Companionship care
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Companionship Care in Mid Cornwall
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Mid Cornwall from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Mid Cornwall Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, companionship care is at the heart of everything we do. Unlike many domiciliary care providers who focus only on tasks, our dedicated Care Professionals take the time to build meaningful relationships, offering company, support, conversation, and a friendly presence to our clients every day. We understand the needs of the over-65s living alone in St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Fowey and surrounding areas—estimated at over 14,000 people who benefit from regular social contact and personalised care. Colin from Bodmin says, “I really enjoy seeing Caroline and Joyce each week. We chat and go for walks in Cardinham or Lanhydrock. I stopped driving last year, and I’m so glad my daughter arranged this care.”
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Home Instead Mid Cornwall Companionship Care helps people living alone enjoy social interaction, maintain independence, and continue doing the activities they love. We carefully match our Care Professionals so they have the right training, experience, and personality to support each client. Olive in Fowey has always loved baking, but was struggling as her memory declined. Our Care Professional Fiona stepped in to help with tasks Olive found difficult, allowing her to rediscover her passion for baking. Companionship Care can also involve getting out and about locally—visiting the stunning gardens at Heligan near Mevagissey or exploring the Eden Project in St Blazey. In Wadebridge, trips to The John Betjeman Centre are a firm favourite.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Home Instead have been fantastic with my mum right from the start.
I live some distance from my mum, who has lived on her own for more than 20 years and is very independent.
They put my mum first, got to know her, and spent time talking to her. They helped Mum with what she wanted help with, and built up her trust by listening to her and working to her agenda, not theirs. As Mum’s dementia got worse she relied more upon them but they knew her likes and dislikes and spent time with her so she felt like she was valued and safe.
Great communication, the online portal and daily task notes kept me informed on Mum’s state of mind, health and activities. Appropriate phone calls for urgent contact and emails when less urgent.
When circumstances change e.g. stay in hospital, a deterioration in her dementia, increase in help needed, Home Instead helped me by adapting the services they provided giving me advice and the support I needed.
I would recommend their services without hesitation
Home Instead absolutely came to my rescue! Recommended by a family member who is a community nurse, this wonderful organisation provided the short-term support I needed after several weeks of home nursing. My husband’s health was slowly improving but it was reassuring to have a friendly and competent carer to supervise showering and, to my delight, to carry out light household tasks such as ironing. I was able to leave the house for a short while. Right from the initial home assessment visit, the process was easy, and the staff was professional, caring and friendly. Home Instead was there in our hour of need. Highly recommended – thank you.
When we decided to look for a little care for mum we were recommended Home Instead in St. Austell. Mum was really apprehensive and didn’t really want any help and especially in her home. We had a trial run and the team came out to assess mums needs, she now looks forward to seeing the carers. They bring
a bit of sunshine to mum’s days whether it is first thing in the morning or giving her tea in the evenings. The chats, caring, and assistance is second to none. Mum loves their visits. If anytime we needed to make changes to her care package due to extra needs, everything possible was done to achieve this. It is such a caring company and it helps the family with caring for mum.
Tailored Companionship Care in Mid Cornwall
It’s often the small, everyday moments that make life meaningful — a chat over tea, a gentle walk, or sharing stories with someone who truly listens. For many older people across Wadebridge, Fowey, Lostwithiel and St Austell, loneliness can quietly affect wellbeing and independence. Regular companionship care lifts spirits, helps slow the effects of Dementia, maintains mental sharpness, and reduces frailty by keeping people active and socially engaged. We learn a person’s life story, routines, and hobbies so our Care Professionals can provide support that feels familiar and personal. Jemima accompanies May to her weekly Italian class at The John Betjeman Centre, helping her enjoy friendships and continue doing the things she loves most.
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Get in touch Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Mid Cornwall
At Home Instead Mid Cornwall, companionship care is at the heart of everything we do. While our Care Professionals are thoroughly trained in a wide range of tasks, companionship is the most important support we provide. This can be a couple of hours a week when care first begins, or several hours a day alongside other services such as Personal Care or Palliative Care. Our dedicated team keeps in regular contact with clients and their families, supporting and guiding Care Professionals to deliver the highest standard of care. Regular quality assurance visits and service reviews ensure we respond quickly to any changes in client needs, helping people remain safe, independent, and connected in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, and Wadebridge.
Additional support and activities in Mid Cornwall
Life in Cornwall is full of opportunities to stay connected, active, and supported. Many local initiatives help people living with memory loss, loneliness, or conditions like cancer and chronic pain.
