Two personal care plans
Each person is assessed as an individual, with their own routines, preferences, medication, risks and goals reflected clearly in the shared arrangement.
Live-in care for couples
Keep caring for each other. Let us carry the rest.
One shared care arrangement can help a couple remain together at home, with individual support for each person.
- Two personal care plans
- One professional carer in the home
- A fully managed Edyn care team
One home. Two people.Care that respects both.
One shared homelife stays familiar
Two care plansindividual needs stay clear
Fully managedby one Edyn care team
The relationship comes first
Care should support life together, not take it over.
When one or both partners need help, couples can face an impossible-feeling choice: struggle on alone or risk being separated by different care arrangements.
Live-in couples care creates another option. A professional carer handles agreed practical and personal support while the couple keeps their home, routines and relationship at the centre of daily life.
Everyday support
Care for two people, without treating them as one.
A shared arrangement brings routines together where helpful, while preserving individual choices, records and privacy.
Shared daily routines
Meals, appointments and household life can stay joined up while personal support is provided privately and at the right pace for each partner.
Medication support
Separate medication records and routines help keep prompts or safe administration clear, accurate and aligned with each person's care plan.
Mobility and personal care
Support with washing, dressing, continence, walking and transfers can differ for each person without disrupting life together.
Household and companionship
Cooking, shopping, laundry and light housekeeping are shared once, leaving the couple with more time and energy for each other.
Family reassurance
One managed arrangement gives relatives a clearer view of how both people are doing and one care team to contact when circumstances change.
How shared care works
Joined-up support begins with two individual conversations.
We learn what matters to each partner separately and together, then build an arrangement that is clear for the couple, their family and the professional carer.
See how Edyn arranges care- 01One shared home and familiar way of life
- 02An individual assessment for each person
- 03Private support delivered with dignity
- 04Shared routines where the couple wants them
- 05Clear records for medication and care tasks
- 06A plan that can change for either partner
The practical picture
One arrangement, carefully balanced
Two assessmentsbecause each person is different
One care teamcoordinating the whole arrangement
Shared routineswhere they make life easier
Individual recordsfor clear and accountable care
From £1,800per week, confirmed after assessment
One familiar homewith space to remain a couple
Comparing shared care
Couples live-in care compared with a care home.
The biggest difference is not only where care happens. It is also whether support is arranged around one shared household or two individual residential placements.
| What to compare |  | Care home |
|---|---|---|
| How the cost is quoted | One shared weekly arrangement for the household, from £1,800, confirmed after both assessments. | Care homes generally assess and quote for each resident. A couple should combine both individual fees, which may differ by room and care needs. |
| Living together | The couple remains together in their own home and can continue sharing their bedroom if they choose. | Both people need a suitable placement. A shared room, double room or adjacent rooms may not be available and policies vary by home. |
| Care planning | Each partner has an individual care plan, coordinated through one professional carer and one Edyn care team. | Each person is a separate resident with an individual care plan delivered by the home's wider staff team. |
| Daily routines | Meals, bedtimes, visitors, pets and outings can continue around the couple's preferences and home life. | Couples can still spend time together, but routines, meals and activities operate within the home's environment and staffing. |
| One-to-one attention | The live-in carer's working time is dedicated to the couple's household and agreed care plans. | Staff support several residents. The amount of individual time depends on the home, staffing and each resident's assessed needs. |
| Changing or night-time needs | If combined needs become too high for one carer, Edyn may recommend waking-night or additional support and explain the added cost. | A residential or nursing home may support higher needs, but the appropriate home, room and fee must be confirmed for each person. |
| What the price includes | Managed live-in care and coordination. The household continues to provide accommodation, food or an allowance, and normal home costs. | Accommodation, meals and care are usually covered by the fee, but nursing, top-ups and other extras vary and should be checked in writing. |
Care homes differ by location, room type, facilities and level of care. Ask each provider for two written quotes and confirm whether shared or adjacent rooms, nursing care and any top-up fees are included.
Read the NHS care home guideWhen couples care can help
Shared care does not require shared needs.
The assessment looks at the combined picture and whether one professional carer can support both people safely.
01Both partners need everyday support
One professional carer may be able to support both people with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and household routines. The assessment confirms whether the combined needs can be met safely and sustainably.
02One partner has become the main carer
Live-in care can lift practical and personal-care responsibility from a spouse or partner. They can remain closely involved without carrying the full physical and emotional load alone.
03Each person has different needs
Couples do not need matching diagnoses or support levels. One person may need complex personal care while the other needs lighter assistance, reassurance or help around the home.
04Needs change at different times
The Care Manager can review one person's plan without losing sight of how that change affects their partner, the carer and the wider household.
Preparing the home
Make room for care without losing the feeling of home.
The household needs to work for two care plans, the couple's privacy and the professional carer's working and living needs.
Protect private space
Agree which parts of the day and home remain just for the couple, and how personal care will be delivered discreetly.
Plan shared and separate routines
Keep the meals, outings and rituals the couple enjoys together while allowing different rest times, appointments and support needs.
Give the carer a suitable room
A professional carer needs a private bedroom and proper breaks so the arrangement remains safe and sustainable.
Review the whole household
When one person's needs change, the Care Manager considers the impact on both partners and updates the plan accordingly.
Fully managed couples care
One carer in the home. A wider team balancing both plans.
Assess both
A Care Manager understands each person's needs and how the couple wants daily life to work together.
Match carefully
We select a professional carer with the skills, confidence and personality to support the whole household.
Review together
The care team reviews changes for either partner and keeps the combined arrangement safe and sustainable.
Questions couples and families ask
Clear answers before making a shared decision.
Every couple, home and combination of needs is different. An assessment turns the general answers here into a specific plan.
Can one live-in carer look after two people?
Often, yes. It depends on each person's needs, the amount of support required during the day and night, the home environment and whether one carer can meet both care plans safely. Edyn confirms this through assessment.
Do both partners receive their own care assessment?
Yes. Each person is assessed individually and has care needs, preferences, risks and outcomes recorded clearly. The two plans are then coordinated around shared household life.
What if one person needs much more care than the other?
That is common. The care plan can give one partner more hands-on support while the other receives lighter assistance. The assessment also checks that the combined workload is realistic for one live-in carer.
Can couples remain in the same bedroom?
Yes, if that is their choice and it remains safe. Equipment, night-time needs and moving-and-handling guidance may affect the practical setup, which the Care Manager will discuss sensitively.
Is couples care cheaper than arranging two separate services?
A shared live-in arrangement can be more cost-effective than two separate placements, but the price depends on the combined level and complexity of care. Edyn confirms the weekly cost after assessment.
What if one partner goes into hospital?
The care team will review what support the person at home still needs and plan for discharge when appropriate. Any change to the arrangement or price will be explained clearly.