Day Care in Reading

In Reading, nearly 5,000 elderly residents are living with conditions like dementia, making local support essential. Home Instead offers highly qualified day care, with Care Professionals trained in dementia and elderly support. Our daytime care for elderly individuals provides a safe environment that promotes engagement and well-being. With activities tailored to Reading's vibrant community, from gentle exercise to crafts, we meet each client's specific needs, ensuring they enjoy social interaction while their families gain peace of mind.

Smiling elderly woman with glasses holding an open book, sitting on a sofa, talking to another person. - Home Instead
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 Reading

Home care in Reading 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.

  • Reading

    We provide award winning care in Reading , Woodley , Lower Earley , Reading West , Whitley Wood and the surrounding areas

  • Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford

    We provide award winning care in Maidenhead , Henley-on-Thames , Winnersh , Wallingford , Twyford and the surrounding areas

  • Southcote
  • Calcot
  • Caversham
  • Earley
  • Lower Earley
  • Purley on Thames
  • Pangbourne
  • Woodley
  • Tilehurst
  • Theale
  • Berkshire
  • Maidenhead
  • Henley-on-Thames
  • Winnersh
  • Wallingford
  • Twyford
  • Furze Platt
  • Benson
  • Sonning Common
  • Cox Green
  • Emmbrook
  • Cholsey
  • Bray Wick
  • Wargrave
  • Charvil
  • Holyport
  • Berinsfield
  • Newington
  • Barkham
  • Sonning
  • Lower Shiplake
  • Hurst
  • Crowmarsh Gifford
  • Taplow
  • Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
  • Warborough
  • Sindlesham
  • Knowl Hill
  • Fifield
  • Stoke Row
  • Bray
  • Hurley
  • Nettlebed
  • Waltham St Lawrence
  • Shiplake
  • Hailey
  • Moulsford
  • White Waltham
  • Dorney Reach
  • South Stoke
  • Tokers Green
  • Remenham Hill
  • Forest Green
  • Frieth
  • Kidmore End
  • Gallowstree Common
  • Checkendon
  • Shurlock Row
  • Littlewick Green
  • Ruscombe
  • Shillingford
  • Bix
  • Middle Assendon
  • Rotherfield Peppard
  • North Stoke
  • Burchett's Green
  • Nuffield
  • Paley Street
  • Hare Hatch
  • Crazies Hill
  • Fawley
  • Northend
  • Stud Green
  • Touchen-end
  • Stonor
  • Chalkhouse Green
  • Turville
  • Hambleden
  • Berrick Salome
  • Skirmett
  • Mill End
  • Warren Row
  • Shepherd's Green
  • Lower Assendon
  • Sonning Eye
  • Ipsden
  • Rotherfield Greys
  • Mongewell
  • Chazey Heath
  • Russell's Water
  • Dunsden Green
  • Roke
  • Park Corner
  • Moor End
  • Harpsden
  • Fingest
  • Maidensgrove
  • Southend
  • Greys Green
  • Woodcote
  • Tickleback Row
  • Highway
  • Rokemarsh
  • Highmoor
  • Stubbings
  • Cookley Green
  • Hook End
  • Crowsley
  • Satwell
  • Crocker End
  • Aston
  • North Town
  • Pinkneys Green
  • Exlade Street
  • Remenham
  • Mackney
  • West End
  • Pishill
  • Winterbrook
  • Fishery
  • St Marks
  • Caversham Park
  • Goring-on-Thames
  • Kiln Green
  • Drayton Saint Leonard
  • Dorchester On Thames
  • Ewelme
  • Offlands Cottages
  • Shottesbrooke
  • Overy
  • Witheridge Hill
  • Peppard Common
  • Mays Green
  • Preston Crowmarsh
  • Berrick Prior
  • Turville Heath
  • Moneyrow Green
  • Broadplat
  • Fawley Bottom
  • Loddon Park Farm
  • Sheeplands Farm
  • Castle End Farm
  • Southbury Farm
  • Northbury Farm
  • Shillingford Hill
  • Well Place
  • Newnham Murren
  • Swyncombe
  • Great Holcombe
  • Playhatch
  • Littlestoke

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Reading

Home Instead's day care service offers a unique blend of social and physical support that promotes a fulfilling life for elderly residents. Our daytime care for elderly individuals in a familiar, home-like setting is ideal for those needing companionship and routine. With a strong focus on personalised activities, from memory games to music sessions, we adapt to evolving needs, offering a flexible day structure and respite for families. With local knowledge, we create meaningful connections that make our care distinctly beneficial for Reading's elderly community.

A woman in a green jacket kneels by a bed, helping someone put on socks. - Home Instead

Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
  • British Franchise Association
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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

Home Instead's day care solves key challenges faced by families, from medication reminders to daily companionship. Whether assisting with mobility to visit the Reading Library or joining friends at local cafés, our care professionals focus on maintaining independence and familiarity. For instance, our team often accompanies clients to the Garden Room Café at Forbury Gardens, allowing them to enjoy cherished routines within the community. Our day care enables elderly clients to stay engaged in Reading, ensuring they feel connected and supported in their daily lives.

A woman in a green hoodie smiles whilst talking to an elderly man sitting on a sofa with a walking stick. - Home Instead

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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An elderly woman and a younger woman sit at a wooden table, talking under a wicker lampshade. - Home Instead

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

A nurse checks a man's blood pressure as they sit on a red sofa against a brick wall. - Home Instead

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

A person in blue gloves places a plaster on another person's forearm after a procedure. - Home Instead

As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

Elisie, Client

Our Reading Team is With You Through Every Step

Our team at Home Instead brings dedication and expertise, with professionals trained in dementia, mobility support, and day care techniques. Each member is passionate about creating meaningful connections, with many having years of experience in senior care, and driven by a commitment to excellence, our Care Professionals undergo regular training to ensure the highest quality of service. Their deep compassion means every client receives attentive, respectful support that enriches their daily life. Read more about our team's stories in our Care Professional blog. Home Instead supports local initiatives such as dementia-friendly coffee mornings and senior exercise groups, offering opportunities for social engagement and mental stimulation, and we also work closely with community resources like the Age UK Reading centre to signpost our clients to additional support. Monthly talks on dementia and elderly care tips are open to the community, fostering knowledge and understanding, and our blog offers further insights into local resources and events that benefit Reading's elderly community.

A person in blue gloves places a plaster on another person's forearm after a procedure. - Home Instead

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 Reading 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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