Live-in Care in Exeter & East Devon
Relationship-led and supportive Live-in Care in Exeter & East Devon from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Exeter & East Devon Live-in Care team, here to help every step of the way
Our Live-in Care services offer clients unique one-to-one, person centred care within their own homes. This involves a Care Professional living alongside you, in your home, and being on hand at all times to care for and support you with day-to-day tasks. This is very different to a care home setting as you would be receiving personal attention, within familiar surroundings. Our Live-in Care services can be for single clients or couples assisting with tasks such as getting washed and dressed, cooking meals, going out and about and keeping the house clean and tidy. We match our Care Professionals with our clients based on personality and interests, ensuring that the transition to Live-in Care is seamless and easy-going.

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Get in touch Why Live-in Care may be right for you
Our Live-in Care services offers clients unique one-to-one, person centred care within their own homes. This involves a Care Professional living alongside you, in your home, and being on hand at all times to care for and support you with day-to-day tasks. This is very different to a care home setting as you would be receiving personal attention, within familiar surroundings. Our Live-in Care services can be for single clients or couples assisting with tasks such as getting washed and dressed, cooking meals, going out and about and keeping the house clean and tidy. We match our Care Professionals with our clients based on personality and interests, ensuring that the transition to Live-in Care is seamless easy-going.

What we do to care for your loved ones
- 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.

I have had several very nice, friendly carers over seven months. We’ve had fun, laughter and deep and meaningful talks as well as very useful jobs done quickly and efficiently by these kind ladies. Many thanks indeed for their careful help but respect for the independence still trying to be maintained by an old lady of 96! Happy days ahead.
Mrs T - Client

Absolutely fantastic company caring for my mother who has dementia. So caring and thorough on following up any concerns. They go to great lengths to really get to know the person they care for – their likes, dislikes, what might upset them; anything… and they are always thinking of new ways to keep them engaged and make sure they’re looked after. We cannot fault them and don’t know what we would do without them.
Mr M - Client Family Member

This is a company who cares about their Care Professionals as much as their Clients. It’s a great Company to work for with so much support from everyone: from The Directors and Management, to the office team and other Care Professionals. Nothing is too much trouble, whatever your needs might be. We are one big family.
Jill - Home Instead Care Professional

Such a well organised, caring company. My Dad has received exceptional care, support and sympathy when it was most needed.
Mrs W - Client Family Member

After a long career with one of the country’s best known corporate companies, I wanted to give back… Since joining Home Instead, I’ve be blown away by the superb quality of the training, the support given to me as a new carer, and the total joy this role gives to me and to those we care for. The office team are so helpful. If you’d like to finish your working day with a smile on your face, take a look at Home Instead Exeter and East Devon.
Jacqui - Home Instead Care Professional

My experience reflects completely the information I was given initially. The monthly visit in the section of companionship has been to my total satisfaction. The experience has provided me with the assurance I was seeking that, should the necessity arise, Home Instead will provide the support needed to enable me to achieve my objective of being able to remain in my home if and when health circumstances change.
Mr L - Client

On the advice of a trusted charity, I contacted Home Instead to see whether they could provide support to our Mum. The office went out of their way to create a care plan to suit. I know that the care has been much appreciated by my mother, and has removed much of the pressure on my brother… I have been delighted with every aspect of the service and would have no hesitation in recommending the Exeter & East Devon office.
Mrs M - Client Family Member

Home Instead have changed my life. Just 16 weeks ago I was accepted into the ‘family’ and have not looked back. As someone with no previous experience in the care sector, but who was thinking about it for quite a while, I have been empowered by a fantastic team of amazing people. I was extremely anxious changing my career at the age of 50… no idea why! If you are thinking of joining, come on board, you won’t be disappointed.
Jo - Home Instead Care Professional
Tailored Live-in Care in Exeter & East Devon
Live-in Care provides round-the-clock care for individuals in the familiarity of their own homes. We write up detailed, person-centred care plans, taking into account the clients needs and wishes, enhancing their quality of life. Our Live-in Care Professionals are able to take our clients out and about to opticians appointments at places like Vision Express in Exeter and to Doctors appointments at Woodbury Surgery. Our client, Margaret, enjoys going for a stroll each morning along Lyme Regis beachfront. Her Live-in Care Professional, Colleen, walks arm in arm with her along the promenade each morning after breakfast to get some fresh sea air.

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Get in touch Trusted Live-in Care from experienced home care professionals in Exeter & East Devon
Our outstanding Live-in Care Professionals receive specialist, innovative training, in house at our offices in Clyst St Mary. We pride ourselves in providing personalised, bespoke live-in care services, ranging from daily assistance to more complex support. Recognising that each client is different, we match our Care Professionals with our clients based on personality and common interests, ensuring that they can build trusted, meaningful connections. We provide all our new Live-in Care clients with a welcome package of snacks, drinks and helpful materials to support them settle in with their new Care Professionals. This empowers our clients to remain as independent as possible, in their own homes.

