Overnight Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
Relationship-led and supportive Overnight 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 Overnight Care team, here to help every step of the way
The quiet hours of the night can feel long and unsettling, especially for older adults living alone or managing complex health needs. At Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus, our overnight care service offers calm, reassuring support when it’s needed most. Whether it’s a sleeping night where a Care Professional is close by for reassurance, or a waking night with continuous attention, we build care around the individual’s routines and comfort. Night-time support can make all the difference, helping with mobility, toileting, medication, or simply easing restlessness. Our goal is to help people feel safe, settled, and respected throughout the night. Because peace of mind should never switch off after sunset.
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Why Overnight Care may be right for you
Evenings can bring anxiety, disorientation, or increased care needs, which is why our overnight care is tailored to the person, not the clock. We take time to understand each client’s evening and bedtime routine, from preferred sleepwear and lighting to their favourite way to wind down. Whether someone needs help with repositioning, bathroom visits, or comfort during confusion, our Care Professionals remain alert and responsive throughout the night. Morning routines are just as important; we’re there to assist with washing, dressing, breakfast, or medication to start the day right. Our approach is gentle, consistent, and focused on dignity and reassurance, from dusk to dawn.
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 Overnight Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
Families often tell us that overnight care has brought relief and comfort during difficult times. Jake shared: “The carer was fantastic. Office staff were great. The care provided felt like a premium service and my grandad was very happy.” David described how his mother, initially resistant to care, came to enjoy the support so much that she would hang up on his calls when her “friends” arrived. Jill added: “The staff were always patient, kind and caring to me and my mother… I won’t hesitate to use them again.” These honest reflections show that overnight care can offer more than support; it provides reassurance, companionship, and a sense of safety during the most vulnerable hours.
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Trusted Overnight Care from experienced home care professionals in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
Our overnight care is guided by the leadership of Roger and Louise, a husband-and-wife team who bring together clinical knowledge and operational expertise. Louise, a qualified radiographer with over 14 years of experience, uses her clinical background to ensure our Care Professionals are trained to deliver safe, dignified support through the night. From repositioning and mobility help to offering reassurance during moments of confusion, her guidance ensures compassionate, person-centred care. Roger began his career in finance before moving into the care sector, where he applies his management skills to keep services reliable and consistent.
Additional support and activities in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus
We work closely with local GPs, district nurses, and hospital teams across Antrim, Ballymena and Carrickfergus to make sure overnight care is part of a fully joined-up approach. Whether it’s following up after hospital discharge, adjusting routines during a recovery period, or collaborating on medication schedules, we help keep care consistent around the clock. We also support families in understanding what night-time care can look like, offering flexible arrangements to suit changing needs. For many families, knowing someone is there through the night brings enormous relief. With Home Instead, overnight care is built around safety, dignity, and the comfort of knowing loved ones are not alone.
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 a sleep-in service?
A Care Professional sleeps at your home overnight. This is a good option for those who don’t require much nightly supervision, but who would feel safer and more comfortable knowing there is someone sleeping nearby should they need help.
What is a waking night service?
A Care Professional is awake and on duty in your home throughout the night. This is the best option for those who require more support or assistance during the night, such as with administering medication, bathroom visits, repositioning, or other issues.
Why choose overnight care at home?
Having care at home overnight means that you or your loved one can feel safe and supported within their own home, no matter what time of day or night it is. Knowing there is someone nearby helps provide peace of mind during the nighttime hours, resulting in a better night’s sleep.
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 Overnight Care service, please call us on 028 2544 0800, or fill out the form below.
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