According to Richmond upon Thames Borough Council, 7.2% of older adults are living with dementia. In Barnes, more families are navigating the challenges of dementia for the first time, so getting the right support in place early can make a real difference. At Home Instead Richmond, we provide award-winning dementia care for older adults in Barnes who want to stay independent while living at home. Our care professionals draw on specialist training and real-world experience to offer support that’s shaped around each person’s lifestyle and changing needs. Wherever you are on the dementia journey, our approach offers reassurance for families and helps loved ones continue living where they want, how they want.
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Why Home Instead?
Personalised dementia care that starts with listening
Your situation is unique – your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on their dementia training, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.
20 years of trusted experience
We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.
City & Guilds Assured dementia training
Our programme was created exclusively for Home Instead, and developed alongside key dementia specialists. We focus on caring not just for the condition, but for the person behind it.
Compassionate support for complex behaviours
We work to understand your loved one's world so we can join them in it - this helps us keep them safe and calm, provide stimulating activities, and effectively soothe challenging and complex behaviours.
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Home Care in Barnes
The team here at Home Instead Richmond are proud to provide expert home care in Barnes. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.
Every family’s experience with dementia is unique, which is why our relationship-led home care in Barnes is shaped around what works best for your loved one, whether that’s maintaining a familiar routine or offering more active day-to-day support. For some, it might be a companion to join them on a walk around Barnes Green; for others, help with cooking, shopping, or simply someone to talk to. As needs change, we’re here to adapt, providing reassurance, gentle stimulation, or support through moments of confusion. From your first call, we take the time to get to know your family, building a personalised dementia care plan and carefully matching your loved one with a care professional who fits naturally into their daily life.
Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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Our Home Care Services
We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.
Hourly Home Care
When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.
We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.
Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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
Choosing Home Instead Barnes for personalised home care
Dementia can sometimes lead to social withdrawal, with many older adults gradually losing touch with the community they were once an active part of. At Home Instead Richmond, we’re dedicated to helping older adults in Barnes rebuild those connections and take part in the local life that once meant so much to them. One of our clients, for example, had always loved singing and spent years involved in community choirs. After her diagnosis, she stopped attending altogether, worried she wouldn’t be able to keep up. With encouragement from her care professional, she now attends the Singing for the Brain group at the Barnes Green Centre, where she’s been able to reconnect with music and enjoy the company of others once again.
In Barnes, we bring more than just training to our role, we bring a genuine commitment to making each client's day better, in ways both big and small. For us, dementia care isn't just about maintaining routines, it's about paying attention to what matters to the individual. That might mean offering a listening ear, remembering how someone takes their tea, or knowing just when to step in during moments of distress. One family shared, "Evelyn is a wonderful carer, always going the extra mile to ensure her clients feel comfortable and cared for."
This everyday dedication is matched by the local connections we help our clients enjoy. With its green spaces and sense of community, we're proud to support local initiatives that help older adults living at home with dementia stay connected and socially active. For example, Picasso in the Park, an art group offering guided sessions in an outdoor setting, gives clients the chance to express themselves and enjoy something hands-on. For those who prefer a friendly chat, the Coffee Corner meetup provides a regular social gathering over tea.
We deliver tailored home care to the Barnes community to nurture wellbeing and independence.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
Our dementia care in Barnes is designed by experts and is City & Guilds Assured, so you know your loved one is receiving only the very best care. Our Care Professionals focus on creating an environment that's calm and consistent, while maintaining dignity and familiar routines to reduce confusion and keep clients comfortable.