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For many people, home is far more than somewhere to live. It’s where they feel comfortable, surrounded by familiar belongings, cherished memories and the routines that make everyday life their own.
But when someone begins to need more support, perhaps following a fall, a hospital stay or a gradual change in their health, families can find themselves facing difficult decisions. How can their loved one continue living safely at home? Is moving into residential care the only option?
Live-in care offers another possibility.
A carefully matched Care Professional lives in the person’s home, providing personalised care, companionship and reassurance while helping them maintain their independence and continue enjoying the life they know.
At Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Huddersfield, we’re a locally based, family-run care provider, owned by Jackie and Mark Gillen. We combine compassionate, familiar care with the reassurance of an experienced team who take responsibility for organising, managing and overseeing the service.
Our aim is to make everyday life better for the person receiving care, while giving their family genuine peace of mind.
With live in care, a dedicated Care Professional moves into someone’s home for an agreed period, getting to know their individual needs, preferences and routines.
They provide care, practical support and companionship throughout the day, helping the person continue living life on their own terms.
Depending on individual needs, this might include:
Live in care can be particularly valuable following illness or hospital discharge, for someone living with dementia, or when increasing care needs make living alone more difficult.
It may also help couples remain together at home, rather than facing a move into residential care.
Unlike care delivered through several short visits each day, live-in care allows a familiar relationship to develop, with support woven more naturally into everyday life.
The benefits of live-in care go far beyond having someone available to help with practical tasks.
For someone receiving care, it can mean waking up in their own bedroom, enjoying breakfast at their usual time, spending time in the garden or continuing to visit a favourite café.
It means having someone who gets to know them as a person, not simply their care needs.
For husbands, wives and partners, it can mean sharing more enjoyable time together while having help with the responsibilities that may have become physically or emotionally demanding.
And for adult sons and daughters, particularly those who live some distance away or are balancing work and family commitments, knowing a trusted Care Professional is supporting their loved one can bring enormous reassurance.
Rather than always being the person providing, organising or worrying about care, family members can have more time to enjoy simply being a son, daughter or partner again.
It’s about protecting relationships, maintaining independence and helping everyone enjoy a better quality of life.
When Allan R.’s father needed additional support following a fall, the family wanted him to remain in his own home, surrounded by everything familiar to him.
Radfield arranged live-in care tailored to his needs, with additional Care Professionals providing support when required.
Allan R. shared:
“Dad had two carers living in with him for two weeks at a time, and they were fantastic. They looked after all his needs and kept him comfortable and safe at home. When extra support was needed, other carers came in to help. Thanks to Radfield, Dad was able to spend his final days peacefully at home, just as he wished.”
For Allan’s family, live-in care helped make something deeply important possible: respecting his father’s wishes and allowing him to remain comfortable in the home he loved.
Every family is different, but this experience reflects what we believe good care should achieve, dignity, choice, familiar relationships and reassurance for those closest to the person receiving care.
Welcoming someone into your home is a significant decision. Finding the right person matters enormously, but so does knowing that the care arrangement will be properly supported and managed.
At Radfield, we believe families should be able to concentrate on their loved one rather than having to become responsible for organising and supervising care themselves.
As a family-run business, we understand the trust families place in us.
Jackie and Mark Gillen established Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Huddersfield in 2018. Alongside our Registered Manager, Gemma Bristow, and experienced care team, we take personal responsibility for the quality and management of the service we provide.
Our fully managed approach means:
If something changes or a concern arises, our Care Professionals are never left to manage things alone. They have an experienced local team they can turn to for advice, guidance and support.
Just as importantly, families know there’s always someone they can speak to who understands their loved one’s circumstances, takes their concerns seriously and will make sure things are followed through.
The result is personal care in the home, backed by professional management and clear accountability.
It’s particularly reassuring for relatives who don’t live nearby, because they know the care is being coordinated and overseen rather than relying on them to manage everything from a distance.
Not all live-in care providers offer the same type of service.
