Family-run, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex

Care at home, with the right support and the right person

Family-run live-in and visiting care, based in Petersfield. We take time to understand what matters to you, so the support feels right for your needs, routines and way of life.

Call 01730 624 070

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✓Your family, your choices, our support ✓A small, friendly team you’ll get to know ✓Companionship at the heart of everything we do
Leigh and Anila McDonald, founders of McDonald Homecare
Leigh and Anila, family owners of McDonald Homecare
How we can help

Care shaped around the person, not the other way around

Everyone’s circumstances are different. You may be looking for companionship and a little extra help, support after a hospital stay, or more specialist care at home. Whatever you need, we’ll help you find the right kind of support for you or someone close to you.

Coming home from hospital

Short-term or ongoing support to make the transition home safer and more manageable.

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Care for couples

Support that helps couples remain together at home, even when their care needs are different.

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Companionship and everyday support

Help with daily life, company and reassurance, while keeping familiar routines and independence.

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Dementia and complex care

Consistent one-to-one support for dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke and other more complex needs.

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Respite and short-term care

Flexible support when a family carer needs a break, or when extra help is needed for a period of time.

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End-of-life care at home

Compassionate support that can help someone remain at home, surrounded by familiar people and surroundings.

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Care companion and client with their dog Elderly lady knitting at home Client at home baking scones
A family-run approach

Founded with personal experience of what good care actually looks like

McDonald Homecare was founded by Leigh and Anila McDonald, with the support of Anila’s grandmother, pictured here. As a small, hands-on business, we believe care works best when families know who they are dealing with and can speak to the same people throughout.

Our experience of care is personal as well as professional. We’ve seen members of our own family move into residential care and give up much of the independence and familiarity that came with home. That experience was part of what made us want to offer families another choice.

Leigh has also worked as a live-in care companion himself, so we understand that good care is about much more than completing a list of tasks. After more than 25 years working in care, we know how important the relationship is, finding someone with the right personality, understanding family dynamics and making sure everyone feels comfortable and listened to.

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“McDonald Homecare found us the perfect carer. They keep in contact with us and the carer and bend over backwards to help with all our needs. They have been very helpful and supportive. Extremely kind, considerate and very empathetic.”

Mrs T. Elphick
Anila's grandmother at home in her own armchair
Getting started

You don’t need to have everything worked out before you call

We’ll take time to understand what’s happening, talk through the options and help you decide what kind of support would work best.

1
Tell us about your situation

Call or send a message. We’ll get to know the person, not just their care needs, and move quickly when it’s urgent.

2
We talk through your options

Live-in or visiting care, we’ll explain what’s possible and help you feel confident about the next step.

3
Carefully matched support

Matched on personality as well as experience. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed.

4
Care begins, with a settling-in period

For live-in care, there’s time to settle in and make sure it feels right. We’re here if anything needs adjusting.

Cost

Clear, honest guidance on cost

£1,300
typically, per week for live-in care

The cost of care depends on the type and level of support you need, but we believe you should have a clear idea of what to expect before making any decisions. We’ll talk you through your options and costs clearly, so you can understand what’s possible and make the right decision for your situation.

Often comparable or less than residential care

Live-in care provides dedicated one-to-one support, tailored entirely around one person, their routines, preferences and way of life, rather than fitting into a shared setting. For couples, it also means staying together at home.

Client comfortable and happy at home
Get in touch

Happy to talk through your situation, with no obligation

If you’re considering care for yourself or someone close to you, we’re happy to talk through your situation, explain the options and help you work out what might suit you best.

We’ll usually get back to you the same day. Your details are handled in accordance with our privacy policy.

“McDonald Homecare provided an incredible service. Unlike other agencies we tried, they tailored everything to suit our mother’s needs. They made a difficult situation easy and enabled her to stay in the home she loved.”

Mrs L. Matthers

Or call us directly:

01730 624 070
✉ info@mcdonaldhomecare.co.uk
📍 Lavender House, Larcombe Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
Leigh and Anila McDonald, founders of McDonald Homecare