Home help & housekeeping in Kent

Daily tasks like tidying, cooking, and keeping on top of laundry don't stop mattering as we age – they just become harder to manage alone. Home Instead provides home help in Kent, supporting older adults across Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, and Ashford with the practical assistance that keeps a home comfortable and running well. Some clients appreciate a few hours of support each week, while others find more regular visits work better. The aim is simple: reliable help that fits around how you live, so you can stay independent in the home you know.

Enquire Now

Highest regulatory ratings

Care for 18,000+ older people

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000 trained Care Professionals

Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Highest regulatory ratings

Care for 18,000+ older people

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000 trained Care Professionals

Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Find Your Local Office

home care in broadstairs

Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate

We provide care in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Cliftonville, Birchington and the surrounding areas

Discover more

Quality, Personalised Home Help & Housekeeping in Kent

Keeping a home running smoothly takes effort that builds up over time. Needs differ, which is why we spend time understanding how each household works before our Care Professionals start any practical help.

The tasks we handle depend entirely on what’s needed. Kitchens kept tidy, bathrooms cleaned, hot meals prepared when cooking becomes tiring. We manage shopping trips to Waitrose in Tunbridge Wells or the local Co-op in Whitstable, take care of laundry, and collect prescriptions from nearby pharmacies. Cupboards get reorganised so everything stays within easy reach.

As a CQC-regulated home care provider in Kent, we maintain professional standards throughout. Every Care Professional receives thorough training and background checks before entering someone’s home, giving families confidence that their loved one is receiving quality support from people they can really trust.

Our support adjusts to each person’s circumstances. Someone in Maidstone might prefer light housekeeping twice weekly. A client near Canterbury could need help with day-to-day tasks. Another person might simply need help with the weekly shop and occasional deep cleaning. This flexibility means older adults stay comfortable and independent at home, with exactly the level of help that suits them.

Person-centred care

Your home has its own way of working – jobs done on certain days, things kept in particular places, routines that have worked for years. Our Care Professionals pick up on these patterns quickly, learning which cupboard things belong in, how you like the kitchen left, and when you prefer quiet company versus getting on with tasks independently.

Many clients across Kent manage some household jobs perfectly well while needing a reliable hand with others. We’re here for what’s become harder, leaving you in charge of what still feels manageable.

Having the same Care Professional visit each week means no repeating yourself or adjusting to someone new. They get to know how your household runs and respect the way you want things done. It’s this consistency that clients tell us makes the real difference – someone who understands your home and works alongside you in a way that feels natural.

Choosing Home Instead for personalised home help & housekeeping in Kent

Many relatives across Kent tell us the hardest part is watching from a distance, unable to visit as often as they’d like. Our home help support eases that weight, giving everyone involved greater peace of mind.

Homes remain safe and comfortable, allowing older adults to stay settled in familiar surroundings without burdening family members. When our Care Professionals handle daily household tasks, your time together becomes about connection rather than catching up on cleaning.

Our locally managed office responds quickly when needs shift, understanding communities throughout the county. Adjustments happen promptly, and support stays aligned with daily life as circumstances change. There’s no lengthy process when something needs updating.

Families gain breathing room whilst their loved ones retain control over their own households. This dependable help strengthens relationships, removes strain, and means everyone can focus on what brings them together rather than worrying about what needs doing at home.

Funding Care in Kent

Discover more

Our Partners

Alzheimers SocietyParkinsons UKHomecare-AssociationBritish Franchise Association
View All

Advice & Support