Companionship Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
The Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
Loneliness doesn’t always come from being alone; it often stems from a lack of meaningful connection. At Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus, we recognise how powerful a warm conversation, a familiar face, or shared laughter can be. That’s why our companionship care is built to restore confidence and help people feel more like themselves again. Whether it’s a daily check-in or a weekly visit, our Care Professionals bring a friendly presence and uplifting energy into the day. With visits that last at least an hour, we make space for genuine connection, not rushed support. From quiet chats to busy days out, we’re there to help people feel less isolated, more engaged, and genuinely cared for.
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Why Companionship Care may be right for you
Our companionship visits are carefully tailored to each individual’s preferences, interests, and daily rhythms. We take time to understand what brings joy and comfort, whether that’s reminiscing over old photographs, visiting a local café, working on a jigsaw puzzle together, or simply chatting about the news over a cup of tea. In every case, we aim to match clients with a Care Professional whose personality, values, or sense of humour resonates – because great care starts with shared understanding. We’ve supported clients to attend community groups, reconnect with old friends, or rediscover old hobbies. With every visit, we focus on helping people feel connected to the life they’ve built.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide.Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.Elisie, Client
Tailored Companionship Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
Our clients often tell us how companionship care has transformed their daily lives, not just practically, but emotionally. The wife of a client shared: “The carers displayed great kindness and care and they became more than that, forming a bond with myself and my family, which we valued so much.” Another client’s daughter, Fiona, commented: “The care and treatment my parents have received has been excellent. I cannot recommend them highly enough.” These reviews speak to something deeper than just help around the house; they highlight the powerful, lasting impact of compassionate human connection. For us, that’s at the heart of what we do.
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Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
Our leadership brings together clinical expertise and strong operational management to ensure companionship care is thoughtful and effective. Louise, a qualified radiographer with over 14 years of experience, draws on her clinical background to guide our team in building meaningful connections that enhance wellbeing. She helps ensure every visit balances emotional support with practical reassurance, delivered with dignity and respect. Roger, who began his career in finance before moving into the care sector, applies his skills in business management and efficiency to keep services reliable and responsive. Roger and Louise provide strong, compassionate leadership that ensures companionship care feels personal and consistent.
Additional support and activities in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
We believe companionship isn’t something that should stop at the doorstep; it should extend into the community and help people stay engaged in the world around them. In Antrim, Ballymena, and Carrickfergus, our Care Professionals regularly support clients in attending church, visiting local events, or enjoying walks in familiar places. For those who prefer staying at home, we offer meaningful engagement too, from music and crafts to reading aloud or helping to connect with family via video calls. Every visit is about more than passing time; it’s about helping people feel seen, valued, and connected to life again, on their own terms.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Larne, Ballyclare, Mossley, Randalstown, Crumlin, Greenisland, Whitehead, Glenavy, Broughshane, Templepatrick, Kells, Toome, Doagh, Moneyglass, Hightown, Buckna, Ballycarry, Hyde Park, Glenoe, Ballylumford, Clady, Glynn, Carncastle, Parkgate, Whitehouse, Whitewell, Old Mill, Millbrook, Burnside, Monkstown, Cloughfern, Ballyduff, Rushpark, Whiteabbey, Carnmoney, Jordanstown, Ballykeel, Ballycraigy, Merville Garden Village, Rathcoole, Mallusk, Glengormley, Ballyrobert, Ballygally, Raloo, Islandmagee, Craigstown Meadow, Mullaghboy, Millbay, Ballyeaston, Aldergrove, Ballynure, Straid, Dunadry, Aughafatten, Kilwaughter, McElroystown, Taylorstown, Dickeystown, Ballymena, Coleraine, Limavady, Ballymoney, Portstewart, Portrush, Armoy, Portglenone, Castledawson, Ahoghill, Dungiven, Claudy, Ballykelly, Cullybackey, Garvagh, Bushmills, Feeny, Kilrea, Bellaghy, Rasharkin, Dunloy, Cloughmills, Carnlough, Cushendall, Castlerock, Upperlands, Swatragh, Portballintrae, Gulladuff, Waterfoot, Articlave, Tamlaght, Dervock, Macosquin, Drumsurn, Clogh, Bolea, Loughguile, Glenarm, Balnamore, Bendooragh, Cushendun, Clady, Downhill, Stranocum, Gortnahey, Martinstown, Dunseverick, Ballintoy, Maghera, Park, Ballycastle, Burnfoot, Tirkane, Lavey, Lisnamuck, Church Bay, Foreglen, Bellarena, Liscolman, Glarryford, Glenone, Gortinure, Slaughtneil, Fallylea, Ballybogey, Gracehill, Straidarran, Ballyvoy, Cargan, Galgorm, Knockloughrim, Fallagloon, Glenullin, Glen, Culnady, Correen, Carrowclare, Craigywarren, Monanclogh, Curran, Ballymacpeake, Ballyallaght, Capecastle, Clintyfinnan, Magherahoney, Carnalbanagh, Dernaflaw, Gallony, Innisrush, Killyrammer,
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
BT43 7, BT43 6, BT43 5, BT42 4, BT42 3, BT42 2, BT42 1, BT41 4, BT41 3, BT41 2, BT41 1, BT40 3, BT40 2, BT40 1, BT39 9, BT39 0, BT38 9, BT38 8, BT38 7, BT37 9, BT37 0, BT36 7, BT36 6, BT36 5, BT36 4, BT29 4, BT41 9
Is Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
What is the difference between companionship and personal care?
Companionship care focuses on a clients social needs and daily tasks at home whereas personal care is support with daily living such as bathing or dressing.
What does a companion do?
Primarily our Care Professionals are there to listen and interact with our clients, providing them with a trusted, friendly face that can ease the feelings of isolation and loneliness you or your loved one may feel.
When should I or my loved one consider companionship care?
Older adults living alone won’t always need companionship care, it is often most beneficial for individuals who require more social interaction or feel isolated from friends and family.
How often should I have companionship calls at home?
When you or your loved one need different care and support such as personal care, we will meet with you to ensure you get the support that you need from your Care Professional.
Reach out and talk to the Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus team. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 028 2544 0800, or fill out the form below.
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