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Award-winning, CQC-regulated provider

Helping mum or dad stay in the home they love with live-in dementia care

Our award-winning live-in carers support your parent one-to-one, so they stay settled in the home they know instead of moving to a care home.

  • Dedicated live-in carers, carefully matched to your loved one's needs
  • Day and night support to reduce the risks of falls, wandering and missed medication
  • A trusted alternative to a dementia care home, with expert support in the comfort of home
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★★★★★
Excellent · 102 reviews
4.6

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60+years of care
CQCrated 'Good'
1:1one dedicated carer
24/7day and night support
★★★★★
Excellent on Trustpilot
Your loved one stays in their own home and routine
Expert support around the clock, so you can be their family again
Expert dementia carers, matched to deliver personalised one-to-one care

Why choose Consultus Care and Nursing?

Families trust us for the same reasons, decade after decade.

Family-founded, family-owned

The UK's largest wholly family-owned live-in care provider, founded in 1962 and trusted by families for over 60 years.

GoodCQC overall rating

CQC-regulated, rated 'Good'

Independently inspected and rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission for the quality and compassion of our care.

Carers you can trust

Every carer is met in person and carefully matched to your loved one on personality as well as skill, never sent sight unseen.

Market-leading training

Our carers are trained at our own award-winning centre, so your loved one receives skilled, compassionate care.

A real person, dedicated to you

Dedicated care advisers who support only a small number of families at a time, so you always have someone who knows your situation.

★★★★★

Rated Excellent by families

Rated 'Excellent' with 102 reviews on Trustpilot, from families in your position.

60+ years, family-owned

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You are not alone in this

Watching a parent change with dementia is hard

You are trying to hold down your career, your own family, and still be there every time the phone rings. Deep down you know a care home would mean uprooting them from the one place that still feels familiar, and that unfamiliar surroundings often make dementia symptoms worse. Families should not have to choose between their parent's safety and their parent's home.

  • “I lie awake wondering if she's wandered out or left the hob on.”
  • “He gets frightened and agitated in the evenings and I can't always be there.”
  • “She won't remember a new carer every week, so continuity really matters.”
  • “I feel guilty every single day, whatever I decide.”
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We are here to take this off your shoulders

We understand how worrying memory loss can be for a family. You want your loved one safe and settled, and you want to stop feeling like you are failing them either way. That is exactly what we are here to take off your shoulders.

Care that adapts as dementia changes

Compassionate, personalised support at home, from one carer who knows your loved one.

Keeping your loved one safe at home

Support with falls prevention, wandering, personal care and everyday routines, helping your loved one stay safe in the home they know and love.

One familiar carer they know and trust

A carefully matched live-in carer who builds a trusted relationship, providing the consistency and reassurance that people living with dementia often need.

Support through confusion and anxiety

Compassionate, patient support to help reduce distress, agitation and sundowning, creating a calmer and more reassuring daily routine.

Medication, meals and daily wellbeing

Help with medication, nutrition, hydration and everyday health, ensuring your loved one is comfortable, supported and cared for every day.

Familiar routines that bring comfort

Maintaining familiar routines, favourite activities and meaningful companionship to help your loved one feel settled, engaged and independent.

Care that adapts as dementia changes

As your loved one's needs change over time, their personalised care plan evolves too, helping them remain safely at home for as long as possible.

See what live-in care with Consultus looks like

A short look at how Consultus Care and Nursing supports families across the UK.

Home vs. a care home

Why families choose home over a dementia care home

Consultus live-in dementia carer

One-to-one care in your own home
  • Stays in their own home, where dementia is less disorientating
  • One-to-one care day and night
  • Familiar live-in carers, real continuity
  • Their own pace and habits
  • Couples stay together at home
  • Often lower fees, with tailored one-to-one support

Dementia care home

Residential care with shared staff
  • Unfamiliar, large buildings that add confusion
  • Staff shared across many residents
  • Changing shifts and faces
  • The home's schedule, not theirs
  • Couples often separated
  • Rising fees and less one-to-one care

The relief families feel is the real story

Real reviews from families we've supported.

