Choosing private home care in Dublin is a decision more families are making today, often after weighing up how much control they want over the support a loved one receives, and how quickly that support needs to begin.
For many people, arranging care privately means being able to shape it around real life. It can mean starting support when it is needed, adjusting hours as circumstances change, or simply choosing a provider whose values match what a family wants for someone they love.
In this article, we look at eight key reasons why families across Dublin choose us when they decide to arrange private home care for a parent, grandparent, or other loved one.
Why private home care in Dublin matters for local families
Private home care means support that is arranged and paid for directly, rather than depending solely on hours allocated through the HSE Home Support Scheme. For some families, this is the main route to care from the outset; for others, it works alongside HSE-funded hours, adding extra support at a particular time or covering needs the current allocation doesn’t quite meet.
Choosing this route often comes down to timing and control. A family might want care to begin sooner rather than wait to hear what hours become available, or want the flexibility to increase support gradually as a loved one’s needs change, without having to reapply or wait again.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: making sure a vulnerable or elderly loved one gets the right support, at the right time, from carers they can trust.
Private home care in Dublin: 8 reasons to choose BCHC
Here are eight reasons why families across Dublin choose us when they decide to arrange private home care for someone they love.
#1. Private home care in Dublin shaped around your family’s choices
When care is arranged privately, your family has more say over how it looks: which days a carer visits, how many hours are needed, and what kind of support matters most. We begin with a thorough assessment, carried out with you and, where appropriate, your loved one’s family and healthcare team, so that the plan we put in place reflects real preferences and routines rather than a standard package. As circumstances change, that plan can change with them, giving your family confidence and peace of mind at every stage.
#2. Over 21 years of experience in North Dublin’s communities
We began life as a community organisation, growing out of a group who supported elderly neighbours in North Dublin. Over more than two decades, that same community spirit has grown into a modern, HSE-approved organisation serving families across Dublin 1, Dublin 7 and Dublin 15. That depth of local experience means we understand the area and the people, and we bring that understanding to every family we work with.
#3. Garda-vetted, trained and uniformed carers
Trust matters more than almost anything else when someone is coming into a loved one’s home. Every one of our carers is Garda-vetted before they begin working with us, and all complete comprehensive training, including manual and patient-handling certification, so families can feel confident from the very first visit. Carers also arrive in uniform and carry ID badges, giving both the person receiving care and their family an immediate, visible sense of reassurance.
#4. A person-centred assessment that puts your loved one first
Care should never follow a one-size-fits-all model, particularly when a family is arranging and paying for it directly and wants to know exactly what they are getting. We take the time to understand physical needs, the home environment, and personal preferences before support begins, so the resulting plan genuinely reflects the person receiving it. These plans are reviewed regularly, allowing care to adapt smoothly as needs evolve, while always protecting dignity and independence.
#5. Consistent, familiar carers wherever possible
Wherever possible, we aim to assign the same carer to the same person, because consistency makes a real difference, particularly for those who find change unsettling or who are living with memory loss. A familiar, compassionate face who understands someone’s routines and small daily habits can turn a visit into something genuinely supportive rather than something clinical. Over time, these relationships often become one of the most valued parts of the care we provide.
#6. Part of a wider network of trusted, not-for-profit providers
We’re a member of Dublin Home Care Partners, a group of not-for-profit home care providers delivering services across North Dublin, and a founding member of the National Community Care Network, a national representative body for not-for-profit home care agencies. Being part of these networks means our standards are shaped alongside other experienced organisations, not set in isolation, giving families an added layer of confidence in the care we provide.
#7. A not-for-profit approach that reinvests in care quality
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are here solely to benefit the people we serve, and that shapes how we operate. Rather than distributing profit, we reinvest in staff training, quality assessment, and the everyday standard of care our clients receive. For families arranging and paying for care privately, that means their contribution goes directly towards the comfort and wellbeing of the person receiving it.
#8. Fully insured, HSE-approved private home care in Dublin
Choosing to arrange care privately does not mean stepping outside professional standards, and it shouldn’t. We are an HSE-approved provider, reflecting our commitment to strict standards of governance and accountability, and our services are fully covered by public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Whatever route brought your family to us, that same framework of accountability applies, so you can focus on what matters most: the wellbeing of the person you love.
What to expect from BCHC’s private home care in Dublin
Alongside personal care, many of the families who arrange private home care with us turn to our home help services, designed to support older people with the everyday tasks that can become harder to manage over time. Our carers can assist with light household tasks such as washing up, hoovering, floor washing, dusting, cleaning the bathroom, making beds, putting away food shopping, and laundry care, always working around the routines and preferences of the person receiving support.
We are committed to supporting independent living, which means assisting in the way our clients prefer rather than taking over tasks they are able and want to do themselves. Families choose our home help services because they include:
- Garda-vetted, uniformed carers
- A comprehensive client assessment process
- Ongoing staff training, including manual and patient-handling certification
- Regular quality assessments
- A fully insured, HSE-approved service
If you’re considering private home care for a parent or loved one, our team is here to talk through what support might look like for your family, with no pressure and no obligation. Get in touch today to take the first step towards safe, dignified and independent living at home for the people who matter most to you.
Private home care in Dublin FAQs
Q: What is private home care?
A: Private home care is support that is arranged and paid for directly by a family, rather than depending solely on hours allocated through the HSE Home Support Scheme, allowing older people and those with additional needs to live safely and independently at home.
Q: How is private home care different from HSE-funded home support?
A: Private home care gives families more control over when support begins and how it is arranged, while HSE-funded home support depends on an assessment and the hours available in your area. Many families use the two alongside each other.
Q: Can private home care be combined with HSE-funded hours?
A: Yes. Many of the families we support use private home care to complement existing HSE-funded hours, whether to increase support at a particular time or to cover needs the current allocation doesn’t fully meet.
Q: Will the same carer visit each time?
A: Wherever possible, we aim to assign the same familiar carer, since consistency helps build trust and makes care feel more personal and reassuring over time.
Q: Is BCHC’s private home care HSE-approved and insured?
A: Yes. We are an HSE-approved provider, and our home help services are fully covered by public liability and professional indemnity insurance, regardless of how care is funded.
Q: What tasks are included in BCHC’s home help services?
A: Our home help services can include light household tasks such as washing up, hoovering, dusting, bathroom cleaning, bed-making, laundry, and putting away food shopping, all tailored to the person’s preferences and abilities.
Q: What areas of Dublin does BCHC provide private home care in?
A: We provide home care across Dublin 1, Dublin 7 and Dublin 15, drawing on more than two decades of experience in these communities.
