Live-In Care in Shoreham

A home can feel especially important when care needs start to grow. We provide live-in care in Shoreham, so your loved one can remain among their own belongings, routines and familiar surroundings. A dedicated Care Professional moves into the home, offering one-to-one support throughout the day, with help if needed, so ordinary home life can continue in the way they prefer each day, with family contact staying close.

Older woman on a Zimmer frame smiles and talks with a young woman outside by green bushes on a pavement. - 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 care that starts with listening

Your situation is unique - your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on skills, interests and personality, so care is always 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.

1-2-1 support and personal attention

We offer trusted, round-the-clock help from a dedicated Care Professional who manages home tasks, provides personalised care, and keeps loneliness at bay - we're here to make your life easier.

Your Local Office

Home Care in Shoreham

The team here at Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield are proud to provide expert home care in Shoreham. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield

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  • Christchurch
  • Sidcup
  • St Mary Cray
  • Petts Wood
  • Otford
  • New Ash Green
  • West Kingsdown
  • Borough Green
  • Foots Cray
  • South Darenth
  • Culverstone Green
  • Hextable
  • Longfield
  • Poverest
  • Meopham
  • Eynsford
  • New Barn
  • Ightham
  • Crockenhill
  • Cudham
  • North Cray
  • Wrotham
  • Greatness
  • Horton Kirby
  • Halstead
  • Knockholt Pound
  • Hartley
  • St Mary's
  • Ash
  • Longfield Hill
  • Stansted
  • Oldbury
  • Priestwood
  • Knockholt
  • Hazelwood
  • Harvel
  • Heaverham
  • Fairseat
  • Hodsoll Street
  • Fawkham Green
  • Swanley Village
  • Romney Street
  • Clement Street
  • South Street
  • Woodlands
  • Ridley
  • Twitton
  • Luddesdown
  • Swanley
  • Ramsden
  • White Oak
  • St Paul's Cray
  • Longlands
  • High Firs
  • St Mary's Platt
  • Badger's Mount
  • Vigo Village
  • East Hill
  • Great Cockerhurst
  • Hockenden
  • Sutton at Hone
  • Farningham
  • Ruxley
  • Upper Ruxley
  • Fawkham
  • Kemsing
  • West Yoke
  • Sheepcote
  • Horns Green
  • Lett's Green
  • Meopham Green
  • David Street
  • Priestwood Green
  • Crowdleham
  • Knockmill
  • Coombe Hollow
  • Clarke's Bottom
  • Cotman's Ash
  • Upper Hockenden
  • Kevingtown
  • Cockmannings
  • Kent

To us it's personal

Daily life looks different for every person, and that is the point. If your loved one wants to cook from recipes they have used for years, their Care Professional can work beside them. If they would rather sit back while the kitchen is stocked and cleared, that choice is respected as well. Personal care is provided at a pace that feels right. Medication prompts help the day stay organised, and practical support might include washing, changing beds, hoovering high-use rooms, putting shopping away or taking out the bins. The list is guided by how the home already works, not by a fixed routine. Having a Care Professional in the home also means help is close if something urgent comes up. On a good day, your loved one might enjoy a gentle stroll along the paths near St Peter and St Paul Church. On a quieter one, familiar company at home may be enough. Either way, care supports the day without taking it over, and your loved one keeps their voice.

Smiling woman in green helps an elderly person with gardening, holding a green plant pot outdoors. - 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
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  • 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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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 woman in a green jacket kneels by a bed, helping someone put on socks. - 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

A carer in green assists an elderly woman lying in bed against a brick wall. - Home Instead

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

Elisie, Client

Choosing Home Instead Shoreham for personalised home care

Care changes most usefully when someone notices the small things early. Your loved one may not say that moving around feels harder, or that lunch has been less appealing, but a Care Professional who is present through the day can see patterns forming. A lower-energy morning might mean keeping the afternoon simple. A slight difference in mobility might mean more time is allowed before leaving the house. The response can stay calm because it is based on familiarity, not guesswork. This kind of attentiveness protects the ordinary feel of home. No one needs to make a fuss or reorganise the day around a single concern. The Care Professional understands what is usual for your loved one and can respond in a way that feels proportionate, respectful and unhurried. Smaller changes are noticed, but the home does not become tense. Daily life remains calm, even when support needs careful adjustment.

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

Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
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Our Shoreham Team is With You Through Every Step

Families need enough information to trust what is happening at home without having to build the picture from occasional phone calls. Care Professionals complete notes each day, recording what happened and any points worth flagging. The team supporting Shoreham reviews those notes and stays in contact with the Care Professional in the home. If appetite, confidence or a practical issue changes, relatives can be told with context. If a family member notices something during a visit or call, that can be shared and followed up. The service is regulated by the CQC, and care can be reviewed as needs change. The Care Professional, family and team each hold a useful part of the picture, which helps adjustments happen through conversation rather than guesswork. Communication stays straightforward, so relatives know what is happening without carrying the whole arrangement themselves. That makes the service easier to understand and easier to rely on.

Older man and woman smiling and talking at a table, family photos hang on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

We deliver tailored home care to the Shoreham 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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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 Shoreham could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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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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