Companionship Care in Guildford

Whether it’s a chat over tea or help getting to appointments, our companionship care makes a real difference to people’s lives in Guildford, Woking and across the surrounding area. Our care at home starts with one-hour minimum visits, giving plenty of time to build genuine friendships and do the things that matter to you. Since 2012, we’ve carefully selected Care Professionals who share our values – they come from diverse backgrounds, and all bring warmth, reliability and understanding. We’re proud that many of our team have been with us for years, giving our clients the familiar faces they trust.

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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?

Companionship that's tailored to you

Strong bonds build successful companionships, so we match our Care Professionals based on more than just skills, considering their personality and interests to help create a genuine connection from day one.

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.

Compatible company at home

No pressure. No forced friendships. We'll guide you through every step of the setup process at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one,

Flexible, adaptive and personalised support

Whether it's a few hours of company a week, or live-in companionship to manage loneliness, we can fit comfortably into your life in whatever way works best for you.

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Home care in Guildford

Home care in Guildford 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.

  • Guildford & Woking

    We provide award winning care in Woking , Guildford , Knaphill , Merrow , Park Barn and the surrounding areas

  • Godalming

    We provide award winning care in Washington , Godalming , Haslemere , Cranleigh , Storrington and the surrounding areas

  • Woking
  • Knaphill
  • Merrow
  • Park Barn
  • Horsell
  • Byfleet
  • East Horsley
  • West Clandon
  • Sheerwater
  • Bellfields
  • Pyrford
  • Old Woking
  • West Byfleet
  • Woodbridge Hill
  • Effingham
  • Onslow Village
  • Guildford Park
  • Chilworth
  • Flexford
  • Worplesdon
  • Wanborough
  • Brookwood
  • Fairlands
  • West Horsley
  • Littleton
  • Mayford
  • Jacobs Well
  • Compton
  • Pirbright
  • Hook Heath
  • Puttenham
  • Willey Green
  • Westfield
  • East Clandon
  • Stoughton
  • Ockham
  • Wisley
  • Bridge End
  • Burpham
  • Westborough
  • Sutton Green
  • Artington
  • Wood Street
  • Ripley
  • Woodcote
  • Peasmarsh
  • Shalford
  • Wyke
  • Abbotswood
  • Slyfield
  • Charlotteville
  • Boxgrove
  • Fox Corner
  • Normandy
  • Send
  • Ockham Mill
  • Christmaspie
  • Send Marsh
  • Durnford Farm
  • Fell Hill
  • Surrey
  • Washington
  • Godalming
  • Haslemere
  • Cranleigh
  • Storrington
  • Farncombe
  • Billingshurst
  • Witley
  • Bramley
  • Shottermill
  • Pulborough
  • Petworth
  • West Chiltington Common
  • Elstead
  • Chiddingfold
  • Binscombe
  • Peaslake
  • Ewhurst
  • Wormley
  • Holloway Hill
  • Ifold
  • Catteshall
  • Shamley Green
  • Wisborough Green
  • Churt
  • Rowledge
  • Loxwood
  • Rowly
  • Hambledon
  • Shortfield Common
  • Busbridge
  • Dunsfold
  • Shere
  • Alfold Crossways
  • Northchapel
  • Abingworth
  • Kirdford
  • West Chiltington
  • Hurtmore
  • Fittleworth
  • Grayswood
  • Woolmer Hill
  • Coldwaltham
  • Dockenfield
  • Rushmoor
  • Hydestile
  • Graffham
  • Five Oaks
  • Durfold Wood
  • Lodsworth
  • Watersfield
  • Plaistow
  • Codmore Hill
  • Sutton
  • Rock
  • Tilford
  • Tuesley
  • Shackleford
  • Thursley
  • Holt Pound
  • Lurgashall
  • Balls Green
  • Hawkhurst Court
  • Hascombe
  • Duncton
  • West Burton
  • Bucks Horn Oak
  • Alfold Bars
  • The Haven
  • Byworth
  • Newpound Common
  • Adversane
  • Frensham
  • Thakeham
  • Malham
  • East Lavington
  • Shillinglee
  • Roundstreet Common
  • Enton Green
  • Gay Street
  • Ebernoe
  • Nutbourne
  • Charleshill
  • Tillington
  • Coneyhurst
  • Thorncombe Street
  • Alfold
  • Bowlhead Green
  • Ramsnest Common
  • Birtley Green
  • Rackham
  • Loxhill
  • Upperton
  • Lickfold
  • Balls Cross
  • River
  • Stroud Common
  • Goose Green
  • Peper Harow
  • Ansteadbrook
  • Selham
  • Grafham
  • Sullington
  • Highstreet Green
  • Palmers Cross
  • Greatham
  • Bury
  • Heath End
  • South Ambersham
  • Stopham
  • Bignor
  • Hardham
  • Dial Green
  • Coates
  • Foxhill
  • North Heath
  • Bedham
  • Brook
  • Little Bognor
  • Albury
  • Ridgebridge Hill
  • Upper Norwood
  • Milford
  • Hoe
  • Green Cross
  • Barlavington
  • Ewhurst Green
  • Bexleyhill
  • Halfway Bridge
  • Little London
  • Wiggonholt
  • Farley Green
  • Cold Harbour
  • Upwaltham
  • Sandhills
  • Ashington
  • Warminghurst
  • Millbridge
  • Wheelerstreet
  • Cramhurst
  • Gomshall
  • Wonersh
  • Coultershaw Bridge
  • Morgan's Green
  • Okehurst
  • Isling Bridge
  • Rushett Common
  • Run Common
  • Smithbrook Kilns
  • Lords Hill Common
  • Smock Alley
  • Spear Hill
  • Woods Hill
  • Hammer Vale
  • Egdean
  • Eashing
  • Munstead
  • Unsted
  • Winkworth
  • Riverhill
  • Lakers Green
  • Great Stoatley
  • Truxford
  • Batts Corner
  • Spreakley
  • Cootham
  • Tedfold
  • Smoky Hole
  • Great Slifehurst
  • Harwoods Green
  • Popple Hill