An introductory agency generally helps a family find a suitable care worker. Depending on the arrangement, the family may then be responsible for employment or contractual arrangements, supervision, organising replacement cover and managing changes in care.
With Radfield’s fully managed service, we take responsibility for recruiting and supporting our Care Professionals, planning care and managing the ongoing service.
Both approaches can suit different circumstances. The important distinction is who takes responsibility for making the care arrangement work over time.
For families who want professional support and reassurance without having to manage the care themselves, this can make a significant difference.
We understand that deciding to arrange care can feel daunting, particularly when circumstances have changed unexpectedly.
Our approach is personal and straightforward.
You can also read our guide to what happens during a care consultation.
Live-in care is sometimes described as 24-hour or 24/7 home care, because a Care Professional lives in the person’s home rather than attending only for scheduled visits.
However, this doesn’t mean one person provides continuous active care for 24 hours.
A live-in Care Professional generally provides support throughout the day, has agreed breaks and normally sleeps overnight.
Waking-night care is not included as part of the standard live-in arrangement. If someone needs assistance or supervision during the night, we’ll assess their needs and discuss whether additional waking-night support is required.
Continuity is also important. Our live-in Care Professionals typically work in two-week rotations, allowing familiar relationships to develop. We coordinate the agreed staffing arrangements and work to manage transitions and cover as smoothly as possible.
You can find out more in our guide to sleep-in and waking-night care.
Our fully managed live-in care starts from £1,665 per week, with the final cost depending on the person’s needs and the care arrangements required.
The fee reflects more than the support provided by the Care Professional living in the home. It also reflects the wider service we provide, from recruitment, employment and training through to personalised care planning, coordination and ongoing management oversight.
Where additional support is required, such as waking-night care, this may involve extra charges.
We’ll explain what’s included, any additional costs and the arrangements we recommend, so your family can make an informed decision without pressure.
When comparing live-in care providers, it’s worth considering not only the weekly price, but also what responsibilities the provider takes on and what support is available if circumstances change.
Have a question about live-in care or what it might cost?
Yes, for many people live-in care can be a suitable alternative to residential care. It allows them to remain in familiar surroundings, maintain established routines and receive personalised support. We assess individual needs to establish whether this is an appropriate option.
Read more about live-in care as an alternative to residential care.
Yes. Familiar surroundings, consistent routines and a trusted Care Professional can be particularly reassuring for someone living with dementia. Suitability depends on their individual needs and the level of support and supervision required.
Yes, in some circumstances. Live-in care can help couples continue living together in their own home. We’ll assess both people’s needs to determine whether one Care Professional can support them appropriately or additional care is needed.
Our team reviews care arrangements as needs develop, working with the client, family and relevant professionals to agree appropriate changes. Families aren’t expected to work through these decisions alone.
Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Huddersfield provides live-in care across Wakefield, Huddersfield and surrounding communities, including Ossett, Horbury, Mirfield and Skelmanthorpe, subject to individual needs and suitable staffing arrangements.
We’re proud that our service has been rated Good overall and Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
But what matters most to us is the difference good care makes to people’s everyday lives, helping them remain independent, enjoy familiar surroundings and maintain the relationships that mean so much.
For families, that means knowing there are caring, experienced people taking responsibility for the arrangements and keeping their loved one’s wellbeing at the centre of every decision.
You don’t need to know exactly what type of care is required before contacting us.
Perhaps you’re concerned about a parent living alone, exploring support following a hospital stay or wondering whether someone could continue living at home rather than move into residential care.
Whatever your circumstances, we’re here to listen.
We’ll take time to understand what’s important to you and your loved one, explain the options available and help you consider whether live-in care could be the right choice.
Because great care isn’t simply about meeting someone’s needs. It’s about helping them continue living a life that feels like their own.
An initial conversation is friendly and without obligation.
Jackie is committed to ensuring the quality of services provided remains outstanding and enjoys guiding the strategic direction of the business.
Read moreGet in touch with your local Radfield Home Care office today and find out more about the support we offer and the difference we can make.