Companionship Care in York

At Home Instead in York, we understand that companionship is a crucial part of quality care. As we age, the challenges of isolation and loneliness can greatly affect our emotional and physical well-being. That’s why our companionship care services go beyond just providing assistance—they offer genuine friendship and support. Our care professionals build meaningful relationships with clients through engaging conversations, fun activities, and consistent companionship, all of which enhance their overall quality of life.

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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?

Companionship that's tailored to you

Strong bonds build successful companionships, so we match our Care Professionals based on more than just skills, considering their personality and interests to help create a genuine connection from day one.

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.

Compatible company at home

No pressure. No forced friendships. We'll guide you through every step of the setup process at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one,

Flexible, adaptive and personalised support

Whether it's a few hours of company a week, or live-in companionship to manage loneliness, we can fit comfortably into your life in whatever way works best for you.

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Home care in York

Home care in York 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.

  • York

    We provide award winning care in York , Haxby , Heworth , Holgate , Tang Hall and the surrounding areas

  • Castleford & Selby

    We provide award winning care in Castleford , Pontefract , Goole , Selby , Garforth and the surrounding areas

  • Pocklington and Brough

    We provide award winning care in Thornton , Hessle , Pocklington , Market Weighton , Melbourne and the surrounding areas

  • Haxby
  • Heworth
  • Holgate
  • Tang Hall
  • Dringhouses
  • Strensall
  • Easingwold
  • Woodthorpe
  • Clifton Without
  • Osbaldwick
  • Copmanthorpe
  • South Bank
  • Upper Poppleton
  • Fulford
  • Bishopthorpe
  • Dunnington
  • New Earswick
  • Clifton Moor
  • Chapelfields
  • Rawcliffe
  • Tollerton
  • Skelton
  • Tockwith
  • Heworth Without
  • Linton-on-Ouse
  • Stockton on the Forest
  • Acomb
  • Stillington
  • Acaster Malbis
  • Overton
  • Green Hammerton
  • Sheriff Hutton
  • Earswick
  • Huby
  • Whixley
  • Helperby
  • Foss Islands
  • Alne
  • Newton-on-Ouse
  • Rufforth
  • Great Ouseburn
  • Raskelf
  • Cross Lanes
  • Askham Bryan
  • Westfield
  • Kirk Hammerton
  • Long Marston
  • Crayke
  • Husthwaite
  • Terrington
  • Bilbrough
  • Naburn
  • Askham Richard
  • Little Ouseburn
  • Nun Monkton
  • Hessay
  • Murton
  • Tholthorpe
  • Knapton
  • Warthill
  • Wigginton
  • Coxwold
  • Moor Monkton
  • Bilton in Ainsty
  • West Lilling
  • Brandsby
  • Crockey Hill
  • Myton-on-Swale
  • Kilburn
  • Lower Dunsforth
  • Holtby
  • Cattal
  • Aldwark
  • Brafferton
  • Thormanby
  • Farlington
  • Cundall
  • Wass
  • Oulston
  • Yearsley
  • Flawith
  • Upper Dunsforth
  • Beningbrough
  • Whenby
  • Skewsby
  • Stearsby
  • Norton-le-Clay
  • Huntington
  • Oldstead
  • Clifton
  • Grimston
  • High Kilburn
  • Marton-in-the-Forest
  • Seaves
  • Youlton
  • Birdforth
  • Dalby
  • Bilton
  • Ganthorpe
  • Angram
  • Byland Abbey
  • Bell Farm
  • Bishophill
  • Badger Hill
  • Fishergate
  • Layerthorpe
  • Acomb Park
  • Foxwood
  • Sutton on the Forest
  • Heslington
  • Nether Poppleton
  • Shipton by Beningbrough
  • Thornton Bridge
  • Hutton Wandesley
  • Fawdington
  • Stank Houses
  • Towthorpe
  • North Yorkshire
  • Castleford
  • Pontefract
  • Goole
  • Selby
  • Garforth
  • Kippax
  • Knottingley
  • Airedale
  • Sherburn in Elmet
  • Brayton
  • Whitwood
  • Ferrybridge
  • Howden
  • Cutsyke
  • Glasshoughton
  • Thorpe Willoughby
  • Barlby
  • Hambleton
  • South Milford
  • Riccall
  • Wheldrake
  • Hemingbrough
  • Micklefield
  • Monk Fryston
  • Camblesforth
  • Cawood
  • Aberford
  • Byram
  • North Duffield
  • Wistow
  • Escrick
  • Cliffe
  • Bubwith
  • Eastrington
  • Austhorpe
  • Fairburn
  • Swinefleet
  • Rawcliffe Bridge
  • Barlow
  • Brotherton
  • Airmyn
  • Manston
  • Drax
  • Burn
  • Kelfield
  • Burton Salmon
  • Stillingfleet
  • Barmby on the Marsh
  • Osgodby
  • Reedness
  • Hirst Courtney
  • Asselby
  • Laxton
  • West Haddlesey
  • New Fryston
  • Skipwith
  • South Duffield
  • Chapel Haddlesey
  • Deighton
  • Hook
  • Ledston
  • Breighton
  • Foggathorpe
  • Cridling Stubbs
  • Wressle
  • Ledsham
  • Spaldington
  • Lumby
  • Gateforth
  • Blacktoft
  • Adlingfleet
  • Birkin
  • Temple Hirst
  • Little Fenton
  • Whitgift
  • Knedlington
  • Ousefleet
  • Portington
  • Carleton
  • Lund
  • Saltmarshe
  • Booth
  • Newland
  • Kilpin
  • Long Drax
  • Gribthorpe
  • Thorganby
  • Willitoft
  • Harlthorpe
  • Biggin
  • Newsholme
  • Yokefleet
  • Brind
  • Greenoak
  • Staddlethorpe
  • Staynor Hall
  • Hillam
  • Allerton Bywater
  • Wheldon
  • Old Goole
  • Howdendyke
  • Owsthorpe
  • Goole Fields
  • Balkholme
  • Faxfleet
  • Welham Bridge
  • Stanks
  • Babthorpe
  • Menthorpe
  • Hagg Bush
  • West Yorkshire
  • Thornton
  • Hessle
  • Pocklington
  • Market Weighton
  • Melbourne
  • Anlaby
  • Aughton
  • Kirk Ella
  • Welton
  • North Ferriby
  • Swanland
  • South Cave
  • Gilberdyke
  • Melton
  • Elloughton
  • Holme-on-Spalding-Moor
  • Newport
  • Wilberfoss
  • Scalby
  • North Cave
  • Elvington
  • Barmby Moor
  • North Newbald
  • Little Weighton
  • West Ella
  • Seaton Ross
  • Shiptonthorpe
  • Bishop Wilton
  • Fangfoss
  • Ellerker
  • East Cottingwith
  • Broomfleet
  • Sancton
  • Huggate
  • Bielby
  • Hotham
  • Everingham
  • Goodmanham
  • Hayton
  • Allerthorpe
  • Londesborough
  • Millington
  • Hive
  • Brantingham
  • Warter
  • Kexby
  • Bolton
  • South Newbald
  • Yapham
  • Nunburnholme
  • Bursea
  • Rowley
  • North Cliffe
  • Burnby
  • Ellerton
  • Storwood
  • Spittal
  • Laytham
  • Brough
  • Everthorpe
  • Drewton
  • Willerby
  • Harswell
  • Meltonby
  • Thorpe le Street
  • Sandholme
  • Gowthorpe
  • South Cliffe
  • Youlthorpe
  • Sutton Upon Derwent
  • Newton Upon Derwent
  • Givendale
  • Yapham Mill
  • Sandholm Landing
  • North Ross
  • East Riding