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Guildford

We don’t wear uniforms because we want your visits to feel like time spent with a friend. Whether it’s enjoying coffee at The Harbour Hotel in Guildford or tending to the garden together, we do things with you, not for you. Our Care Professionals are skilled at spotting early signs that something might need attention – from changes in mobility to appetite – helping prevent small concerns from becoming bigger problems. Each companionship visit is unhurried, giving time for meaningful conversations and activities that bring joy to your day.

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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 Care Starts With Connection

“Our carers are always punctual, pleasant and helpful,” shares K M on homecare.co.uk. Another client writes: “Home Instead has cared for my mother for several years. All the care pros won Mum over with their friendliness and warmth - she loved their chats.” These reviews show how our approach creates genuine connections. As one daughter notes: “The carers we have always make time to chat and are always cheerful – one in particular always goes the extra mile.”

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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

Our Guildford Team is With You Through Every Step

Our local office team supports our clients, families and Care Professionals, with a family-like approach. We celebrate our team's milestones, from birthdays to work anniversaries, creating a family atmosphere that carries through to the care we provide. Every Care Professional completes thorough training in our mock bedroom training space, alongside receiving regular updates in areas like dementia awareness and health monitoring. They're fully employed by us, with careful background checks and multiple references. That same family-like approach shapes how we stay connected to the wider community too. You'll find us out and about in the community, chatting with local residents at a village show or supporting dementia-friendly events. We maintain close links with local groups, organisations and social clubs, helping our clients stay connected to their community. Our Care Professionals know the area well and can suggest activities or outings that might interest their clients, from lunch clubs and local coffee mornings to Age UK Surrey community groups.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
  • A round badge reads “Top 20 Home Care Group Award 2026, homecare.co.uk” in blue and white. - Home Instead
  • PRTA 2025 Logo - Home Instead
  • Green graphic stating "95% of clients recommend" with a note about a 2025 PEAQ satisfaction survey. - Home Instead
  • HCA Home Care Awards Winner 2025 logo with green, blue, and gray text and wavy lines. - Home Instead
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We deliver tailored home care to the Guildford 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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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Guildford 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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