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live-in CARE AT HOME
What is a live-in care trial?
Choosing the appropriate care for a loved one can be a daunting prospect. They may need more support than you can provide, but may feel anxious at the thought of living in a residential care home.
If you are unsure if live-in care is for you, it’s possible to try it out and see. Whether you or your loved one has deteriorated in health or is awaiting hospital discharge, a short period of live-in care could be a very good option.
Clients who come to Ashridge sometimes express uncertainty as to whether live-in care will be the best option. Our live-in care trial enables families to try our service and decide if it is the best fit – without a long-term commitment.
What are the benefits of trialling live-in care?
Making the right decisions for your loved one can be a very challenging situation to find yourself in – particularly deciding which care option to choose from. In fact, around 60% of family members we speak to find themselves rushed into making care decisions. However, trialling live-in care is a superb option to guarantee the right choice.
Some of the benefits include:
- Personalised Assessment: A trial period allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the individual’s needs and allows caregivers to tailor their support accordingly. From specialist care and complex care to personal care and rehabilitation, everything is personalised.
- Familiarity and Comfort: During the trial, the individual can experience the benefits of receiving care in the comfort of their home – promoting a sense of security and enhancing overall well-being.
- Continuous Support: With live-in care, the individual receives round-the-clock assistance, ensuring immediate support during emergencies or challenging situations.
- Companionship: A trial allows for the establishment of companionship and trust, offering emotional support and reducing feelings of loneliness or isolation.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: During the trial, the caregiver can adjust the level and type of support based on the individual’s changing needs.
- Family Support: It allows family members to observe and assess the benefits of professional care, while having the peace of mind that their loved one is well-supported.
FAQ’s
Get all the information you need
To arrange a live-in care trial for your loved one, call our care team on 01494 917 344 or email care@ashridgehomecare.co.uk. Our team will be delighted to discuss your loved one’s needs and desires, as well as your preference for the trial duration. Our team will guide you through the assessment process and any consultations that are required to develop a personalised care plan for the trial period.
We can match you with a live-in carer for a minimum of two weeks, to allow you the breathing space you need to make your longer-term care decisions. And if you are happy with the care received, there is the option to extend this period.
The trial period gives you time to assess what is best for you or your loved one – be it to remain in the familiarity of their own home or to look at other options.
A care manager will then visit the home to complete an assessment, with absolutely no obligation. We will then prepare a suggested care plan that takes not only the individual’s needs and wishes into consideration, but also those of the family, as well as your chosen health professionals.
Live-in care is a long-established but relatively unknown, growing alternative to residential and nursing care, which substantially extends the care choice available to the individual. It allows someone with high levels of need to remain in their own home and community and lead a good quality life in familiar surroundings.
According to Dr Glen Mason, “I expect live-in care to continue to grow in popularity and to become the high-quality first care choice of many people.”
Knowing that you require care or that your loved one requires care can be very difficult. But knowing there is an option for care that doesn’t involve the upheaval and distress associated with moving to a care home is a blessing for many families. Live-in care can be a better option for later-life care and can be highly affordable too.
But most importantly, for families, trialling live-in care can bring peace of mind knowing that their loved one is receiving dedicated care and companionship in a familiar environment.
It alleviates the burden of caregiving from family members, allowing them to maintain a healthy work-life balance and reducing stress. Family members can also enjoy quality time with their loved ones without the added responsibilities of caregiving tasks.
COSTS
How much do home care services cost?
The cost of care can vary depending on your family’s individual needs and the level of care needed.
Live-in care starts at £1,650 per week. To get a more accurate idea of how much your family’s care will cost, you can contact our team, who will be able to point you to the service you need and explain the pricing structure in more detail.
The fees cover the cost of a personalised, fully managed care service, with the cost of a dedicated carer and care manager included.
ABOUT US
Why choose Ashridge Home Care?
The Ashridge Team
We have been rated as Outstanding in the Caring Category by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). With an overall rating of Good in all other categories for being safe, effective, well-led and responsive to people’s needs.
We are one of the few companies that make it possible for vulnerable people to receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their own homes. We are often astonished by how few people consider live-in care as a viable alternative to residential care.
Our philosophy is centred around getting the little things right for your loved ones – sticking to their well-established routines and their house rules allows them to maintain their independence.
We spend time getting to know our clients as individuals so that we can build strong relationships and understand what makes them happy. Our company’s passion and values come through in everything that we do. From the training our staff receive to the way we engage with families and friends, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care for your loved one.
We offer live-in care across the whole of the South East of England, including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, London, Hampshire,
Bedfordshire, Sussex, Middlesex, Kent and Oxfordshire.
We Guarantee to find a carer that you are happy with – if you are not happy we will replace your carer with someone else more suited.
HOW IT WORKS
What is the process for arranging live-in care?
Arranging care shouldn’t be a difficult task which is why we’ve made the process simple.
All you need to do is fill in the form or give us a call on 01494 917 344.
We’ll then get in touch with you to discuss your loved one’s needs before assigning a dedicated care manager to visit their home and create a specialised care plan. You’re under no obligation to move forward with this plan. We always make sure that everyone’s on board before proceeding. Once the tailored care plan is in place, we’ll assign a carer who we feel best aligns with your loved one’s personality and requirements.
