Dementia Care in Carrickfergus

Our dedicated dementia care in Carrickfergus provides tailored support that respects each person’s unique journey. We understand that living with dementia brings different challenges for everyone, which is why our approach is always personalised to suit individual needs and preferences. Our Care Professionals receive City & Guilds Assured Dementia Training, setting us apart as the only home care company with this prestigious qualification. With our “No Uniform” policy, one-hour minimum visits, and comprehensive personal matching process, we ensure care feels less clinical and more like having a trusted friend pop round to help.

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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.

Your Local Office

Home Care in Carrickfergus

The team here at Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus are proud to provide expert home care in Carrickfergus. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus

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  • Newtownabbey
  • 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
  • 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

To us it's personal

Living at home with dementia can provide comfort through familiar surroundings, helping to reduce anxiety and confusion that often accompany memory loss. Our specially trained Care Professionals understand how to adapt communication styles for different stages of dementia, whether that’s using clear, simple instructions during early stages or employing reassuring non-verbal cues as the condition progresses. We focus on maintaining routines and supporting with daily living tasks that may become challenging, all while preserving dignity and independence in the place where most people feel most secure: their own home.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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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.


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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!

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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

    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.

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  • Respite Home Care

    Respite Home Care

    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.

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  • Overnight Home Care

    Overnight Home Care

    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.

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  • Live-in Home Care

    Live-in Home Care

    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.

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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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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

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As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

Elisie, Client

Choosing Home Instead Carrickfergus for personalised home care

Our support extends beyond the home, helping clients remain part of the Carrickfergus community they know and love. We regularly accompany clients to local places like the Marina or Carrickfergus Castle, where familiar views and gentle activity can spark conversation and bring comfort. For those who enjoy being outdoors, we can support walks along the scenic seafront or Belfast Lough, offering a peaceful setting that encourages relaxation and movement. We also help clients stay connected through community activities and local groups that provide safe, friendly spaces for socialising. These small but meaningful outings make a big difference to wellbeing and help our clients continue living with purpose.

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Our Community Partners

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  • Homecare Association
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Our Carrickfergus Team is With You Through Every Step

Our dementia care in Carrickfergus is led by Roger and Louise, whose personal experience and dedication to doing things differently guide every decision we make. They have created a service where quality, compassion, and consistency come first, and where every family feels heard. We believe strong relationships are the foundation of great care, which is why we invest in thorough dementia training and carefully match each client with a Care Professional who suits their needs and personality. Our local offices are always open for a chat, whether you are exploring options or need ongoing advice. We are proud to support families across Carrickfergus with care that is both professional and deeply personal. This relationship-led care is strengthened by our growing connections within the Carrickfergus community and surrounding areas. We are actively building relationships with local GP practices, memory clinics, and community groups to ensure seamless support for our clients. Our Care Professionals receive ongoing training updates about dementia care innovations, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge to support clients effectively. We apply what we call the “Mum & Dad test” to all our services, where if it is not good enough for our own parents, it is not good enough for yours. As we establish deeper roots in Carrickfergus, we are committed to becoming a trusted support for families navigating the dementia journey.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Carrickfergus 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.

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Our dementia care in Carrickfergus 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.

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Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in Carrickfergus could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Carrickfergus is designed to step in with dependable care at any time. Whether you're recharging your batteries or managing other commitments, our Care Professionals can provide reliable support, so you can take time to yourself without disrupting routines.

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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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