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For most families, cost is one of the first and biggest questions when looking into care, and rightly so. It's a significant commitment, and you want to be sure it's sustainable for the long term. The trouble is, when you start searching online, you're met with a confusing range of figures and very little explanation of what actually sits behind them.

At Edyn, we speak with families about the cost of care every single day, so we know how bewildering it can feel. This guide is here to clear things up: what live-in care typically costs across the UK in 2026, how it compares to a care home, what shapes the price, and how our own pricing works. Our aim is simple: to help you feel informed and confident, not overwhelmed.

How much does live-in care cost in 2026?

Across the UK, live-in care generally costs between £1,200 and £1,600 per week for someone with fairly straightforward needs, with the full range stretching higher for more complex care. That works out to roughly £180 to £215 a day for round-the-clock, one-to-one support in the comfort of someone's own home.

Where you land within that range depends on a handful of factors (more on those below), but the headline point is this: you're paying for dedicated, personal support from a carer who lives with your loved one and gets to know them properly.

The myth that care homes are cheaper

It's one of the most common assumptions families arrive with: that a care home must be the more affordable option. In most cases, that simply isn't true.

Residential care homes in 2026 frequently charge similar or higher weekly fees than live-in care, and the gap widens further for couples. Because a single live-in carer can often support two people for one fee, a couple can stay together in their own home for roughly the cost of a single care home place, rather than paying for two separate rooms.

There's also the question of what's included. With a care home, it's always worth asking exactly what the weekly fee covers, as \"extras\" like outings, hairdressing or certain activities are often charged on top and can add up considerably over a year. With live-in care, the fee goes entirely towards your loved one's own personalised support.

And of course, the real value of live-in care isn't only financial. It's staying in familiar surroundings, keeping your own routines, sleeping in your own bed, and receiving one-to-one attention from a carer who knows you, things that are hard to put a price on.

What affects the cost of live-in care?

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No two care packages are quite the same, because no two people are. The main things that influence the weekly cost are:

The level of care needed. Someone who mainly needs companionship and a little help around the home will sit at the lower end. Someone with advanced dementia, complex medical needs, or significant mobility support will sit higher, as this calls for more specialist skills and training.

Night-time support. A carer who occasionally helps once or twice in the night is different from one who needs to be awake and active throughout it. More intensive night-time care typically increases the cost.

Care for one person or a couple. Supporting two people costs a little more than one, but, as above, far less than two separate care arrangements.

Optional extras. Things like having a carer who can drive, or help managing a household food budget, can be added to suit your family's needs.

How Edyn's pricing works

We believe in clear, honest pricing. To make things simple, we group our care into three tiers, depending on the level of support required. Our Care Advisors and Care Managers work through this with you, so you only ever pay for the care your family actually needs.

Tier 1: Standard live-in care. For those who need some support with daily tasks such as household help, assistance around the home, companionship, medication support, personal hygiene, and occasional light night-time help. From £1,245 per week for one person, or £1,800 per week for a couple.

Tier 2: Specialist live-in care. For those with conditions such as dementia or Parkinson's, or needs such as catheter, stoma or PEG care, hoisting (where one carer can manage it), and support with more challenging situations. From £1,495 per week for one person, or £2,000 per week for a couple.

Tier 3: Advanced live-in care. For those needing significant, continuous and specialist support throughout the day, including complex one-to-one care, hoisting that requires more than one person, and help with severely challenging needs. From £1,745 per week for one person, or £2,250 per week for a couple.

Optional extras

You can also tailor your package with a few additional services:

The best way to find out exactly where you'd sit is a quick chat with one of our team, who can talk through your situation and prepare a tailored quote.

Could you get help with the cost?

Live-in care doesn't always have to be paid for entirely out of your own pocket, and it's well worth checking what support might be available before assuming you'll self-fund. A few routes to explore:

You can read more in our guides to state and local authority funding and self-funding care, and our Family Care Advisors are always happy to help you understand which options might apply.

Let's talk it through

Understanding the cost of care is about more than a single weekly figure, it's about finding the right level of support at a price that works for your family, for the long term. That's exactly the kind of conversation our team has every day, and there's never any pressure or obligation.

Book a free family care advice call, or give us a ring on 020 3970 9900. We'll help you understand your options and find the way forward that's right for you.

