Live-In Care in Kent
Live-in care allows your loved one to remain with the people, things, and routines they enjoy.
Nightingales Live-in Care offers you a bespoke care package delivered by our dedicated team of carers. They are able to work and adapt to any medical condition offering full support to your loved one or your family. Maintaining respect, dignity and independence is imperative to our way of working. You may find some care settings to be institutional, we remove this by offering your care within your loved ones’ home whilst providing support, companionship and peace of mind.
We’ll match your loved one’s needs and personality with a caregiver. They move in and do everything they can to make your loved one’s later years as enjoyable as possible. To live their lives in the place where they are happiest and where they are most at ease — at home.
Which areas in Kent do we provide live-in carers?
We provide live-in care across Kent including these towns and villages.
Maidstone
Dover
Rochester
Gravesend
Margate
Tonbridge
Sandwich
Sittingbourne
Dymchurch
Hythe
Folkestone
Cheriton
Wormshill
Cranbrook
Shorne
Eastling
Ramsgate
Tenterden
Ashford
Broadstairs
St Margaret’s at Cliff
What is the role of a live-in carer?
A live-in carer assists your loved one with a variety of household and personal care tasks to ensure their well-being.

Household chores

Assist with dressing

Personal hygiene

Preparation of meals

Prompting for medication

Companionship

Who are our live-in carers?
We hold your carer’s performance to a high level. From background checks and in-person evaluations to the simplest and most effective question: “Would I trust this individual to look after my mother?”
You can be confident that if you choose us, you will be assigned a caregiver who is qualified for the job.
Our Live-In Caregivers have extensive local knowledge. They receive in-house expert introduction training and ongoing refresher training to keep their skills up to date with industry best practices.
They have been thoroughly vetted, interviewed, and the Disclosure and Barring Service has provided them with an enhanced check (DBS). They will always arrive on time, greet you with a friendly smile, and remain courteous and helpful. We only hire the best people who we would trust to look after our own family.
DBS Background
Check
Checking their background to ensure that you can entirely trust them.
Situational
Understanding
They'll be put to the test to ensure they make the proper judgments at critical moments.
Character
Assessment
Assuring that they have the kind of loving, polite demeanour that will bring joy to others' lives.
Live-in care funding options
With proper planning, live-in care is more affordable than many people think.

PHBs (Personal Health Budgets) in the NHS
People with long-term health problems are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
It pays for all of your medical expenses. As a result, you should double-check your eligibility.

Direct Payments from the Council
Many people pay for their health care through local government funding. Your requirements and financial situation determine your eligibility. You can regain control of your finances with Direct Payments.

Savings and assets
If they are not eligible for government assistance, most families use their savings. You could also use the equity in your home to help pay for your care.
Call Nightingales Live-In Care on 0800 612 9132 for more information on funding. You are welcome to take advantage of our experience whether you choose us or not - and we believe you will find us refreshingly easy to work with.
What medical conditions can your live-in carers support?
Nightingales experienced live-in carers can support clients with various medical and mental health conditions inclusive of complex care needs.
Frailty
Dementia
Diabetes
Parkinson’s
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Cerebral Palsy
Cancer
Motor Neurone Disease
Mental Health
Spinal Injuries
Muscular Dystrophies
If you could be looking for a live-in care within the area of Kent, we can discuss with you manageable options.
How it works
Frequently asked questions
If you’re looking for professional care for your loved one, but not comfortable with them being in a residential or nursing home then this is a perfect solution. Care can be provided within their home where it’s comfortable and secure, ensuring your loved one is relaxed and provides continuity to their environment.
Please get in touch and we provide you guidance to the best possible solution or find out more about how live-in care works.
Live-in care is an ideal choice for anybody that requires support within their own home. We want to encourage our clients to maintain their independence and continue living in a homely but protected environment. We support clients with multiple conditions including mobility concerns and dementia, there’s no restriction to the clients we support.
We aim to locate you a suitable carer within 3-5 days after the examination is completed. This varies depending on your requirements and meeting arrangements for suitability.
While it’s possible to self-fund live-in care through savings, pensions or help from family, there are a number of options available for financial support. Give us a call on 0800 612 9132 or enquiry@nightingales.co.uk and we’ll be happy to guide you.
Nightingales Live -In will send various profiles of the carers which match your requirements.
We will then arrange for the client and all loved ones to have an informal meeting with the live-in carer. This might be completed via the use of technology depending on where the carer is based, although we’re keen to provide you with various options for carers.
Live-in carers would move into the spare room. This would make them readily available whenever the loved one may require assistance.
Yes, we will support our clients to feel comfortable within their own homes. If possible, we can provide you with various carers to choose from, each will have a detailed profile so you’re able to choose your preferences.
We meet the needs of your loved one in finding the best match for you, this will be based on interests, skills, qualifications and personality type.
Before we make any arrangements and they move in, we will encourage you to meet them face to face or via Zoom depending on the location they will be coming from. If you do have any problems, feel free to contact us anytime and we can make arrangements for your replacement.
Setting up live-in care is effortless and begins with a care assessment where most information can be obtained over the phone. Give us a call on 0800 612 9132 or enquiry@nightingales.co.uk.
Need more information?
We provide a free assessment service in which we come to your home and meet with you and your family to discuss your specific needs and answer any questions you may have. For more information, give us a call on 0800 612 9132 or Complete our Online Form below.
Call us on 020 8466 9664 for more information on Live-In Care
Looking into care can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you need support now or are planning for the future, our team is happy to offer free, friendly advice—with no obligation.