Is live-in care cheaper than a care home?

For couples it is very often more economical, because one package supports both people. For individuals it is broadly comparable to a good residential home, while keeping the home, garden and community you already have.

What does the live-in carer need from us?

A private bedroom and agreed breaks. We handle everything else, including planned cover so care continues seamlessly when your carer rests or takes leave.

Can live-in care support dementia?

Yes. Familiar surroundings and one consistent carer are often the kindest possible setting for someone living with dementia. Our carers are trained in dementia support and we review the plan closely as needs evolve.

Live-in Care

Name: Crossways Care Services
Address: 7-9 High Street, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9DY, GB
Telephone: 01526 341472

When care needs grow, the choice is not automatically a care home. Live-in care places a carefully matched, professional carer in your home, so life continues in familiar surroundings, with your neighbours, your garden, your pets and your routine intact.

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A live-in carer sharing a pot of tea with an older man in his kitchen

Matching matters more in live-in care than anywhere else, so we take it seriously: personality, interests and pace of life all count alongside clinical skill. You meet your carer before anything is agreed, and we listen if the fit is not right.

Your live-in carer supports the whole rhythm of the day, from first cup of tea to last thing at night, with structured breaks covered so support never has gaps. Families tell us the biggest change is the return of ordinary life: meals cooked fresh, outings resumed, and the anxiety of distance lifted.

What we cover

What’s included

A dedicated carer matched to personality as well as need
Full personal care, medication and mobility support
Cooking, housekeeping and errands
Companionship, outings and hobbies
Overnight reassurance in the home
Regular reviews with family involvement

Is it right for you?

Who it helps

People considering a care home who would rather stay put
Couples who want to stay together with one package of support
People living with dementia who are calmer in familiar surroundings
Families who want one consistent carer rather than a rota of visits

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“We have had Crossways Care Services in place for just over a year. All the carers that have attended have been polite, friendly and respectful. I hear them talking and joking with my family member, which is great as it tells me that he is comfortable with them. Carers are reliable and discuss any concerns they have with me, and let me know if there is a slight delay due to traffic. I would recommend them without hesitation.”

Lynne Prior– Family of a client

Common questions

Start the conversation

Ask about live-in care

Tell us a little about your situation and we will call you back. Prefer to talk now? Call 01526 341472.

We call you back within 24 hours
Usually much sooner. A real person from our Lincolnshire team, never a call centre.
No pressure, ever
A free assessment visit and a clear written quote. You decide in your own time.
Care can start within days
And faster in urgent situations such as hospital discharge.

Domiciliary Care

Regular visits at home, from half an hour to several hours a day: personal care, medication, meals and housekeeping, shaped around your routine rather than ours.

Companionship Visits

Regular, unhurried company: conversation, outings, hobbies and a familiar face. Loneliness affects health as much as anything physical, and it is treatable.

24-Hour Care

Round-the-clock support from a coordinated care team, including waking nights, so there is always someone alert and by your side.