Home Help & Housekeeping in Retford

Home help and housekeeping is one of the many services that we offer to the local community within Retford, Bawtry, Tickhill and Gainsborough. We know a neat and clean property can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of older adults. This is why we offer home help and housekeeping, which means our local Care Professionals can support with various chores and tasks, ensuring the property is in great condition and reducing strain on your loved one, whilst giving them time back to do what they love. Since all our care packages are tailored specifically to the individual, it means we can meet regular routines, and your loved one can get as little or as much support as they need.

Woman in green pours coffee for an older man at a table with chess and flowers. - 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?

Personalised home help that starts with listening

Your situation is unique - your home help should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on skills, interests and personality, so everything is tailored to you.

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.

A simple, seamless set-up

No jargon, no pressure, no long waits. We'll guide you through every step at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one.

Flexible, unhurried support at home

Whether it's an occasional hour of tidying, or a regular deep clean to make the home safer, we manage chores so you can remain independent in the place you love.

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Home Care in Retford

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

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  • Gainsborough
  • New Rossington
  • Rossington
  • Littleborough
  • Bircotes
  • Ordsall
  • New Edlington
  • Weston
  • Upperthorpe
  • Tickhill
  • Hallcroft
  • Finningley
  • Epworth
  • Girton
  • Bawtry
  • Harwell
  • Scotter
  • Collingham
  • Newington
  • Tuxford
  • Skegby
  • Morton
  • Westwoodside
  • Haxey
  • Holme
  • Auckley
  • Everton
  • Ranskill
  • Clarborough
  • Blyton
  • Sutton on Trent
  • Owston Ferry
  • Grove
  • Wadworth
  • East Markham
  • North Leverton with Habblesthorpe
  • North Muskham
  • Haughton
  • Walkeringham
  • Blaxton
  • Gringley on the Hill
  • Hemswell Cliff
  • Elkesley
  • Marton
  • Woodhouse
  • Misson
  • North Wheatley
  • Lea
  • West Stockwith
  • Wellow
  • Austerfield
  • Caunton
  • Scotton
  • Woodbeck
  • Wroot
  • Eakring
  • Willingham by Stow
  • Sturton le Steeple
  • South Leverton
  • Rampton
  • Kelfield
  • Laughton
  • Norwell
  • Mattersey
  • Normanton on Trent
  • Corringham
  • South Clifton
  • Laneham
  • Beckingham
  • Hemswell
  • Harby
  • Sutton
  • Langford
  • Willoughton
  • Mattersey Thorpe
  • Clayworth
  • Knaith Park
  • Ranby
  • Glentworth
  • Gamston
  • Egmanton
  • South Muskham
  • Styrrup
  • Scrooby
  • Torworth
  • Fenton
  • Laxton
  • East Drayton
  • Bathley
  • Cromwell
  • Barnby Moor
  • Askham
  • Fillingham
  • Lound
  • Newtown
  • Treswell
  • Hayton
  • Kneesall
  • Bothamsall
  • Little Carlton
  • North Clifton
  • Besthorpe
  • Beltoft
  • Church Town
  • South Scarle
  • East Lound
  • Loversall
  • Bole
  • Ossington
  • Moorhouse
  • Saundby
  • Low Burnham
  • Kexby
  • Sibthorpe
  • Darlton
  • Wigsley
  • Harworth
  • Scotterthorpe
  • Rockley
  • Heapham
  • East Ferry
  • Maplebeck
  • Thorney
  • Old Edlington
  • Wiseton
  • Ragnall
  • Wildsworth
  • Springthorpe
  • Cottam
  • Milton
  • Belton
  • Graizelound
  • Woodside
  • Walkerith
  • West Drayton
  • Knaith
  • West Markham
  • Pilham
  • Eaton
  • Headon
  • Brough
  • Babworth
  • Ompton
  • Coates
  • Kersall
  • Grassthorpe
  • Westgate
  • High Marnham
  • Wilsic
  • Welham
  • Scaftworth
  • Wharton
  • Aisby
  • Low Marnham
  • Stokeham
  • Gate Burton
  • Drakeholes
  • Misterton
  • Upton
  • Nether Headon
  • Harpswell
  • Sturgate
  • South Wheatley
  • Swinethorpe
  • Nethergate
  • Gunthorpe
  • Yawthorpe
  • Fledborough
  • Tiln
  • Whitehouses
  • Dunham-on-Trent
  • Spalford
  • Carlton on Trent
  • East Stockwith
  • Carrhouse
  • Bracon
  • Grey Green
  • Gilby
  • Weecar
  • Park Lidget
  • Bevercotes
  • Church Laneham
  • Thonock
  • Newbig
  • Lancaster Green
  • Norwell Woodhouse
  • Normanby By Stow
  • Markham Moor
  • Coney Green
  • North Harby
  • Heckdyke
  • Misterton Soss
  • Newholme
  • Ellers
  • Carside
  • Epworth Turbary
  • Pelf Intax
  • Lound Hall
  • Thorney Moor
  • Nottinghamshire

To us it's personal

Our home help and housekeeping service has a wide variety of support that our Care Professionals can assist with, and this includes but is not limited to putting bins out, laundry, dusting, vacuuming and even supporting with any family pets. Your loved one will be matched to a Care Professional who, courtesy of our one-hour minimum call time, will take their time to get to know how your loved one likes to keep everything organised around the house. There are a lot of benefits to home help, and some include removing any clutter or unwanted items that could become a trip hazard, supporting your loved one to create an ideal space that makes them feel comfortable.

Smiling woman trims an older man's hair indoors, with a framed picture on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

Award-winning service you can trust

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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.


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

Smiling woman in green helps an elderly person with gardening, holding a green plant pot outdoors. - 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

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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 Retford for personalised home care

Felicity F, whose aunt received home care from Home Instead, shared on homecare.co.uk how much they valued the personal and reliable support provided. She explained that her aunt needed help with personal care, light cleaning and meal preparation, as well as friendly companionship, and was “delighted with the carers’ personal and friendly approach.” Felicity praised the professionalism and organisation of the team, saying “everything was explained clearly, from contacts to emergency care.” This mix of practical home help and caring companionship made all the difference, helping her aunt stay comfortable and independent at home.

Smiling elderly woman holds a grey jumper on a hanger, showing it to another person indoors. - Home Instead

Our Community Partners

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Our Retford Team is With You Through Every Step

Our Retford and Gainsborough office, led by Jade Ebden and Gemma Whall, helps families stay connected and reassured about the care their loved ones receive. All our care packages are tailored to the individual, which means we can respond quickly to any changes and provide intervention methods where required, ensuring your loved one is receiving the correct level of care that they need. This same commitment to connection carries through into our strong links within the local community. Our Community Engagement Officer, David, is regularly out and about at church groups and community halls, signposting individuals who may benefit from our support. We also take part in local events and actively fundraise for Home Instead Charities because we believe in their mission to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults.

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

We deliver tailored home care to the Retford 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 Retford 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 Retford 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 Retford, 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 Retford 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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