Our 24/7 live-in care services in Newcastle, Durham, Gateshead and across the North East of England are person-centred with one-to-one care in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your own home.
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We believe that everyone deserves to live a full and independent life, regardless of their age or ability. We are passionate about providing high-quality, personalised live-in care and 24/7 care across the North East, tailored in a way that will enable our clients to do just that.
Our live-in home carers (CareCompanions™) are well trained and experienced. They match our integrity and high standards. They work closely with our clients and their families to ensure that the best possible care is maintained for as long as it is required. We select our CareCompanions™) with great care and tailor our care packages individually so that we can meet the specific needs and preferences of everyone we work with.
Our team are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care at home, including 24/7 care and short-term care. We are regulated by the CQC to provide live-in care and follow their guidelines very carefully. We are always seeking ways to improve and do so wherever possible. We are committed to providing our clients with the support they require to enrich their lives and enable them to live their lives to the fullest.
Some of our clients only require help with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning, whereas others have more personal or complex care needs due to a health issue or disability. Whatever the requirements may be, we can give you the support needed to live your life as independently as you wish, in a way that will allow you to feel comfortable, relaxed and in control of your own situation.
Whether you require short or long-term live-in care, our dedicated staff will ensure that you have first-class care and attention for as long as you need it. Our 24/7 live-in care services are available across the North East, including in Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Northumberland.
*Available between 9am to 5pm
A care plan tailored to your specific requirements will be prepared.
We understand that every family’s situation is unique, which is why we offer a range of different live-in home care packages that can be tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need help with basic tasks like cooking and cleaning or more complex care such as personal care and medication management, we can create a package that’s right for you.
Ideally suited CareCompanions™ will be chosen to care for you and follow your care plan.
We understand that the decision to allow someone to care for you or your loved one can be a difficult one, which is why we offer a free consultation to all families. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and your loved one and to answer any questions you may have about our services. We want you to be confident that you are making the best decision for your family and we will always work with you to ensure that your loved one is comfortable and safe.
Your happiness, safety and comfort will always be our priority.
Our live-in and 24/7 carers (CareCompanions™) are all well trained and experienced. They do everything they can to make sure our clients are comfortable and well cared for. We are here to make sure that our clients can enjoy getting older, and we strive to ensure quality of life is maintained for you or your loved one.
Most of us will choose to continue living in our own home for as long as we possibly can. The idea of having to move into a care home is frightening and upsetting for a lot of people. Live-in care allows vulnerable people to continue living in their own home with the reassurance and peace or mind that they are safe and well looked after.
A good live-in carer will ensure that you receive dedicated one-to-one care, appropriate to you. They will make sure they understand your preferences, likes, dislikes and routines. They will get to know you and how best to keep you happy and content. Being in the familiarity of your own home will allow you to keep the things which are important to you close to hand with the reassurance that a trusted individual is there for guidance, reassurance or to help in an emergency.
You can keep your pets as a live-in carer will help to look after them too. You will not have to worry about when to take medication or prepare healthy meals as a live-in carer can take care of that. Your family and friends will feel more at ease knowing you are being well looked after and that you are safe. Live-in care is nearly always cheaper than living in a nursing home or residential care home and is far more likely to make you feel independent and safe.
More cost-effective than a care home
The majority of expense to stay in a care home is to cover the accommodation costs. All of the cost of live-in home care is for one-to-one person-centred care and support when you need it.
One-to-one care always on hand day and night
Our around-the-clock home care services ensure you are safe 24/7. A CareCompanion™ will be living in your home and will be there to look after you all through the day. At night they will also respond to any incidents should you need them to help you.
Specialist expertise in medical and complex care issues
We have a wealth of experience in complex care and apply the same high standards whatever the requirements of the client may be. We have arranged successful packages for people with learning difficulties, multiple sclerosis, dementia and severe disabilities.
Regulated by Care Quality Commission
We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and always follow their high standards. We are also members of the Home Care Association, the UK’s membership body for homecare providers.
24/7 live-in home care is provided by an experienced carer who will live in your home and help in whatever way has been agreed. The carer may stay with you for a few days or a few weeks depending on the care package and then another carer will replace them for a similar time period.
Our live-in home carers (CareCompanions™) will follow an agreed plan which may involve help with everyday tasks or more complicated care. Their responsibility will be to follow that plan. They will also be companions, someone familiar and available for you to talk to, whether that is about day-to-day things, the latest news, reminiscing about the past, discussing films and books, or even going through family history. They will share the day-to-day tasks and activities that friends would regularly do together.
Yes, we provide care to match your needs whether it be for personal care, dementia care, or convalescence/respite care. Our suitably qualified CareCompanions™ are trained to meet your specific requirements.
We will carefully select appropriate CareCompanions™ and introduce them to you to make sure you are well-suited before commencing a care package. You will have a chance to discuss your needs with your prospective carer and decide whether they are the right fit for you.
The amount will vary depending on the level and expertise of care required. As every individual is different, please contact us with your requirements and we will give you a quote.
A 24/7 carer will need a bedroom with a bed, bed linen, wardrobe and chest of drawers to store their belongings while they are staying with you. Access to the internet is ideal in this modern world and meals where relevant. This will all be agreed with you beforehand.
We carefully select 24/7 live-in carers who we think will be best suited to our clients but if for any reason you do not feel this to be the case then we will of course endeavour to find another CareCompanion™.
We will always monitor your care needs as we work with you. If your care needs to change then we will change your care package accordingly regardless of whether you need more or less care.
If you have any household pets it is important to us that they are taken care of too. A CareCompanion™ will be selected who is happy to work with any pets you might have.
Yes, of course. Your carer will be there when you need them but will be happy to give you time with your family and friends when you want it.
If you or your loved ones are in need of 24/7 live-in home care or home care in the North East, please leave your details below and our experienced staff will be in touch shortly to discuss how we can help you.
*Available between 9am to 5pm
Our bespoke 24/7 live-in care and other home care packages are available in a wide range of locations within the North East, such as Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Northumberland, and many other towns and remote areas within the North East region.
There may be a time when your loved one is no longer able or willing to care for themselves and their home. When that happens, you and your loved one will be faced with the decision as to how best to handle the situation.
In the past, the options would be limited. You could try to keep them safe in their own home, you could have them move in with you or you with them, or they could be placed in a care home. While any of these may work, another popular option is live-in care, and it might be the best choice in your situation.
Live-in care involves having a carer or a team of carers move into your loved one’s home. They can be there 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist your loved one with whatever he or she may need from day to day. A live in carer may perform many different services. A few common ones are:
Here are a few suggestions for you when selecting a live-in care provider:
An in-home health care service might be the perfect solution to give your loved one their desired level of support, particularly if you’ve got the best people for it. If you take the time to find the right fit, your loved one can be well protected and cared for, and you’ll be confident in the knowledge that you’ve made the right choice. After all, the right amount of care and support can go a long way for you and your loved ones.
When you’re looking for affordable private live-in home care, Shine Care at Home is here to help. For over eleven years, Shine Care at Home has been providing specialist, person-centred at home and live-in adult care services for people with complex care issues, to give those people and their families the peace of mind that comes with knowing they’re being well cared for.
Providing high quality service based on connection, kindness, and compassion, we offer live-in care services, dementia care services, personal care services, companion care services, and respite care services, exceeding standards and expectations to help our clients live their best possible lives.
We currently serve clients across Whickham, Blaydon, Burnopfield, Sunniside, Low Fell, Westerhope, Rowlands, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Gateshead, as well as covering the whole of the North East of England.
For more information about our services, call 0191 488 3413 or contact us to make an enquiry.
