Home Help & Housekeeping in Shoreham

A clean, organised home brings comfort, safety, and peace of mind, but daily tasks can become more difficult with age. At Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, our Home Help & Housekeeping service provides practical, respectful support that helps older adults live well at home. From laundry and meal prep to dusting and tidying, we’re here to lighten the load while honouring each person’s preferences. With a minimum visit length of one hour, there’s time to build trust and complete tasks without rushing. We aim to support daily living without disrupting routines or independence. Every home is different, and our help is designed to fit in, not take over.

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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?

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 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

No two homes are the same, and neither are the people living in them. That’s why we tailor every visit to reflect how each client likes things done. Whether it’s folding laundry a specific way, using certain products, or preparing meals just as they like them, we focus on the details that make a difference. Our Care Professionals work at the client’s pace, bringing warmth and calm to everyday routines. While we’re there, we’re also a friendly face, someone to chat to, laugh with, or share a pot of tea. These small touches create a sense of normality and reassurance. Familiar routines and friendly support make a house feel like home.

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

Two women smiling and playing an electric keyboard together in a cosy room with wooden walls. - 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

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

Families often tell us how much our help around the home lifts the pressure. One client shared: “Very friendly and efficient staff and service. Carers are willing to please and bend over backwards to supply meals, companionship, personal care if needed and help with day-to-day tasks. They are always there to listen and cheer me up on my down days.” Our reviews reflect the thoughtfulness and flexibility we bring into every home. Whether supporting with cleaning, cooking, or just being a steady, cheerful presence, we’re here to offer more than a service – we bring consistency, peace of mind, and a reason to feel good each day.

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

Our Community Partners

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

Our Care Professionals are trained in safe and respectful home support, including infection control, food hygiene, and supporting people with limited mobility. Many of our team members also complete enhanced training in dementia care, allowing them to adapt their support as needs change. Regular reviews ensure that each care plan reflects current preferences, habits, and routines. With oversight from our experienced local office team, we maintain the highest standards of quality. Every task is approached with sensitivity and professionalism. Whether it’s wiping down kitchen surfaces or helping sort the post, we carry out each visit with dignity and care. A tidy, well-maintained home brings more than practical benefits; it supports self-esteem, comfort, and peace of mind. Our Care Professionals help with errands, changing bedding, and other everyday tasks that keep life running smoothly. If clients want to stay in, we bring a bit of the outside world to them through conversation, shared routines, and kindness. We can also accompany clients out to the local shops or help prepare for visits from friends or family. Our goal is to make every visit feel like a natural part of someone’s life. Because being at home should always feel like a source of pride, not pressure.

Two women smiling and playing an electric keyboard together in a cosy room with wooden walls. - 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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Our home help services in Shoreham provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Discover personalised, flexible personal care for older adults in Shoreham, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Shoreham, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Shoreham, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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We also provide for: arthritis & mobility care, cancer care, catheter care, elderly day care, nail care, overnight care, Parkinson's care, personal care and stoma care.

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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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