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  • Carer with a car or driving licence: £40 to £80 per week
  • Spousal support (where the carer also helps another resident with light domestic duties): £100 per week
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  • Local authority funding. If your assets fall below £23,250, your council may contribute towards the cost of care following an assessment. Crucially, the value of your own home is not counted in this assessment when you receive care at home, which can make a real difference to whether you qualify.
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare. For those with significant health needs, the NHS may fund care in full. It isn't means-tested, though the eligibility bar is high.
  • Attendance Allowance. A non-means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care, which can be put towards your costs.
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The rules can seem complicated, the terms unfamiliar, and the stakes feel high. But here's the reassuring truth: there's more support available than many families realise, and once you understand how the system fits together, it becomes far less overwhelming.\n\n\n\nThis guide focuses on local authority funding, the support your council may provide towards the cost of care. 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But there's another route that's often overlooked, and for those who qualify, it's one of the most valuable forms of support available.\n\nIt's called NHS Continuing Healthcare, or CHC. It's a package of care arranged and funded entirely by the NHS, and unlike local authority funding, it isn't means-tested: your savings, income and pr","published_at":"08 Jul 2026"},{"title":"Cost of a Care Home vs Live-in Care: The Surprising Truth","slug":"cost-of-a-care-home-vs-live-in-care-the-surprising-truth","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#c8a8a8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/27e86/AdobeStock_308944775.jpg","srcSet":"/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/a43f0/AdobeStock_308944775.jpg 500w,\n/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/98e7d/AdobeStock_308944775.jpg 1000w,\n/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/27e86/AdobeStock_308944775.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/cf24b/AdobeStock_308944775.webp 500w,\n/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/01f1c/AdobeStock_308944775.webp 1000w,\n/static/1a89bae3eb02938b4f8f9854a4286c55/d0f64/AdobeStock_308944775.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":1274}}},"excerpt":"When families start thinking about care, there's an assumption almost everyone arrives with: that a care home must be the cheaper option, and that one-to-one care at home is a luxury reserved for the few. It's one of the most common beliefs we come across, and one of the most mistaken.\n\nThe reality, once you look at the actual figures, is genuinely surprising: live-in care is very often comparable in cost to a care home, and frequently cheaper, especially for couples and for those with higher ca","published_at":"08 Jul 2026"},{"title":"State and local authority funding","slug":"state-and-local-authority-funding","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#181818","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/f19bc/AdobeStock_356302315.jpg","srcSet":"/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/26cfb/AdobeStock_356302315.jpg 500w,\n/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/1b035/AdobeStock_356302315.jpg 1000w,\n/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/f19bc/AdobeStock_356302315.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/921bf/AdobeStock_356302315.webp 500w,\n/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/b7ef5/AdobeStock_356302315.webp 1000w,\n/static/075ea94637c7ea18bc0c8bfbe88c147d/c9c6a/AdobeStock_356302315.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":1333}}},"excerpt":"We understand that care can be expensive, and many families are unaware that financial support may be available through their local authority. Understanding your funding options is an important first step when arranging care for yourself or a loved one.\n\nIn England, local authorities have a legal duty to assess anyone who appears to need care and support. If eligible, you may receive financial assistance towards the cost of care at home, live-in care, or residential care.\n\n\nThe First Step: A Car","published_at":"21 May 2026"},{"title":"Self-funding care","slug":"self-funding-care","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#d8d8c8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/f19bc/AdobeStock_334176635.jpg","srcSet":"/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/26cfb/AdobeStock_334176635.jpg 500w,\n/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/1b035/AdobeStock_334176635.jpg 1000w,\n/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/f19bc/AdobeStock_334176635.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/921bf/AdobeStock_334176635.webp 500w,\n/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/b7ef5/AdobeStock_334176635.webp 1000w,\n/static/9ed6609ad5b45ffe5a50a9d456132c4e/c9c6a/AdobeStock_334176635.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":1333}}},"excerpt":"What options are there if I’m a self-funder?\n 1. Pay for care with savings, shares, and pensions\n 2. Insurance policies such as Care annuity\n 3. Equity release schemes, such as lifetime mortgages services\n\nBefore you do anything, check you’re claiming all the state and other benefits\nyou’re entitled to, some of these are not means-tested. Make sure you’ve checked\nout all the local authority and NHS funding options too.\n\nIf you find yourself having to fund the cost of your own long term care, kno","published_at":"16 Jul 2021"},{"title":"What is the cost of live-in care?","slug":"what-is-the-cost-of-live-in-care","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/5267c/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.jpg","srcSet":"/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/fa695/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.jpg 480w,\n/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/a0d3e/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.jpg 960w,\n/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/5267c/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.jpg 1920w","sizes":"(min-width: 1920px) 1920px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/95a23/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.webp 480w,\n/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/5bdbe/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.webp 960w,\n/static/9d74d197390748c00bd3eb864b8416ee/9c00f/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4386326.webp 1920w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1920px) 1920px, 100vw"}]},"width":1920,"height":1280}}},"excerpt":"At Edyn, we know through our experience in helping many families to plan for\nlive-in care, that the cost of care is a significant consideration. As you begin\nexploring your options, it’s important you are equipped with a comprehensive\nunderstanding of how best to pay for your care and which is best suited to your\nfinancial situation.\n\nWe understand, with the vast array of options to fund your care, it can be\nbewildering. At Edyn we speak to clients about financial options on a daily\nbasis. We ca","published_at":"16 Jul 2021"},{"title":"What are my funding options?","slug":"what-are-my-funding-options","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#d8d8e8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/f19bc/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.jpg","srcSet":"/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/26cfb/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.jpg 500w,\n/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/1b035/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.jpg 1000w,\n/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/f19bc/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/921bf/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.webp 500w,\n/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/b7ef5/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.webp 1000w,\n/static/46bb003ef3e6ef4b3d45012ae6cb2358/c9c6a/pexels-anna-shvets-5257312.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":1333}}},"excerpt":"For all of us, there comes a time when you or a loved one needs care. At this\npoint, choosing the right care, at the right time can be an overwhelming\nprospect. This is only compounded by potential financial implications. As you\nbegin exploring your options, it’s important you are equipped with a\ncomprehensive understanding of how best to pay for your care and which is best\nsuited to your financial situation.\n\nWe understand, with the vast array of options to fund your care, it can be\nbewildering","published_at":"16 Jul 2021"}]}},"pageContext":{"slug":"what-is-the-cost-of-live-in-care-2","tagSlug":"paying-for-care","feature_image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/57/1f/571fdc8a-aa9a-4837-a3ef-49c48fe6bc13/content/images/2026/07/AdobeStock_422377248.jpeg"}},"staticQueryHashes":["2482565613","267138725"]}