Knowing someone capable and kind is with the person you love, right there in their own home, brings huge reassurance. With our live-in care in Carrickfergus, a dedicated Care Professional moves in and provides one-to-one support throughout the day. Your family member keeps their surroundings, their belongings and their own way of doing things.
Personalised care that starts with listening
Your situation is unique - your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on skills, 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.
A simple, seamless set-up
No jargon, no pressure, no long waits. We’ll guide you through every step at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one.
1-2-1 support and personal attention
We offer trusted, round-the-clock help from a dedicated Care Professional who manages home tasks, provides personalised care, and keeps loneliness at bay - we're here to make your life easier.
Your Local Office
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.
Live-in care works best when the person receiving it stays in charge. Your family member decides how they'd like their day structured, and their Care Professional fits around those preferences. If someone enjoys preparing their own lunch, they carry on doing so, with help for anything that's tricky. This approach maintains their independence and dignity whilst providing needed support. The practical side covers personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders and light housekeeping, whether that's hoovering, tidying up or taking the bins out. Mobility help is available, from getting up from a chair to moving safely between rooms. Care Professionals can also assist with shopping trips, accompany your family member to appointments, and provide companionship. Everything is shaped by how the person already lives. A later breakfast? That's when breakfast happens. If a gentle walk through the local park is part of their weekly routine, their Care Professional can join them. Preferred mealtimes, how the home is kept, morning routines – all these familiar patterns continue, with supportive assistance woven in.
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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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
When a Care Professional shares someone's home, they pick up on things that would otherwise be easy to miss. A change in appetite over a few days, a slight difference in how someone moves around the kitchen, a morning where energy is lower than usual. Being present through the whole day means these subtle changes don't go unnoticed. That awareness lets things adjust quietly. If someone's finding a particular task harder than they did last week, their Care Professional offers a bit more help straight away, without fuss or formal reassessment. It happens as part of the normal flow of the day. Because the same person is there consistently, they have a clear sense of what's typical and what isn't. Small changes are easier to spot, and the response is calm and measured rather than reactive. If something needs flagging to the office or family, it's done promptly with context.
For families who don't live nearby, knowing what's happening day to day can feel like the hardest part. We keep you informed through regular updates from our Carrickfergus team, so you're never left wondering. Care notes from the Care Professional give a clear picture of how things are going, and if anything changes, we'll be in touch. Our team is based locally and manages every aspect of the service. They know the Care Professional, they know your family member, and they're your consistent contact for any questions. That line of communication stays open whether you're across town or across the water. We're regulated by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), and the service is fully managed by us from start to finish. You don't coordinate anything yourself. For families who can't visit as often as they'd like, that connection with a responsive local team takes weight off your shoulders.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
Get in touch today to see how we can help
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