With many traditional day centres closing across Suffolk, we’re providing a flexible alternative that brings day care into people’s homes. Covering Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge, our CQC Outstanding-rated service offers personalised support that fits around your routines and preferences. Whether you need a few hours of support or structured day care throughout the week, our approach means you can receive professional care while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
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 Ipswich
Home care in Ipswich 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.
Our Every day care package is tailored around individual needs and interests. Our Care Professionals can assist with morning routines, prepare nutritious meals, support hobbies and activities, or help with rehabilitation exercises recommended by healthcare professionals. This flexible support helps maintain independence while providing valuable respite for family carers. It’s particularly beneficial for clients living with dementia, where familiar surroundings help maintain confidence and well-being.
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 day care service promotes active, engaging days that support both physical and mental well-being. Care Professionals might help tend the garden, prepare a favourite meal, or accompany trips to local shops and activities. As one client recently told us: “The help they provide makes it possible for me to live a near-normal life. Their cheerful faces at the door always lift my spirits, and I value their help and advice.” Regular updates through our secure mobile App keep families informed about daily activities and achievements.
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 Ipswich Team is With You Through Every Step
As both a Real Living Wage and Age-Friendly employer, we attract Care Professionals who bring diverse skills and interests to day care support. Our training room in Ipswich ensures they're equipped to support various needs, from companionship to specialist care, and many of our team members have been with us for years, allowing them to build meaningful relationships with clients.
Our day care service connects naturally with our community initiatives, particularly our Memory Lane groups on alternate Fridays, which alternate between Felixstowe and Trimley St Martin Memorial Hall, offering varied activities and social opportunities. The monthly dementia café at The Cherry Tree Inn in Woodbridge provides a welcoming space, our dementia-friendly golf sessions in partnership with Seckford Golf Club are a fun way to get out and about, and our compassionate gardening group can support the wellbeing of those living with or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness.
Our dementia care in Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich 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.