Is home care better than living in a care home?
Many families prefer to use home carers (domiciliary or live-in care) over a care home because it lets the person stay in their own home while still receiving professional support.
- Familiar surroundings: Staying at home means being surrounded by familiar furniture, routines, neighbours, and memories, which can be especially comforting for older adults and people with dementia.
- More independence: The person keeps more control over their daily life — when they wake up, eat, go out, and follow their usual routine.
- Personalised one-to-one care: A home carer focuses on one individual’s needs rather than caring for several residents at once, so support is often more tailored.
- Family involvement: Relatives can stay closely involved in day-to-day care and visits are usually easier and more natural.
Flexibility: Care can range from a few visits a week to full-time live-in care, and can be adjusted as needs change.
Which kind of home care is best for you?
Home Care Visits
A carer visits at pre-arranged times to help with medication, meals, housework or just a chat. perfect if you just need a little help and support.
Live-in Home Care
Your care provider lives at your home and provides round-the-clock company and support. You get the benefits of personal, full-time care whilst staying in your own home.
Client stories - real-life stories of our care in action
How much does home care cost?
We make our prices clear and transparent so you'll always know what to expect.
Home Care Visit Costs
Stay safely and comfortably in your own home with regular visits from a highly-trained carer. Visits can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as 24 hours.
From £34 per hour
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Live-in Care Costs
Your own personal, full-time carer looks after you around the clock in your own home. Ideal for couples who need care but prefer to stay together at home.
From £235 per day
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What’s Included
- Individualised risk assessment and care plan
- Personal care, help with medication, light housework, trips to shops etc
- Support from management team when necessary
- Family access to all care notes via our app
- Two weeks notice.
See what some of the families we care for say about us
What makes 1st Homecare different?
Here’s why hundreds of families in Leighton Buzzard, Oxford and Kings Langley choose our Home Care Services
Familiar Faces
When families arrange care, one of their biggest concerns is who will be coming into their home.
Your care will be delivered by a small, consistent team of highly trained, fully employed carers – many of whom have been brought up in the local area.
Reliable Care
When someone depends on care, reliability matters.
We ensure that with solid care planning, stable teams of carers, careful rota management and efficient communication with families. Your loved one will receive the care they deserve, when they need it.
Clear Communication
When someone you love receives care at home, communication is essential.
At 1st Homecare we prioritise clear, open communication, ensuring families always know who to contact and feel confident in the care being delivered.
Family Values
Choosing a care provider is one of the most important decisions a family can make.
As a family-run organisation, we are guided by the same values families expect for their own loved ones: respect, reliability and genuine commitment to the people we support.
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Care starts with a conversation
Finding the right care shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
We’re here to listen, understand your needs, and help you find the right support for your loved one.
Get in touch today to arrange a friendly, no-obligation conversation.
FREE care assessment enquiry
Just pop in your details and one of our care advisors, will be in touch as soon as possible by phone or email to answer your questions and discuss your care needs.
