Home care in Devon
Home Instead specialises in trusted home care in Exeter, supporting people across nearby areas such as Topsham, Pinhoe, Heavitree and St Thomas. From lending a helping hand with daily routines and friendly companionship to more intricate care needs, our local team is committed to delivering thoughtful, reliable support. We help clients stay comfortable and independent in the place they call home - connected to their community and surrounded by familiarity.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
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Quality, Personalised Home Care in Devon
Here in Devon, we offer home care that’s truly built around you – your life, your needs, your pace. Whether it’s friendly companionship, assistance with daily tasks like meal preparation, or more specialised support for dementia, Parkinson’s or end-of-life care, we’re here to make each day more comfortable.Our care adapts to suit your requirements – from a few hours of support to having someone there round the clock. What matters is that it integrates smoothly into your life, respecting your routines and what’s important to you.What really makes our home care in Devon special is the personal connection. We carefully match you with a local Care Professional who not only has the right skills but shares your interests too. With our team’s local knowledge and most Care Professionals being drivers, we’re well-equipped to support you across Devon’s beautiful rural landscape.We’re fully regulated by the CQC, but for us, that’s just the foundation. Our Care Professionals receive thorough training and consistent ongoing support, ensuring you receive excellent care with every visit.
At Home Instead, we deliver compassionate, custom home care in Devon, supporting individuals and families to live well, their way. Our local team understands the communities we serve – from Barnstaple to Torquay, Newton Abbot to Tavistock – and tailors every service to suit personal needs, habits, and situations, always with a focus on consistency and confidence.
- Companionship Care – A regular visit from a friendly, familiar face can make all the difference. Whether it’s a walk along the Exeter Quay, browsing local shops in Bideford, or simply enjoying a board game at home, our companionship care brings comfort, familiarity, and trust to those who live alone or feel isolated.
- Dementia Care – Our dementia care supports individuals to remain at home in familiar surroundings, with routines that feel safe and consistent. Care Professionals receive specialist City & Guilds-Assured dementia training and are carefully matched to each client, helping reduce confusion and anxiety through meaningful connection and understanding.
- Live-in Care – For our clients with more complex requirements, live-in care offers reassuring, full-time support at home. A dedicated Care Professional is there throughout the day and night – helping with personal care, mobility, medicines, and more – allowing individuals to stay safely in the environment they know and love.
- Respite Care – When family carers need time to rest, we offer short-term, flexible care at home. Whether it’s support for a few hours, overnight, or across several days, our team steps in with professional, local help that keeps things running smoothly and gives families peace of mind.
- Palliative Care – Our palliative care provides thoughtful, respectful aid for those with life-limiting conditions. Working closely with families and healthcare professionals in Devon, we help clients remain comfortable at home, with care shaped around their wishes, dignity, and comfort at every stage.
Every service is led by values of kindness, respect, and dedication – delivered by people who care, in the place you call home.
Choosing Home Instead for personalised home care in Devon
If you’re searching for a care agency in Devon, consider Home Instead for a trusted alternative to rushed, task-based services. We provide a fully managed, responsive service – no rota gaps or self-managed admin – so you can focus on what matters. Our visits are never less than an hour, allowing time for meaningful care and connection.Every care plan is tailored, supporting independence with practical help and encouragement. We take time to match our clients with the correct Care Professional to help build trust, confidence, and a real sense of companionship.Our local Care Professionals are trained, compassionate, and familiar with the Devon area, whether that’s a walk along the Barbican in Plymouth, a visit to Paignton Pier, or a quiet afternoon in your own garden. With Home Instead, care feels personal – because it is.
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I am very happy with the support, care and kindness I receive from all the staff of Home Instead.B.M, Client
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
Knowing that mum has caring and genuine people to help take care of her gives me peace of mind and mum looks forward to seeing the Care Professionals. Thank you for making such a big difference to both of our lives.Rebecca, Client's Family
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