Companionship Care in Kendal

Home Instead South Lakes’ Companionship Care supports those in our community who may feel isolated or are affected by dementia and other age-related challenges. Our compassionate team, with years of collective experience and an Outstanding CQC rating, is specially trained to provide meaningful companionship tailored to each individual’s needs. This service helps clients stay socially active, whether it’s sharing a conversation, going for a local walk, or attending community events. By fostering connections, we help clients maintain a sense of purpose and joy, enhancing quality of life right here in the South Lakes area.

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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 Kendal

The team here at Home Instead South Lakes are proud to provide expert home care in Kendal. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

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  • Hale
  • Ulverston
  • Barnoldswick
  • Old Town
  • Carnforth
  • Windermere
  • Grange-over-Sands
  • Chapel House
  • Sandylands
  • Heron Hill
  • Bowness on Windermere
  • Hallgarth
  • Arnside
  • Milnthorpe
  • Sedbergh
  • Ingleton
  • Kirkbarrow
  • Waterhead
  • Holme
  • Kirkby Lonsdale
  • Whittington
  • Flookburgh
  • Staveley
  • Silverdale
  • Burton-in-Kendal
  • Warton
  • Mintsfeet
  • Burneside
  • Storth
  • Levens
  • Oxenholme
  • Endmoor
  • Lindale
  • Woodhouse
  • Burton in Lonsdale
  • Kentrigg
  • Nether Kellet
  • Heversham
  • Natland
  • Cartmel
  • Over Kellet
  • Netherfield
  • Lowick
  • Backbarrow
  • Overtown
  • Penny Bridge
  • Summerlands
  • Tunstall
  • Sedgwick
  • Bardsea
  • Arkholme
  • Dent
  • Hawkshead
  • Crosthwaite
  • Yealand Redmayne
  • Underbarrow
  • Barbon
  • Casterton
  • Baycliff
  • Old Hutton
  • Low Wood
  • Slack Head
  • Grayrigg
  • Crook
  • Hutton Roof
  • Brigsteer
  • Meal Bank
  • Hincaster
  • Melling
  • New Hutton
  • Storrs
  • Beetham
  • Borwick
  • Yealand Conyers
  • Town End
  • Garth Row
  • Ings
  • Winster
  • Thornton in Lonsdale
  • Broughton Beck
  • Spark Bridge
  • Mansergh
  • Tewitfield
  • Troutbeck
  • Newby Bridge
  • Stainton
  • Priest Hutton
  • Lupton
  • Garsdale Head
  • Swarthdale
  • Meathop
  • Killington
  • Lowgill
  • Capernwray
  • Millthrop
  • Nook
  • Middleton
  • Selside
  • Troutbeck Bridge
  • Bowland Bridge
  • Lowick Green
  • Leck
  • Kearstwick
  • Witherslack
  • Far Sawrey
  • Bowston
  • Wrayton
  • Field Broughton
  • Mill Side
  • Garsdale
  • Langthwaite
  • Finsthwaite
  • Staveley-in-Cartmel
  • Farleton
  • High Casterton
  • Lakeside
  • Masongill
  • Newbiggin
  • Bouth
  • Ayside
  • Goose Green
  • The Common
  • Gawthrop
  • Milton
  • High Green
  • Near Sawrey
  • Low Biggins
  • Ireby
  • Garnett Bridge
  • Row
  • Howe
  • Nether Burrow
  • Kentmere
  • Gatebeck
  • Sandside
  • Barrows Green
  • Cartmel Fell
  • Satterthwaite
  • Whasset
  • Hale Green
  • Woodgate
  • Holker
  • Barber Green
  • Firbank
  • Crooklands
  • Arrad Foot
  • Stone House
  • Plumgarths
  • High Wray
  • Aldingham
  • Watchgate
  • Haverthwaite
  • Canal Foot
  • Newland
  • Skelsmergh
  • Water Yeat
  • Outgate
  • Beck Head
  • Lowick Bridge
  • Dalton
  • Hawkshead Hill
  • Force Forge
  • Cantsfield
  • Oxen Park
  • Cotes
  • Cowgill
  • Low Nibthwaite
  • Lea Yeat
  • Colthouse
  • Blawith
  • High Biggins
  • High Nibthwaite
  • Colton
  • Thwaite Moss
  • Bandrake Head
  • Grizedale
  • Newton
  • Pool Bank
  • Over Burrow
  • Crosslands
  • Millhead
  • Helsington
  • Cowan Bridge
  • Sadgill
  • Preston Patrick
  • Allithwaite
  • Crosthwaite Green
  • Rusland
  • Greenodd
  • High Newton
  • Cark
  • Uldale House
  • Green Quarter
  • Shepherd Yeat
  • Cleabarrow
  • Heaves
  • Scar End
  • Narthwaite
  • Chapel-le-Dale
  • Leasgill
  • Deepthwaite
  • Kents Bank
  • Beckside
  • Lower Westhouse
  • Yealand Storrs
  • Silverdale Green
  • Haverbrack
  • Ackenthwaite
  • Wood Broughton
  • Gearstones
  • Ferry House
  • Far Westhouse
  • Gale Green
  • Graythwaite
  • Low Newton
  • Lindeth
  • Mislet
  • Grassgarth
  • Heaning
  • Elfhowe
  • Borrowdale head
  • Briggflatts
  • High Brow Edge
  • Low Green
  • Eskrigg End
  • Tottlebank
  • Houkler Hall
  • Nibthwaite Grange
  • Brathay
  • Low Bowkerstead
  • High Bethecar
  • Low Bethecar
  • High Cunsey
  • Lake Bank
  • Low Ickenthwaite
  • High Ickenthwaite
  • Low Longmire
  • High Longmire
  • Birk Row Farm
  • Canny Hill
  • Mitchelland
  • Barngates
  • Crook Hall
  • High Cragg
  • Low Blakebank
  • Low Fold
  • Middle Blakebank
  • Bellgate
  • Fell Garth
  • Hole House
  • Low Bank House
  • Middleshaw House
  • Ingmire Hall
  • Marthwaite
  • Crooked Birch
  • Simpson Ground
  • Barrow Wife
  • High Dale Park
  • Middle Dale Park
  • Troutbeck Park
  • High Borrans
  • Low Loanthwaite
  • Broom Farm
  • Hartbarrow
  • Middleton Hall
  • Cumbria

