Plenty of people across Cornwall want to carry on living at home as they get older, and with the right support, there's no reason they can't. We provide home care in Cornwall for people who'd like a hand with everyday life while staying in familiar surroundings. That covers companionship, personal care, home help, and practical support, with flexible options including daytime visits, overnight care, and live-in arrangements.
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 care that starts with listening
Your situation is unique - your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals with our clients 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.
Fully flexible, unhurried support
Whether it's a few hours of companionship, more intensive specialist care, or round-the-clock help, we work to your schedule - not the other way around.
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Home care in Cornwall
Home care in Cornwall 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.
Care starts with the specific, practical things that keep daily life running smoothly. A Care Professional might prepare meals and keep the kitchen stocked, sort medication reminders, support someone to get dressed at their own pace or tidy up around the house. It could also mean cooking a favourite recipe together on a Tuesday afternoon, keeping the garden in good shape through the season, or heading out for a trip on the Liskeard-Looe Valley Line when the weather's right. The point is helping people keep living on their own terms, in the place they know best, doing the things that matter to them.
Care fits around the person, not a fixed schedule. Some people prefer a short visit each morning to start the day well. Others want company through the afternoon or someone there overnight. We offer hourly visiting, longer daytime support, and both sleeping and waking night care, so the arrangement works for the individual and can change as their needs do over time.
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 Care Starts With Connection
Our Care Professionals visit for a minimum of one hour, and that makes a real practical difference. In a shorter visit, everything gets compressed. Personal care feels rushed, conversation gets cut short, and small but important things get skipped. With a full hour or more, a Care Professional helps someone get dressed comfortably, prepares a proper meal, and still has time to sit and talk or enjoy a cup of tea together.
We match each client with a consistent Care Professional based on personality and shared interests, not just availability. Over time, they get to know each other well, building genuine familiarity, so support feels natural and relaxed. Our Care Professionals don't wear uniforms either, so when they arrive, it looks and feels like a friend coming round rather than a clinical appointment. That sense of continuity and comfort matters enormously to the people we support.
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
Our Cornwall Team is With You Through Every Step
How a care provider in Cornwall is run has a direct effect on the quality of care someone receives at home. For those comparing care options, we operate as a fully managed service, which means our team handles every part of the process.
The team supporting Cornwall manages scheduling, so visits happen at consistent times with the right Care Professional. They carry out regular quality checks and reviews to keep care plans up to date as someone's needs shift. They're also the point of contact for families, providing clear updates and responding quickly if anything changes.
Every Care Professional is employed directly by us, hand-picked for their values, and given industry-leading training before they visit anyone. We're regulated by the CQC, and we handle recruitment, vetting, payroll, and ongoing development, so families don't have to coordinate anything themselves.
Our dementia care in Cornwall 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.
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 Cornwall could be an excellent alternative to a care home.
The right support is crucial when managing pain and end-of-life care. Our palliative care focuses on dignity and enables your loved one to remain in the place they feel happiest. We provide considerate palliative care in Cornwall, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.
Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Cornwall 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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