★★★★★

"It was necessary for me to contact a care service to look after my wife with 24-hour care, and after reviewing a couple of companies I settled on Consultus. I consider it one of my best ever decisions. Every member of staff I have met is just wonderful and so understanding, and the caring teams are truly compassionate in every aspect of their role."

David
13 May 2026 · Verified review
★★★★★

"I have used Consultus to provide live-in carers to support several family members in their own homes over the last 19 years. In general we have been well matched with carers in terms of personalities and experience. I have recommended them to friends who have also become long-term clients."

Sarah
19 February 2026 · Verified review
★★★★★

"The carers are wonderful and go that extra mile, supported by a great team at head office. I highly recommend this company."

Elizabeth
13 May 2026 · Verified review
★★★★★ Trustpilot "Excellent" (102 reviews) Google 4.4

Accredited, inspected and award-winning

Recognised for the quality of our care, our training and our people.

Tonbridge Business Awards 2025 Winner Care Quality Commission - Inspected and rated Good Edexcel Approved Centre HCA Home Care Awards Winner 2025 Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Which live-in care service fits your family?

For most families the choice is between introduced and managed live-in care, and it usually comes down to how hands-on you are able to be. Live-in nursing care is a separate option, for when clinical care is needed.

Introduced live-in care

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Families often choose this if:

  • You live close by and can pop in regularly
  • You are happy to take calls from the carer yourself
  • You want to keep full control of your loved one's care
  • You have the time to manage the day to day

How it works: we match you with a trained self-employed carer, who you supervise, manage and pay directly. It is our most cost-effective option, but when something comes up, the carer calls you rather than us.

Live-in nursing care

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Families need this when:

  • Your loved one has complex medical needs
  • Care has to be delivered by a qualified nurse
  • There is post-surgical, palliative or complex condition care
  • A nursing home is the only other option

How it works: a CQC-regulated service delivered by fully qualified, NMC-registered nurses with at least three years' post-qualification experience across community, acute and palliative care.

Arrange live-in dementia care in three easy steps

Three simple steps to peace of mind.

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1

Speak to our care adviser team

Call our care adviser team or enquire online to discuss your loved one's needs and arrange an assessment.

2

Get matched

We'll pair your loved one with a live-in carer that's matched to your needs.

3

Enjoy peace of mind

Knowing your loved one's care is fully supported by us, you can go back to your role as a daughter or son again.

Everything you are wondering before you call

Your questions, answered.

Will a live-in carer understand dementia specifically?+
Yes. Our carers are experienced in dementia care, including wandering risk, agitation and sundowning, personal care with dignity, and communication as memory changes. Tell us about your loved one and we will match accordingly.
My loved one gets anxious around new people. How does matching work?+
This is exactly why we meet every carer in person. We match on personality and temperament as well as skill, then introduce them gently, so your loved one builds trust with one consistent face rather than a rota of strangers.
Isn't a care home safer for dementia?+
For most families the opposite is true. Home keeps your loved one in familiar surroundings, which reduces the confusion dementia causes, and one-to-one live-in care means constant attention rather than shared staff.
What happens as the dementia progresses?+
Because your loved one's care plan is regularly reviewed, support can increase at home as their needs change, so you are far less likely to face another distressing move later on.
How quickly can care start?+
Often within days. Call us and we will talk you through the timeline for your loved one's situation.
How much does live-in dementia care cost?+
It is often comparable to a quality dementia care home, but with one-to-one care. Call and we will give you clear, no-obligation figures for your loved one's needs.

Peace of mind starts with a simple conversation

Whether you're just starting to explore dementia care or need support more urgently, our experienced team is here to help. We'll take the time to understand your situation, answer your questions and explain the options available, with no pressure or obligation.

  • Keep your loved one safe and supported at home
  • A carefully matched live-in dementia carer
  • Care that adapts as your loved one's needs change
  • Friendly, expert advice from a real person
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