Structured support during daytime hours can make all the difference to living well at home. Rather than attending a day centre, our professional support comes to you – whether you’re in Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay, or Whitstable. What sets us apart is our focus on creating meaningful days, shaped by your interests and routines rather than institutional timetables. As a CQC-regulated provider and a top client satisfaction score on homecare.co.uk, we bring professional expertise with a distinctly personal touch.
At-home day care for older adults
Our Care Professionals provide day care within your loved one's home to manage their health needs and keep them safe. Whether facilitating hobbies, social outings, or just providing companionship, they offer tailored support that bolsters emotional wellbeing.
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 enjoy peace of mind leaving your loved one in their capable hands.
Carefully chosen Care Professionals
We match Care Professionals with clients based on skills, interests and personality, so day care is always personalised to them whether they need mentally stimulating activities, socialising, or just a chat over a cup of tea to avoid loneliness.
Fully flexible, safety-focused support
Day care combines companionship with practical help so older adults can stay active and engaged while remaining safe and comfortable at home.
Home care in Canterbury supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.
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Professional care shouldn’t mean losing independence. Morning support might involve assistance with washing and dressing, followed by enjoying breakfast at your own pace. As the day continues, your Care Professional could help with light exercise recommended by your physiotherapist, for example, accompany you to local appointments at the GP, or support favourite hobbies – from crosswords to planting bulbs in the local allotment garden. One client explains it best: “After attending to the important tasks, they have been happy to chat with us about their and our lives, putting the world to rights.”
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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Supporting independence at home requires understanding the whole person. A family recently shared: “They are keen to get to know my grandmother and look after her. They spend quality time with her. They get to know what she likes and doesn’t like.” This attention to individual preferences helps create days filled with purpose and enjoyment, rather than simply passing time.
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.
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
Our team of Care Professionals brings both expertise and genuine warmth to their roles. Each team member completes comprehensive training including City & Guilds dementia and Parkinson's training, equipping them to support various health needs while maintaining a focus on mental and physical wellbeing. Our small team size means better continuity, so day care support can be tailored and progress easily tracked as needs change. We maintain close relationships with local healthcare providers, ensuring day care aligns with any therapy or treatment plans, and our 'Key to Care' events share expertise about living well with various health conditions, while partnerships with organisations like Wye Primary School add intergenerational elements to our support.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
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