Additional support and activities in Exeter & East Devon
We provide our local community with a number of free initiatives such as our Ageing Well Information Day and our free community talks on later life topics. Welcoming over 300 visitors, our Ageing Well Information Days take place in Budleigh Salterton and host over 30 local and national organisations providing advice and support on mid to later life topics such as menopause, safety, recruitment, health and wellbeing, friendship, mobility, live-in care and home care. Visitors had the opportunity to receive a free blood pressure check from the team at Clarepharm Pharmacy in Exmouth as well as the option to have a flu vaccination, in time for the winter.

FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Exeter & East Devon team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Exmouth, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Heavitree, Honiton, Brixington, Cullompton, Countess Wear, Axminster, Wonford, Weston, Ottery St Mary, Budleigh Salterton, Lyme Regis, Hulham, Sidford, Cranbrook, Topsham, Clayhanger, Colyton, Uffculme, Lympstone, Feniton, Bradninch, Blackhorse, Appledore, Newton Poppleford, Knowle, Woodbury, Hemyock, Dunkeswell, Silverton, Broadclyst, Whimple, Nomansland, Clyst St Mary, Witheridge, Sampford Peverell, Monkerton, Bradfield, Halberton, Thorverton, Colyford, Templeton, East Budleigh, Otterton, Worth, Newton St Cyres, Stoke Canon, Woodbury Salterton, Stoneyford, Monkton, Digby, Holcombe, Culmstock, Leyhill, Colaton Raleigh, Clyst Honiton, Rockbeare, Kentisbeare, Tipton St John, Aylesbeare, Broom, Ash, Four Elms, West Clyst, Hawkchurch, Musbury, Chardstock, Wick, Littleham, Payhembury, Axmouth, Ebford, Bolham, Brampford Speke, Rackenford, Dalwood, Bickleigh, Talaton, Rousdon, Langford, Rock, Crawley, Upottery, Yarcombe, Kilmington, Awliscombe, Plymtree, Clyst St George, Branscombe, Poltimore, Millhayes, Broadhembury, Pennymoor, Stockland, Upton Pyne, Rewe, Southleigh, Whitford, Offwell, Smallridge, Combe Raleigh, Cotleigh, Alfington, Newtown, Buckerell, Smeatharpe, St Leonards, Ashill, Puddington, Seaton, Butterleigh, Kerswell, Uplowman, Rawridge, Norman's Green, Budlake, Northleigh, Clyst Hydon, Metcombe, Withycombe, Cadbury, Luppitt, All Saints, Ham, Tytherleigh, Gittisham, Churchill, Allercombe, Withleigh, Huntsham, Cadeleigh, Farway, Perkin's Village, Sheldon, Larkbeare, Rosemary Lane, Fenny Bridges, Wilmington, Stowford, Way Village, Shute, Up Exe, Marsh, Columbjohn, Ayshford, Smithincott, Westleigh, Wiggaton, Dulford, Dulford, Beacon, Creacombe, Taleford, Venn Ottery, Fairmile, Woodbridge, Church Green, Middlemoor, Ash Thomas, Calverleigh, Brithem Bottom, Bodmiscombe, Yettington, Abbey, Burlescombe, Widworthy, Chettiscombe, Blackborough, Harpford, Westcot, Holy City, Wolverstone, Cove, Marsh Green, East Butterleigh, Whitnage, Harcombe Bottom, Chevithorne, Clayhidon, Westcott, Culm Davy, Furley, Southerton, Colestocks, Hele, Sector, Bowd, Craddock, Woodgate, Mutterton, Bidwell, Salcombe Regis, Farringdon, Coldharbour, Willand, Luton, Saint Hill, Gosford, Weycroft, Prescott, Cowley, Huxham, Littletown, Smallbrook, Pilton, Aunk, Sidbury, Craze Lowman, Higher Tale, Wyke Green, Burrow, Upton, Kersbrook, Whitehall, Frogwell, West Hill, Stoford Water, Beer, Exton, Membury, Newcourt, St Loyes, Bystock, Uplyme, Half Moon, Colliton, Clyst St. Lawrence, Tilery, Crossparks, Tudhay, Orway, Pirzwell, Aller Grove, Stenhill, Netherexe, Hedgeland, Rewe Court, Hayne, Lower Budlake, Bailey, Sowton Village, Little Silver, Catlake, Shorebottom, Golden Square, Cleave, Moorhayne, Cloakham, Farway Marsh, Lower Ridge, Heathstock, Holyford, Watchcombe, Dunscombe, Pottlelake, Umborne, Sweetham, Puddington Bottom, Wagg's Plot, Star Barton, Winscott Barton, Dotton, Fluxton, Feniton Court, Downs Corner, Coombelake, Pinn, Sutton Barton, Talewater, Shute Vale, Curham, Hawkerland, Hawley Bottom, Queen Dart, Colcombe, Dunscombe, St. Mary's, Hoyton, Rull, Mousehole Cross, Greendale, Newcott, Tillworth,Colyton,Budleigh Salterton,Axminster,lyme regis,Lyme Regis,Tiverton,Cullompton
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
EX8 3, EX9 6, EX10 9, EX14 2, EX8 4, EX12 3, EX2 6, EX8 1, EX5 7, EX3 0, EX2 4, EX13 8, EX8 2, EX1 2, EX1 1, EX1 3, EX2 7, EX14 1, EX12 4, EX12 2, EX10 8, EX2 5, EX5 1, EX9 7, EX11 1, EX24 6, DT7 3, EX5 2, EX14 3, EX8 5, EX10 0, EX5 3, EX5 4, EX5 5, EX13 5, EX13 7, EX14 4, EX14 9, EX15 1, EX15 2, EX15 3, EX16 4, EX16 5, EX16 6, EX16 7, EX16 8
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Exeter & East Devon a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Exeter & East Devon 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.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - What local support is available?
Ensuring reliable live-in care means having robust support ready to handle any changes or emergencies. It’s important to ask how a provider manages carers schedules, especially if adjustments are needed or if a carer is unavailable.
At Home Instead we maintain a comprehensive local team that coordinates alternative arrangements in situations such as if the Care Professional is ill, without disrupting care continuity – ensuring your loved one always receives the attention they need.
- Are your carers employed or are they self-employed?
