Day Care in Southampton

Loneliness and isolation can seriously impact a person’s health and wellbeing. Many people we support simply want company and conversation, whether they live alone or need care and support whilst family carers are away. Whatever support you need, our experienced Care Professionals will share in your interests and accompany you in whatever you like to do whether that’s crafting, going for a walk or baking, our day care is flexible to fit in with you. We provide day care to Southampton, Netley, Portswood, Sarisbury, Locks Heath and Shirley. We’ll work with you to develop a plan for activities that are personalised to you and enable you to live your life your way.

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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?

At-home day care for older adults

Our Care Professionals provide day care within your loved one's home to manage their health needs and keep them safe. Whether facilitating hobbies, social outings, or just providing companionship, they offer tailored support that bolsters emotional wellbeing.

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 enjoy peace of mind leaving your loved one in their capable hands.

Carefully chosen Care Professionals

We match Care Professionals with clients based on skills, interests and personality, so day care is always personalised to them whether they need mentally stimulating activities, socialising, or just a chat over a cup of tea to avoid loneliness.

Fully flexible, safety-focused support

Day care combines companionship with practical help so older adults can stay active and engaged while remaining safe and comfortable at home.

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Home care in Southampton

Home care in Southampton supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.

  • Southampton

    We provide award winning care in Southampton , Sholing , Regents Park , Portswood , Bitterne and the surrounding areas

  • Central Hampshire

    We provide award winning care in Eastleigh , Winchester , Hyde , Chandler's Ford , Swaythling and the surrounding areas

  • Sholing
  • Regents Park
  • Portswood
  • Bitterne
  • Locks Heath
  • Maybush
  • Warsash
  • Freemantle
  • Upper Shirley
  • Whiteley
  • Bursledon
  • Banister Park
  • Bitterne Park
  • Netley
  • Weston
  • Shirley Warren
  • Shirley Park
  • Harefield
  • Hamble-le-Rice
  • Northam
  • Midanbury
  • St Denys
  • Aldermoor
  • Sarisbury
  • Swanwick
  • Merry Oak
  • Hightown
  • Itchen
  • Burridge
  • St Mary's
  • Shirley
  • Newtown
  • Hook
  • Highfield
  • Thornhill
  • Park Gate
  • Woolston
  • Redbridge
  • Millbrook
  • Coxford
  • Netley Hill
  • Fleetend
  • Old Shirley
  • Bevois Town
  • Hollybrook
  • Lowford
  • Newtown-Nicholstown
  • The Polygon
  • Wimpson
  • Lower Swanwick
  • Butlocks Heath
  • Sarisbury Green
  • Hound
  • Fareham
  • Hampshire
  • Eastleigh
  • Winchester
  • Hyde
  • Chandler's Ford
  • Swaythling
  • Bassett
  • Boyatt Wood
  • Twyford
  • North Baddesley
  • Bishopstoke
  • Valley Park
  • New Alresford
  • Harestock
  • Springvale
  • Fulflood
  • Bassett Green
  • Winnall
  • Northwood Park
  • Hiltingbury
  • Colden Common
  • Townhill Park
  • Lane End
  • South Wonston
  • St Cross
  • Abbotts Barton
  • Badger Farm
  • Chilworth
  • Norton
  • Highcliffe
  • Allbrook
  • Teg Down
  • Otterbourne
  • Bradley
  • Mansbridge
  • Littleton
  • Compton
  • Micheldever
  • The Soke
  • Sutton Scotney
  • Sleepers Hill
  • Pitt
  • Barton Stacey
  • Cheriton
  • Ropley
  • Owslebury
  • Itchen Abbas
  • Hursley
  • Sparsholt
  • Bramdean
  • Ropley Dean
  • Bishop's Sutton
  • Old Alresford
  • Crawley
  • Westley
  • Easton
  • Shawford
  • Monkwood
  • Upper Wield
  • Martyr Worthy
  • Bar End
  • Kilmeston
  • Gundleton
  • Hensting
  • Bighton
  • Chilcomb
  • Northbrook
  • Baybridge
  • Abbots Worthy
  • Swarraton
  • Brown Candover
  • Beauworth
  • Itchen Stoke
  • Chilworth Old Village
  • East Stratton
  • Tichborne
  • Avington
  • Stoke Charity
  • Northington
  • Ovington
  • Dean
  • West Tisted
  • Egypt
  • Wonston
  • Woodmancott
  • Hinton Ampner
  • West Stratton
  • Upper Bullington
  • Bransbury
  • Lord's Wood
  • Bullington
  • Highbridge
  • Chilton Candover
  • North Street
  • Lower Wield
  • Popham
  • Hunton
  • Standon
  • Woodlands
  • Weeke
  • Morestead
  • Weston Colley
  • Abbotstone
  • Silkstead
  • Stanmore
  • Shorley
  • North Stoneham
  • West Hill
  • Abbotswood
  • Totford
  • Ratlake
  • Peverells Wood
  • Millers Dale South
  • Millers Dale North
  • Stoneham
  • South Down
  • Knightwood Park
  • Chartwell Green
  • The Close
  • Saint Giles Hill
  • Olivers Battery
  • Kings Worthy
  • Micheldever Station
  • Headbourne Worthy
  • Brambridge
  • Nob's Crook
  • New Cheriton
  • Chilland
  • Hill Houses
  • Gilbert Street
  • Kitwood
  • Long Park
  • Orr's Meadow
  • Merryfield
  • Newmer
  • Bunstead
  • Alresford

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Southampton

Our aim is to prevent loneliness and social isolation by providing day care at home. Many people we support simply want company and conversation, whether they live alone or need care and support whilst family carers are away. No matter what you like to do, whether that’s crafting, going for a walk, playing games, or enjoying music, our experienced Care Professionals will share in your interests and accompany you in whatever you like to do. At Home Instead in Southampton, our day care service is personalised to you and is flexible to meet your needs. It also promotes a stimulating and active lifestyle and gives you peace of mind knowing that your loved one is safe at home.

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Our Care Starts With Connection

Social isolation and loneliness can have serious effects on a person’s health and well-being and at Home Instead Southampton, our aim is to prevent this. Whatever support you require, our skilled Care Professionals will join in on your interests and accompany you in activities you love. Whether it’s playing games, taking a stroll, or enjoying a pub lunch, Home Instead Southampton is here to support you. Susan, one of our fantastic Care Professionals provides day care to Yvonne, one of our clients who lives in the Portswood area and takes her to Mike’s Fish & Chip shop in Queensway Southampton, once a week. They also enjoy walking around the Southampton Common.

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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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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

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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

Our Southampton Team is With You Through Every Step

Our incredibly kind and caring Care Professionals will work with you to develop a plan for activities that are personalised to you and enable you to live your life your way. Day care at Home Instead is tailored to your needs, whether that is through physical activities such as walking or reminiscence activities to stimulate your memories. Whatever it may be, our experienced Care Professionals are highly trained and will provide a day care service that includes companionship, home help, personal care and specialist care. Each Care Professional has completed thorough, award-winning training to make sure they are well preprepared to deliver fantastic care to our clients.

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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
  • PRTA 2025 Logo - Home Instead
  • 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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We deliver tailored home care to the Southampton 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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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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