Private Care at Home in Braunton

Private care at home gives you or your loved one the option to stay in the place that feels most familiar, your own home, with personalised support from carefully matched Care Professionals. When day-to-day tasks start to feel harder, regular visits can bring reassurance, routine and company without the disruption of a move.

Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor provides private care at home for older adults and their families in Braunton and the surrounding areas. We support people with everyday tasks, personal care, living with dementia and keeping up with hobbies, all in the comfort of their own home. We also support people in Barnstaple, Bideford, South Molton, Dulverton and surrounding areas.

Many families tell us they feel unsure when they first start looking at care, and it is very common to feel worried, overwhelmed or even a little guilty. Our role is to help you understand what is possible and to shape support around what matters most to you.

When you get in touch, we start with a simple conversation about your situation and what you are hoping for. If you would like to explore things further, we can arrange a home visit to get to know the person, listen to what is important to them and understand any health conditions or risks. From there, we create a tailored care plan and carefully match suitable Care Professionals.

Day to day, private Care at Home can include a mix of:

• Companionship Care, such as chatting over a cup of tea, sharing meals, playing games, reading together or going out for a short walk. This helps reduce loneliness and keeps interests and routines alive.
• Home Help, for example, light cleaning, laundry, changing the bed, preparing meals, washing up, shopping and collecting prescriptions, so the home stays safe and comfortable.
• Personal Care such as unhurried support with washing, bathing or showering, getting dressed, oral care, hair care and continence, always in a way that protects dignity and privacy.
• Dementia Care for those living with memory loss or confusion, using calm communication, consistent routines and activities that draw on their life story and long-term memories.
• Regular Care at Home visits at agreed times, which might include a morning call to help with getting up and breakfast, a lunchtime visit to prepare a meal and prompt medication, and an evening visit to support a settled bedtime routine.

Every visit is planned around the person’s preferences. Some people want a quieter, low-key approach, while others enjoy conversation and outings when possible. Support can also be coordinated with the family so everyone feels informed and involved.

Regaining confidence after a hospital stay

After a short stay in the hospital, someone may feel unsteady on their feet and anxious about coping at home. A Care Professional might visit each morning to help with washing, dressing and preparing breakfast, then return later in the day to make a hot meal, prompt medication and support with simple exercises advised by health professionals. Over time, as confidence grows, visits can be adjusted.

Supporting life with dementia at home

For a person living with dementia, routine and familiarity are especially important. Regular Dementia Care visits can follow a reassuring pattern, for example, arriving at the same time each day, offering help with washing and dressing, preparing a favourite breakfast and spending time talking about family, pets or past holidays. The Care Professional can also keep an eye on food in the fridge, encourage drinks and gently redirect if the person becomes unsettled.

Giving family carers regular breathing space

Where a partner or relative is providing most of the care, private care at home can give them predictable time to rest, or go out on their own. A Care Professional might come for an afternoon each week to offer Companionship Care, take the person out to a local group or help with Home Help such as laundry and cleaning. This supports the person and also helps the family carer sustain their role.

If you are starting to think about support at home for yourself or someone close to you, you are welcome to contact Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor for an informal conversation about what might help. We will listen, answer your questions in plain language and explain how private care at home could work now and in the future.

You can call the team on 01769 302003 to talk things through with someone who understands care. If you prefer, you can send an enquiry through the website contact form, and we will get in touch to arrange a suitable time to speak or to visit and discuss a tailored care plan in more detail.

For independent reviews and directions, you can visit our Google business listing using the link you have, as well as the Care Quality Commission website and our profile on homecare.co.uk. Our office is located at Unit 1c, Lime Field, South Molton EX36 3BS, UK.

There is no pressure to make decisions quickly. We are here to listen, answer questions and help you explore whether private care at home in Braunton and the surrounding areas feels right for you and your family.