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in York

Whether it’s a leisurely walk around York, a shopping trip to Dean’s Garden Centre, or a weekly outing to the Wetherby Whaler, our services are designed to keep you connected and engaged with the world around you. Our team has their own transport, so whether it’s a day at the seaside, exploring a national park, or a special shopping excursion, we’ve got you covered. We also encourage participation in local social activities, such as our much-loved “Chatty Mondays” at York Theatre. With our Care Professionals blending seamlessly into your routine—no uniforms, just friendly smiles—it feels like spending quality time with a friend or family member.

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Our Care Starts With Connection

Getting out and about is a fantastic way to keep your loved one feeling engaged and happy. A companion makes it easy for them to stay connected to all the local spots they enjoy. They might like to take a pleasant stroll around a nearby park, browse the shelves at a local library, or stop for a slice of cake at their favourite cafe. Our dedicated local team carefully organises all the background details so these weekly outings and visits are reliable. This constant community link ensures your loved one remains an active part of the area they call home.

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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 York Team is With You Through Every Step

As the years go by, you might find your loved one needs more than just a friendly chat, and our local team is always on hand to help. We can introduce extra support if they require practical help around the house or specialised assistance for age related conditions. Our caring local team is also deeply connected to the community and can point your family towards welcoming local social groups or helpful support networks nearby. You will receive thoughtful guidance every step of the way, making it easy to find all the right resources in your area to keep your loved one thriving at home.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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We deliver tailored home care to the York 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 York provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Our dementia care in York is designed by experts and is City & Guilds Assured, so you know your loved one is receiving only the very best care. Our Care Professionals focus on creating an environment that's calm and consistent, while maintaining dignity and familiar routines to reduce confusion and keep clients comfortable.

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Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in York could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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The right support is crucial when managing pain and end-of-life care. Our palliative care focuses on dignity and enables your loved one to remain in the place they feel happiest. We provide considerate palliative care in York, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.

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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in York is designed to step in with dependable care at any time. Whether you're recharging your batteries or managing other commitments, our Care Professionals can provide reliable support, so you can take time to yourself without disrupting routines.

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

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

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

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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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