Home care in Southway

For many people, staying in their own home is the priority. The right support makes that possible for longer than they might expect. We provide home care in Southway for people who need anything from a little help around the house to more involved personal care or companionship. Our services also cover respite care for families and flexible visiting or live-in arrangements across Southway and the surrounding area.

A woman with a lanyard smiles, talking to an older woman in a purple jumper at a table with cups. - 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 with our clients 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.

Fully flexible, unhurried support

Whether it's a few hours of companionship, more intensive specialist care, or round-the-clock help, we work to your schedule - not the other way around.

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Home Care in Southway

The team here at Home Instead Plymouth are proud to provide expert home care in Southway. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

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To us it's personal

Support looks different for every person. For one client, it might mean help getting washed and dressed each morning at their own pace, handled discreetly and on their terms. For another, it could be keeping on top of light housekeeping, sorting the post, or managing bills and paperwork. Some clients value companionship during meals or medication reminders to help maintain their independence safely. We pay close attention to how someone likes things done. If they prefer hoovering before lunch, or a walk along Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday afternoons, that's what we work around. Care plans are built around each client's preferences, routines, and preferred times. We understand that familiar routines provide comfort and stability, so we adapt our services to fit seamlessly into established daily patterns. Our Care Professionals complete accredited training before supporting clients, with ongoing development through regular refresher courses and specialised modules. We're regulated by the Care Quality Commission and take those standards seriously, ensuring consistent quality across all services.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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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 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

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

Elisie, Client

Choosing Home Instead Southway for personalised home care

Every visit we provide lasts a minimum of one hour. That's enough time to do things properly, without anyone feeling hurried or overlooked. When visits are squeezed into fifteen minutes, corners get cut. There's no time to chat, no time to notice if something's changed, and the whole experience feels impersonal. With at least a full hour, our Care Professionals help someone get ready in the morning without rushing them, prepare a proper meal and still have time to sit and talk afterwards. This pace also means our Care Professionals pick up on small changes in health, mood, or appetite, things that are easy to miss when you're watching the clock. We match each client with a consistent Care Professional based on personality and shared interests, so a real familiarity develops over time. People are more relaxed when they know who's coming through the door.

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

Our Community Partners

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

When families start looking for a care agency in Southway, they often end up speaking to call centres or filling out online forms. We're a fully managed service, so when you call, you speak to a real person from our local team who understands the area and can discuss your situation properly. We handle everything from initial assessment through to ongoing reviews and scheduling. Each client has a personalised care plan developed after carefully considering their preferences, routines, and specific needs. Our team monitors progress weekly, adjusting support as needs change. Our Care Professionals don't wear uniforms, which helps visits feel natural rather than clinical. If your regular Care Professional is away, we arrange cover with someone your family already knows, ensuring consistency when plans shift. This approach means families don't have to worry about explaining care requirements to strangers or managing the day-to-day coordination of care services.

Smiling woman trims an older man's hair indoors, with a framed picture on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

We deliver tailored home care to the Southway 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.

Get in touch today to see how we can help

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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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