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Guide to Memory Cafes in Mid Cornwall – supportive meet-ups for those with memory challenges.
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Cancer Support Groups – friendly advice and social support in St Austell, Bodmin, Lostwithiel, St Dennis and Wadebridge.
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Memory Matters – fun and therapeutic approaches to memory loss
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The John Betjeman Centre – engaging activities for all ages in Wadebridge.
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Cornubia – community creativity in Par, St Blazey and Tywardreath.
These groups bring companionship, enjoyment, and confidence to local people and their families every day.
FAQs
- What is companionship care in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, and Wadebridge?
Companionship care from Home Instead Mid Cornwall provides friendly support for older adults living alone. Our Care Professionals offer company, conversation, and assistance with everyday activities, helping clients stay socially active and engaged in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, and surrounding areas. This care is tailored to each individual, whether it’s a few hours a week or alongside other services like Personal Care or Palliative Care.
- Who can benefit from companionship care in Mid Cornwall?
Companionship care is ideal for older adults in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, and Padstow who may feel isolated, have reduced mobility, or want support maintaining hobbies and social connections. Our Care Professionals help clients stay independent, active, and safe at home while providing a caring, friendly presence.
- What activities can a Home Instead Mid Cornwall companion help with?
Our Companionship Care team supports a wide range of activities in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, and nearby towns. This can include baking, going for walks, visiting local attractions such as Heligan Gardens or the Eden Project, attending cafés like the John Betjeman Centre in Wadebridge, or simply enjoying conversation and social interaction at home.
- How do I arrange companionship care with Home Instead in Mid Cornwall?
Arranging companionship care is simple. Contact Home Instead Mid Cornwall to discuss your needs in St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, or Padstow. Our friendly team will match you with a trained Care Professional suited to your personality and preferences, and create a personalised care plan. We provide flexible options, from a few hours a week to full daily support alongside Personal Care or Palliative Care.
- Which towns and postcodes do the Mid Cornwall team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, St Blazey, Padstow, Par, Tywardreath, Duporth, Lanivet, St Blazey Gate, Carlyon Bay, St Columb Major, Indian Queens, Mount Charles, Boscoppa, Roche, Camelford, St Dennis, Bugle, Penwithick, Delabole, Dobwalls, Trewoon, Lanivet, Highertown, Menheniot, Windsor, Rumford, Boscastle, Stenalees, Port Gaverne, St Teath, Pelynt, St Eval, Polruan, St Neot, Luxulyan, Trevone, St Tudy, St Mabyn, St Keyne, Trezaise, Trebetherick, Penpont, Widegates, Nanstallon, Lanreath, East Taphouse, Dunmere, Trethurgy, Constantine Bay, St Kew Highway, Rock, St Martin, Polzeath, Golant, Lockengate, Blisland, Lerryn, Duloe, St Issey, Trembraze, Lowertown, Tregrehan Mills, Burlawn, Trewidland, Quethiock, Bilberry, Trelights, Merrymeet, Talskiddy, Lanlivery, Longstone, Cardinham, Otterham, Herodsfoot, Trebyan, Washaway, Retire, Porthcothan, Porthallow, Withiel, Tywardreath Highway, St Minver, Temple, Plaidy, Pengover Green, Warleggan, Trewassa, Belowda, Helstone, Rosenannon, Fletchersbridge, St Wenn, Pendoggett, Ruthvoes, Chapel Amble, Tregullon, Watergate, Watergate, Harlyn, Carthew, Slaughterbridge, Bodieve, Trehunist, Marshgate, Trevarren, Tregonna, Tresparrett, Trenewan, Sweetshouse, Bodinnick, Trelill, Sandplace, Penrose, Penpillick, Michaelstow, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Bodwen, Trewarmett, Rescorla, West Taphouse, Treyarnon, Fairy Cross, Tregonetha, Treknow, Trevelmond, Redgate, Lansallos, Redpost, Pendrift, Ruthernbridge, Withielgoose, Tremail, Redmoor, Hallworthy, Demelza, Couch's