There are broadly two types of live-in care providers: self-employed carers and professional care companies. Self-employed carers typically offer flexibility and may cost less, but they often lack regulation, comprehensive training, and insurance, which can impact the quality and reliability of care.
Professional care companies, like Home Instead, directly employ Care Professionals who are rigorously trained and fully background-checked and insured. These employees are covered under the company’s policies, including national insurance and payroll, ensuring a secure, and high-standard care environment.
- What qualifications do your carers have?
Training and qualifications are vital in ensuring live-in carers deliver high-quality care. It’s a good idea to ask about the providers training levels and certifications.
Home Instead’s Care Professionals receive comprehensive training in areas such as mobility support, dementia and Parkinson’s care, catheter management, and end of life support. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures they are well-prepared to provide compassionate and effective care across various scenarios.
- How do you match caregivers with clients?
Compatibility between a live-in carer and client can greatly influence the quality of care. It’s beneficial to enquire about the matching process and how a provider ensures that the caregiver’s personality and skills align with the client’s needs and preferences.
At Home Instead, we carefully, match clients with one or more Care Professionals based on shared interests and care requirements to foster a comfortable and supportive relationship.
- How does your service ensure care continuity during emergencies or caregiver changes?
Continuity of care is essential, especially in emergencies or when regular live-in carers are unavailable. Ask your care provider how they handle such situations.
Home Instead has protocols in place to ensure that care continues seamlessly, with trained Care Professionals ready to step on so that your loved one’s needs are always met without interruption.
- What is live-in care?
Live-in care means a trained, professional carer will live with you in your home in order to provide the care you need on a regular basis, and support your specific needs. This is often a preferable alternative to a care home or nursing home, and it allows older people to remain living in their own home alongside a constant companion who can assist with things like personal care, specialist medical care, cooking, housework, and more.
Discover More - How much does live-in care cost?
Every live-in care package is unique to the individual client, so the best way to gauge how much this will cost you is to get in touch to discuss your loved ones needs. As a rough guide to cost, live-in care through an agency often ranges from around £1,350 to £2,000 per week in the UK, depending on their needs and other factors mentioned in our guide on cost linked below.
Discover More - How many hours does the Care Professional work?
Live-in care is not the same as 24-hour care. A Care Professional will typically work an 8 to 10 hour day. Those hours will be discussed in your initial assessment and tailored to suit the needs of the person receiving care. A live-in Care Professional is of course on hand in case of emergencies, but it is not generally expected that they will provide ongoing night care. The Care Professional also needs to have breaks throughout the day, and other Care Professionals may visit the home if a wrap-around care service is offered, giving the main care provider their needed breaks without any interruption in support.
- What will a live-in Care Professional require?
A live-in Care Professional must have their own bedroom for personal space. It is also typically expected that the home has an internet connection. Arrangements for food will be discussed in your consultation, but the Care Professional typically receives a weekly food allowance to purchase food for themselves. Live-in Care Professionals may cook and eat with their clients, or they may decide to do this separately, depending on the dietary requirements and personal preferences of everyone involved.
- What are the benefits of live-in care at home?
Live-in care at home empowers the elderly to maintain their independence, dignity, and a sense of control over their lives, while still receiving dedicated, comprehensive support. By far the main benefit is that live-in care allows care recipients to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, which can significantly enhance emotional well-being and quality of life. This form of care is highly personalised, adapting to the specific needs and routines of the individual, ensuring tailored support for daily activities, medication management, mobility assistance, and more. The one-on-one nature of live-in care fosters a strong bond between the Care Professional and care recipient, providing companionship and reducing feelings of isolation. Staying at home eliminates the disruption and stress often associated with moving to a care facility, and even 24 hour live-in home care can also be considerably more cost-effective than residential care options, as it avoids facility fees which can often be extremely steep.
Reach out and talk to the Exeter & East Devon team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Exeter & East Devon team. If you would like more information about our high quality Live-in Care service, please call us on 01395 200600, or fill out the form below.

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