To us it's personal

Home Instead South Lakes’ Companionship Care is the ideal choice for clients seeking social connection while remaining in their own homes. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, our care adapts to evolving needs, from shared outings to local cafés to simple in-home conversations, keeping clients engaged and happy. Our highly trained team brings a personalized approach, supporting each client’s unique interests and needs. With deep community ties, we arrange regular outings, as seen on our Facebook page, allowing clients to enjoy South Lakes’ beauty and social life safely. This tailored approach enriches their lives, helping them feel connected and fulfilled.

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Award-winning service you can trust

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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 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

Choosing Home Instead Kendal for personalised home care

Home Instead South Lakes’ Companionship Care addresses the challenges of loneliness and the need for support with daily activities, helping clients stay engaged in their community. Our service becomes a personalized care plan that includes not only companionship but also assistance with personal care, mobility, medication management, housekeeping, and transportation to health appointments. For instance, one of our clients, who loves visiting local markets, can continue this routine safely with their Care Professional by their side. This familiarity and routine are especially beneficial for those with dementia, ensuring comfort and enriching their daily lives right here in the South Lakes

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Our Kendal Team is With You Through Every Step

As the years go by, you might find your loved one needs more than just a friendly chat, and our local team is always on hand to help. We can introduce extra support if they require practical help around the house or specialised assistance for age related conditions. Our caring local team is also deeply connected to the community and can point your family towards welcoming local social groups or helpful support networks nearby. You will receive thoughtful guidance every step of the way, making it easy to find all the right resources in your area to keep your loved one thriving at home.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Kendal 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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Our dementia care in Kendal 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.

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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 Kendal could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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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 Kendal, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.

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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 Kendal 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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