Live-in care Ilford
At The Good Care Group, we have been enabling people to live a fulfilled life in the comfort of their own home for over 10 years.
‘Outstanding’ live-in care
For over 10 years The Good Care Group has been providing with professional live-in care. Live-in care is when a professional carer comes and lives with you to provide you with around the clock care, companionship and support so you can live a better quality of life, in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
We are the only live-in care provider in to have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by The Care Quality Commission in all five key measures. We know this provides families with peace of mind that their loved one is receiving the best possible care.
With live-in care there is no need to move into a care home, even for complex care. The Good Care Group’s professional carers can provide you with the care and support you need, from the comfort of your own home.
Staying in your own home also means staying connected with your local community. Call 020 3728 7577 to speak to our friendly client services team today, or alternatively book a call back that suits you.
What are the benefits of live-in care
Our care is focused on keeping people safely and happily in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, whilst improving their overall health and wellbeing. Care is provided on a one-to-one basis and is highly personalised reflecting not just an individual’s care needs, but their choices, wishes and social preferences.
For those living with specialist conditions, our expert care teams are highly trained to provide care and support that positively enhances quality of life, enabling people to live well in their own homes.
Our nurse-led care in , for those living with complex medical conditions, is led and supported by a dedicated Specialist Consultant Nurse, who works closely with our care teams to ensure we are consistently improving our clients health outcomes.
Whether you have mobility and frailty issues, are recovering from an operation and need convalescent care, or you simply require companionship care at home, our comprehensive live-in care service ensures you can live a fulfilled and meaningful life. Our approach to delivering OT-led care at home enables faster discharge from hospital whilst ensuring they have a comprehensive plan of care with all the equipment they need to live well at home, whilst significantly reducing the risk of falling.
Types of care:
- Respite
- Companionship
- Intermediate
- Short term care
- Specialist & complex care
- Over night care
- Personal care
- Emergency care
- Hospital discharge & end of life
Unlike any other live-in home care provider in , we have invested in creating our own market-leading online community for our clients, their families and our professional carers to monitor health outcomes.
For families who may live some distance away from their loved one in , they can access care plans, care records and a calendar of events as and when they wish.
Our health measures are focused on:
- Promoting wellbeing, independence and enjoyment
- Reducing behaviours that challenge through implementation of psychosocial techniques
- Reducing and eliminating antipsychotic drug use
- Promoting excellence in nutrition and hydration
- Reducing and preventing falls in the home
- Reducing hospital admissions and re-admission
- Reducing UTIs and chest infections
A fully managed and regulated live-in care service in
Our fully managed and regulated live-in care service offers families reassurance at a time they need it most. Unlike introduction agencies who are not regulated by CQC, all our live-in carers are directly employed and managed by us. We ensure they are supervised by an experienced manager and supported by clinical experts – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Unrivalled management support
Each dedicated Care Manager has a small portfolio of clients in the area, providing unrivalled levels of support to, not just our clients, but our care team enabling a service that is of the very highest quality.
Why choose The Good Care Group?
Outstanding local carers
- Rigorous recruitment process – only 2% of carers who apply are successful
- Employed carers – staff are paid well, supported and rewarded for loyalty and performance
- Unrivalled training programme – far exceeding statutory requirements
- On-going training and professional development – reflects best practice so carers have the knowledge and skills to give high quality care
- No agency staff
Unrivalled specialist expertise
- Unrivalled expertise in medical conditions
- Holistic approach – person-centred and encompassing medical, emotional and social needs
- Responsive care – consistent monitoring and management of conditions to meet changing needs
- Best practice – drawing on expertise from leading health and social care professionals
Carer continuity through dedicated teams
- Carer support – experienced care managers work with our carers so they work to the best of their abilities
- In-depth knowledge – dedicated carers and experienced managers work closely to understand highly personal conditions and care needs
- Effective rotas – we consider our carers wellbeing so they stay with us for longer and provide better quality care
Fully managed services and 24/7 support
- Fully managed service
- Domestic responsibility taken care of
- Close contact and support from your regional care teams
- 24/7 access to advice and experts
- Free educational events and support programmes
Award winning & assured quality
- Award-winning care – we’re proud to have received more prestigious awards from our industry than any other homecare provider
- Employed carers – using agency staff or those who are self-employed means care quality is not controlled
- Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – we are held legally accountable for our service and have achieved the highest outcomes in our CQC inspections
- Continual control and monitoring – we are able to evaluate any concerns on an on-going basis to ensure the most appropriate level of care is provided at any time
- Unique advisory board – made up of leading health and social care professionals who advise us on delivering best practice, quality home care
Live-in care costs
24-hour live-in care costs are typically in line with a care home and sometimes less. The cost of a care home can vary significantly depending on the standards of care. If nursing care, specialist care of conditions or for those requiring stroke, cancer or palliative care, then the weekly fee can be considerably higher. When considering a care home, it is important to ask them what is included in the weekly fee as there are generally optional extras which can add up over the course of a year.
The cost of live-in care for couples
Live-in care for couples is fast becoming the preferred choice when one or both of you require long term care instead of moving into a care home. If you both have different needs you could find yourselves being split up within the home, which many will find very distressing. With live-in care there is one inclusive weekly fee for providing care at the same address, with a nominal charge to provide couples care. In a care home costs can be double for two separate packages of care and accommodation, making the choice to move into a care home not as cost effective for couples.
If you require further advice about funding care please contact SOLLA, who will be able to assist you.
How to arrange live-in care
The easiest, most convenient and safest option for hiring a live-in carer is to choose one that is fully employed by a reputable care provision agency and is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The Good Care Group provides a managed service and is the only live-in care provider serving to be rated ‘Outstanding’ in all five key areas. As a managed service, The Good Care Group assumes all responsibility for the vetting, training and management of your carer and for the legal obligations relating to their employment.
At The Good Care Group you have full participation in the selection process but with the added peace of mind that your carer has been carefully selected, checked and trained.
At the initial phone call, our friendly client services team will discuss your care needs and your wishes to establish an understanding of the care required.
We would then arrange an assessment with you at home, to formulate the care plan. Your dedicated care manager will work with yourself, your family and other healthcare professionals, to ensure your care plan is highly personalised to your individual needs and preferences.
If care is needed in an emergency we can arrange care to commence in as little as 48 hours, and can also assist with hospital discharge and recovery at home after an operation.
Winning 21 major awards in the last 6 years, The Good Care Group is one of ’s leading providers of live-in care. You can find out more about our one-on-one home care services in here. Alternatively, to speak to someone about your home care requirements please call 0203 728 7577.
What our clients say about live-in care by The Good Care Group
Talk to us about your live-in care needs
We are experts in providing a fully managed, high-quality live-in care service. Call our friendly and approachable team today to see how we can help you and your family.
