best suits them. We can help walk you through the options available to ensure you’re making an informed decision that works best for your unique needs.
Our Partners
Discover the Right Care
for Your Family
Making a decision like this one isn’t something you need to do alone. With years of experience in the healthcare field, the Guardian Live-In Care team have an invaluable understanding of care services. We’ve helped many families over the years to make the right choice for them, ensuring their loved ones are taken care in the manner that works best for them.
If you’re looking for advice, we’re ready to help. Reach out to us today to chat to a team member and discuss your options.
