Client comfortable and happy at home
Dementia and complex care

One-to-one dementia care in the familiarity of home

Consistent support from a care companion who gets to know the person well, in the surroundings, routines and memories that matter most.

✓Your family, your choices, our support ✓A small, friendly team you’ll get to know ✓Companionship at the heart of everything we do
Staying at home

Why home matters with dementia

When thinking about care, many people default to a care home. But leaving home comforts, familiar surroundings, loved ones, memories and pets can add to the challenges that come with dementia.

Live-in dementia care provides flexible, one-to-one care and companionship that is tailored completely to the person, especially as their needs change over time.

A familiar face, a familiar routine, and the home they know.

Elderly lady knitting at home
9 in 10
people with dementia would like to remain in their own home

Live-in care is one of the ways that wish can be met, with the one-to-one support needed to do it safely.

How it helps

The benefits of live-in dementia care

1

Familiar surroundings

A familiar environment can help reduce anxiety and confusion, keeping the person in routines that are often the product of habits formed over many years.

2

One consistent person

A regular face who builds trust, recognises and adjusts to the bad days, and gives the family a single point of contact.

3

Fewer hospital admissions

Home can be a safer environment, with fewer falls. Avoiding hospital stays also avoids the loss of strength, mobility and confidence that long admissions can bring.

4

Maintaining independence

The person stays around the people and things they love, keeping the independence that would often be lost in a care home.

What happens next

Arranging dementia care

Every person with dementia is different. We’ll take time to understand them before suggesting anything.

1
When you’re ready

Tell us about the person

Call or email us. Some situations are urgent, and we’ll move as quickly as needed.

2
First conversation

We talk through what’s needed

We’ll take time to understand the person, their needs and what matters most to them, and explain the options and costs clearly.

3
Before care begins

We find the right care companion

We’ll meet you in person at home to answer any questions and gather the information we need. This helps us match the right care companion, based on personality as well as experience. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed.

4
Care begins

Support and guidance

Your care companion supports you, and we stay in touch, providing guidance while everyone settles in and gets to know each other.

Read more about how live-in care works →

Conditions we support

Live-in care for complex and long-term conditions

Alongside dementia, our care companions support people living with a wide range of conditions. These guides explain how live-in care can help.

Tailored one-to-one support

Care companions we know and trust

We help you find the right companion, one who provides peace of mind while supporting independence in a safe, familiar home environment. Our long-standing relationships are with care companions who have proven themselves in providing excellent care, and over 25 years in the sector we’ve developed a highly selective recruitment process.

All our care companions have extensive live-in care experience, from companionship to complex dementia care. They are fully checked and vetted, including Enhanced DBS checks, a full work history, multiple professional references and verified, up-to-date training.

On top of all the mandatory checks, we look for people who are naturally caring and compassionate, and who share our values of trust and integrity.

Client smiling over lunch with her care companion
Common questions

Questions families often ask

Can live-in care support someone as dementia progresses?

Yes. One of the benefits of live-in care is that support can adapt as needs change, with a care companion who already knows the person well.

Do you support more complex needs?

Our care companions have experience from companionship through to complex dementia care, as well as supporting people living with Parkinson’s, stroke and other conditions.

Why does consistency matter so much?

Changes of care companion can be unsettling for someone with dementia. One familiar person, and a routine that stays the same, can make a real difference to how settled they feel.

Do we get to meet the care companion first?

Yes. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed, so you can be confident they’re the right fit.

What does live-in care cost?

Live-in care is typically around £1,300 per week, depending on the level of support needed. We’ll talk you through the costs clearly before you decide anything.

Talk to us about dementia care

We’ll listen, and help you understand the options.

Call 01730 624 070
Get in touch

Happy to talk through your situation, with no obligation

Call the team to talk through your situation and needs. We’ll listen, offer guidance, and help you understand your options.

We’ll usually get back to you the same day. Your details are handled in accordance with our privacy policy.

“McDonald Homecare provided an incredible service. Unlike other agencies we tried, they tailored everything to suit our mother’s needs. They made a difficult situation easy and enabled her to stay in the home she loved.”

Mrs L. Matthers

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📍 Lavender House, Larcombe Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
Leigh and Anila McDonald, founders of McDonald Homecare