Day Care in Guildford

We bring personalised day care right to your door in and around Guildford and Woking – from Merrow and Ripley to Ockham and East and West Horsley – offering an alternative to traditional day centres. Our CQC Outstanding-rated service helps combat loneliness while supporting independence, with visits tailored to each person’s interests and energy levels. Our carefully selected local Care Professionals come from diverse careers and backgrounds but share natural compassion and genuine interest in enriching people’s lives. Many of our team can drive, opening up opportunities for local outings and activities.

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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?

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.

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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

Each day care visit is shaped around what matters to you – whether that’s gentle exercise, crafts, or reminiscence activities particularly beneficial for those living with dementia. We support rehabilitation programmes recommended by healthcare professionals, helping maintain mobility and independence. Our one-hour minimum visits give plenty of time for meaningful activities, from baking together to enjoying the garden or visiting local coffee shops.

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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

“The Home Instead team of carers has made a significant improvement to my 93-year-old mother’s well-being since we started the visits last year. Not only have the carers attended to her physical needs but, just as important, they have provided wonderful and varied company for my mother. “ Explains GK, son of our client. “Her outlook on life has benefited from the interest and warmth shown by the carers. The management team has been responsive to any suggestions, questions, or concerns that may come up. We are impressed and grateful to the entire Home Instead team and would recommend them without hesitation.”

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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

We carefully match local Care Professionals with clients based on shared interests and personality. Our team receives specialist training in our mock bedroom space at our offices on the Lansbury Estate near Woking, covering everything from dementia care to supporting mobility. We’re proud that many of our Care Professionals have been with us for years, building lasting relationships with their clients. We work closely with local activity groups, healthcare professionals and community centres to enhance our day care support. Our strong local knowledge means we can suggest suitable outings and activities that match our clients’ interests.

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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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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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