Live-in Care in Birmingham & the West Midlands

For many families across Birmingham, the choice isn't really between home and a care home - it's about how to keep Mum, Dad or a partner safely in the house they love. Live-in care answers that question. One carer, chosen for their skills and personality, moves in and becomes the steady pair of hands that daily life now needs.

Your carer helps with whatever matters: getting washed and dressed, cooking proper meals, remembering tablets, keeping the house in order, and simply being there - for a chat over breakfast, a trip into Sutton Park or the shops in Kings Heath, or a reassuring presence through the night.

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  • DBS-checked carers
  • Family-run, Birmingham based
  • CQC-defined introductory agency
  • 24/7 on-call support
  • Free care assessment
  • Birmingham & West Midlands

Always someone there

Day and night support from one familiar carer

Your own front door

Stay with your belongings, garden, pets and neighbours

Matched with care

Carers chosen for personality as well as skills

Is it right for you?

  • Older people who are no longer safe living alone but want to stay in their own home
  • Families worried about falls, missed medication or a parent eating poorly
  • People living with dementia, Parkinson's or frailty who benefit from consistency
  • Couples who want to stay together rather than move into separate care settings
  • Anyone facing a care home move who would rather explore an alternative first

How your carer helps

  • Help getting up, washing, dressing and going to bed
  • Cooking, shopping and keeping a healthy diet
  • Medication prompts at the right times
  • Housework, laundry and keeping the home running
  • Company, conversation and trips out
  • Getting to GP, dentist and hospital appointments
  • Reassurance at night, with waking-night cover where needed
  • Planned cover when your carer takes their breaks

A typical day with a live-in carer

Every day looks different because it's built around you, but many of our Birmingham clients have a rhythm like this: a gentle start with help in the bathroom and a cooked breakfast; a walk, a visit to friends or a bit of gardening in the morning; lunch and a rest; then a trip to the shops, a favourite TV programme or a phone call with the grandchildren. In the evening your carer helps with tea, gets everything ready for bed and is close by overnight.

Carers take a daily break, usually of two hours, which we plan around the quieter part of your day. They also have their own bedroom, so they're rested and able to give their best.

How much does live-in care cost in Birmingham?

Live-in care with Birmingham Angels starts from £1,100 a week. Your exact cost depends on the level of support, whether specialist experience such as dementia care is needed, and whether one or two carers are required. Birmingham care homes typically charge around £1,250-£1,450 a week for residential care and more for nursing care - so live-in care is often similar in cost, with the big difference that you get one-to-one support without leaving home.

Many people pay privately, but Attendance Allowance, council support from Birmingham City Council or Solihull Council, and NHS Continuing Healthcare can all help. See our guide to paying for care for the details.

Questions families ask

Often within a few days. Once we've talked through your needs and completed a free assessment, we introduce a suitable carer and agree a start date - including to line up with a hospital discharge.

A private bedroom, access to a bathroom, their meals (or a food allowance) and Wi-Fi to stay in touch with their own family. They also need a daily break, which we plan into the routine.

We arrange a relief carer in advance and introduce them before they start, so support continues without a gap.

Yes. We'll share the proposed carer's profile and arrange an introduction, and if the match doesn't feel right we'll suggest someone else.

Related services

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care

Patient, consistent live-in support that helps people with dementia stay settled and safe in familiar surroundings.

Care for Couples

One carer supporting both partners under one roof, so you can stay together at home.

Respite Care

A trained carer steps in for a week or more so family carers can rest, travel or recover.

Where we provide live-in care

Choose your area for local details, including nearby hospitals and the council that covers you.

Read our guides

Talk to us about live-in care

Talk to us for free, friendly advice and a no-obligation care assessment. Lines are open 9am-10pm, 7 days a week.

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