Mill, Highgate, St Breock, St Pinnock, Bradford, Treveighan, Tresinney, Doublebois, Lanteglos Highway, Trequite, Davidstow, St Ive, Treligga, Coombe, Whitecross, Whitecross, Lower Lank, Newhall Green, Milltown, Portlooe, Trenance, Milltown, Bofarnel, Polmear, Penpethy, Tregonce, Babbington, St Kew, Trewalder, Tramagenna, Trevillett, Trebarwith Strand, Roserrow, Westdowns, Treskilling, Little Downs, St Lawrence, Tregarland, Muchlarnick, Mount, Trevalga, Woolston, Trevia, Treburgett, Pencarrow, Morval, Treesmill, Tregenna, Waterloo, Tregatta, Lesnewth, Trewethern, Ponts Mill, Gluvian, Crugmeer, Mixtow, Millpool, Middle Taphouse, St Ervan, St Endellion, Wenfordbridge, Trelowia, Downrow, Helland, Towan, Treneague, Port Quin, Trebarwith, Trewetha, Tregoss, Trefrew, St Veep, Trevorrick, Tresparrett Posts, Little Petherick, Lanteglos, Hendra, Hendra, Hendra, Maidenwell, Edmonton, Splatt, Charlestown, Castlegoff, Turfdown, Gonvena, Port Isaac, St. Breward, Pityme, Hellandbridge, Tredethy, W Egloshayle, Fraddon, Treverbyn, St Ive Keason, Otterham Station, Hannafore, Tremayne, St. Merryn, New Polzeath, Penhale, Trenant, Bocaddon, Benuick, Trevoyan, Trevean, Lower Trevartha, Trewethen, Carwen, Polscoe, Coldvreath, Higher Trezaise, Higher Dewey, Ambrosehill, Lantyan, Scawns, Trenant, Church Bridge, Drawbridge, Trevanson, Lane-end, Maudlin, Carnevas, Trethias, Lanhydrock, Bossiney, No Mans Land, Gang, Looe Mills, Withielgoose Mills, Treliver, Tregamere, Trewince, Mellingey, Polmorla, Trewinnow, Fursenewth, Colesent, Treworrick, Little Landgreek, Little Tregue, Lannear, Little Tratford, Landgreek, Great Tregue, Trevarder, Middle Lewarne, East Lewarne, West Lewarne, Crumplehorn, Wainsford, West Kellow, Beeny, Tregelles, Tamsquite, Bodbrane, Penhale, Killigorrick, Lower Penpol, Trevedda, Pont, Trefrawl, Trenedden, Barcelona, Talland Bay, Liggars, Lamorick, Keybridge, Tresarrett, Pentireglaze, Hallaze, Cutmadoc, Kerrow Moor, Commonmoor, Hammett, Ley, Pengelly, Fentonadle, Pendewey, Treningle, Lower Woodley, Prideaux, Bokiddick, Tremore, Tremorebridge, Tregreenwell, Gothers, Trenewth, Tredannick, Bodiniel, Draynes, Pickwick, Shortacross, Pensipple, St. Columb Road, Popesmill, Higher Trevartha, Halbathick, Trevecca, Greenaway, Castledore, Treveglos, Trehemborne, Penrose Burden, Bodrigan, Welltown, Higher Penpol, Middle Penpol, Wenmouth Cross, Cassacawn, Lower Cardeast, Trevilla, Trevenning, Croanford, Old Cardinham Castle, Pantersbridge, Fenterleigh, Treforda, Trewennan, Treburgie, Braddock, Penwater, Penventinue, Bodgara Mill, Trethevy, Retew
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
PL30 5, PL25 3, PL35 0, PL29 3, PL14 3, PL23 1, PL26 8, PL30 4, PL30 3, PL14 4, PL27 7, PL14 6, PL28 8, PL27 6, PL31 2, PL25 5, PL31 1, PL22 0, PL24 2, TR9 6, PL25 4, PL32 9, PL33 9, PL34 0, PL13 1, PL13 2
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Mid Cornwall a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Mid Cornwall is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - What is the difference between companionship and personal care?
Companionship care focuses on a clients social needs and daily tasks at home whereas personal care is support with daily living such as bathing or dressing.
- What does a companion do?
Primarily our Care Professionals are there to listen and interact with our clients, providing them with a trusted, friendly face that can ease the feelings of isolation and loneliness you or your loved one may feel.
- When should I or my loved one consider companionship care?
Older adults living alone won’t always need companionship care, it is often most beneficial for individuals who require more social interaction or feel isolated from friends and family.
- How often should I have companionship calls at home?
When you or your loved one need different care and support such as personal care, we will meet with you to ensure you get the support that you need from your Care Professional.
Reach out and talk to the Mid Cornwall team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Mid Cornwall team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 01726 829312, or fill out the form below.
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