Live In Care

Many families are surprised to discover that live-in care is often just as cost-effective as residential care — and in many cases, even more affordable.The average weekly cost of a residential care home in the UK typically ranges between £1,300 and  £2,500, depending on location, type of care required, and room selection. Fees are generally higher in London and the South East, and can increase significantly where specialist support is required, such as dementia care, nursing care, or palliative care.
In comparison, Selwood Care Ltd charges between £1,200 and £1,500 per week, providing dedicated one-to-one support within the comfort and familiarity of your loved one’s own home.Unlike care home fees — which include accommodation costs, shared staffing structures, facilities, and additional services — live-in care fees are focused directly on the personalised support your loved one receives. The care is tailored entirely to their needs, routines, preferences, and lifestyle.

Live-in care becomes particularly cost-effective when supporting couples. In a residential setting, each person would typically require their own room, resulting in two separate weekly fees. With live-in care, a couple can remain together in their own home, with only a modest additional fee applied where both require support. This makes live-in care not only a more economical option, but also a more personal and emotionally supportive solution , allowing couples to stay together in familiar surroundings during later life. Beyond Cost — The Value of One-to-One Care: While cost is naturally an important consideration, many families find that the true value of live-in care lies in:

• Continuity of the same dedicated carer
• Personalised routines and flexibility
• Maintaining independence and dignity
• Remaining in familiar surroundings
• Reduced disruption and anxiety
• Individual attention rather than shared staffing