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Live-in home care in Hertfordshire.
For nearly a decade, our team has been dedicated to providing the finest live-in care, touching the lives of families throughout Hertfordshire. Our commitment revolves around nurturing individuals within the embrace of their cherished homes, not only ensuring their safety and happiness, but also nurturing their holistic well-being. Every aspect of our care is finely tuned to the unique needs, desires, and social inclinations of each person, fostering independence in every way possible.
For those living with intricate conditions like Spinal Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and age-related frailty, our adept care teams are enriched with the wisdom to elevate the quality of life. With dedicated professionals, we stand out by matching the right staff to clients. What sets us apart is our dedication to listening – we take the time to truly listen to you, more than any other care provider.
We are here for every life chapter – whether it's offering a sturdy hand during mobility challenges and frailty, companionship at home, or orchestrating complex care. Our comprehensive live-in care knits together the threads of life, ensuring each person leads a purposeful, meaningful existence.
Through meticulously charted care plans and equipped with the necessary tools, our approach doesn't merely avert pressure injury, falls and other risks – it orchestrates a life journey at home. With Astute Home Care, every chapter of your care is enriched with compassion and dedication.
We aim to provide care for all conditions on an individual basis and will always endeavour to operate within our sphere of skill, experience, and competency in line with the National Institute for Care Excellence guidelines.
We have extensive experience providing care for clients living with Spinal Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and age-related frailty. Our care is suitable for both elderly people and younger people with advanced needs, and we provide it on a 24-hour basis, as well as running shorter-term respite and interim care services.
As shared by a Live-In Care Hub survey, a heartfelt 66% of us would opt to remain nestled in our own homes while receiving the care we deserve, if given the choice. However, when our families confront the reality of a loved one requiring escalating care, the prospect of shifting to a care or care home often looms large. Despite the presence of commendable care homes in Hertfordshire, live-in care is emerging as the favoured path for those who yearn to sustain their residence while embracing the care and support crucial for a vibrant life. Beyond its allure, embracing care within your cherished abode unveils a tapestry of advantages that surpass the upheaval linked with a care home transition.
The beauty of highly tailored one-on-one care, so deeply cherished, finds its true home within your personal space, a luxury a care home cannot replicate. Your lifestyle choices cease to bow to the constraints of imposed schedules – when to rise, savour meals, and engage socially. For couples, live-in care unfurls the chance to remain an inseparable pair, a privilege that can't be guaranteed when both step into a residential care facility. Opting for live-in care as a couple unfurls a remarkably economical avenue compared to pursuing dual care packages within a care home.
Our adept care professional provides a variety of live-in care services in Hertfordshire:
Discreet and Thoughtful Personal Care: Undertaking task-oriented aspects of care, such as bathing and dressing. Additionally, promoting self-esteem through activities like maintaining nails or styling hair.
Companionship Tailored to Your Needs: Providing companionship with utmost respect for your privacy. Ensuring a well-matched caregiver shares similar values and interests for an engaging and enjoyable companionship that supports your emotional and psychological well-being.
Medication Management: Our professional caregivers are trained in medication management, utilising an electronic system for proactive and effective administration. Collection of prescriptions from the pharmacy is also part of their responsibilities.
Enhancing Safe Mobility: In-house Nurse, Cat Lewis, offers expert guidance on equipment to improve safe movement within your home and minimize falls. Additionally, providing recommendations on home adaptations to enhance your overall living experience.
Nurse-Led Specialised Care: Monitoring and identifying changes in health to respond appropriately and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Continuous monitoring and measurement of health outcomes to ensure ongoing improvement in the quality of care provided.
Meal Planning and Cooking: Planning and preparing meals according to your preferences, choices, and nutritional needs. Serving meals at times convenient for you.
Facilitating Social Activities at Home: Ensuring you can invite friends over for socialisation and celebrations. Providing support to enhance your enjoyment without the worry of organising.
Community Trips and Visits: Encouraging and assisting with trips and visits in your local community. Keeping you connected to your surroundings, be it a stroll in the local park or attending clubs and groups.
Domestic Tasks: Performing cleaning tasks and vacuuming throughout to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness standards of your home.
Pet Care: Supporting the care of your beloved pet, including taking dogs for regular walks.
The prospect of welcoming a new presence into your household and life might initially evoke a sense of uncertainty. Yet, with a carefully selected live-in carer from Astute Home Care, perfectly matched to complement your lifestyle, your daily routines can remain undisturbed. We navigate every step of this journey with you, placing utmost significance on connecting you with a long-term companion who aligns with your routines, preferences, and interests, all within the realm of exceptional live-in care in Hertfordshire.
Our carers embark on a comprehensive training program prior to joining our team. This equips them with a holistic understanding spanning from personal care to addressing complex conditions. However, learning doesn't cease there. Our Astute Home Care professionals undergo continuous training, refining their expertise in various domains, including spinal injury care and intricate care requirements. Committed to your well-being, each Astute Home Care carer undergoes thorough DBS checks and is equipped with the skill set to empower you or your loved one, fostering independence while delivering the level of live-in care that resonates with your individual needs. Discover exemplary live-in care in Hertfordshire with Astute Home Care.
Flexibility, freedom and choice to live life on your own terms, with no strict rules or routines to follow.
Ability to stay in your familiar home surroundings, which can be especially beneficial for those with health conditions.
Personalised care plan tailored to your unique needs, created in partnership with you and your loved ones.
Consistency and continuity of care, with the same caregiver for up to eight weeks, gaining familiarity with your preferences and needs.
Enhanced physical and mental health outcomes through individualised care and personal attention.
The ability to keep your beloved pet at home, with caregivers providing pet care and support to enhance your overall well-being.
When you reach out to us at Astute Home Care, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a devoted care advisor. They're here to address all your queries and furnish you with the essential details that will empower you to arrive at the optimal choice.
Following this initial contact, we'll organise a commitment-free in-home consultation, tailored to your convenience. This meeting can take place within the comfort of your residence or even at the hospital, if you're awaiting discharge after treatment. It's a chance for all of us to engage in a candid conversation about your loved one's requirements. Together, we'll chart a path towards aligning them with the ideal professional carer. This pivotal step ensures that we assemble the right team and curate a fitting care plan, precisely when you need it the most.
In Hertfordshire, families often face the financial challenge of self-funding live-in care. However, there are effective strategies to alleviate the costs. Consider investing in a Care Fees Annuity, tailored to cover care expenses, or explore the option of leveraging equity in your assets through an Equity Release scheme. Visit our live-in care funding page to discover how you can finance your care.
For a free care assessment and quote that could save you substantial money, contact us 24-hours a day on 01279 704 037.