Private Care at Home
Private care at home offers personalised support for people who want to remain living comfortably and safely in their own home, while receiving dedicated, one-to-one care. At Home Instead, private care is built around the individual, their routines, preferences, and the level of support that feels right for them and their family.
Whether care is needed for a few hours a week or more regular daily support, private care at home provides reassurance, continuity, and practical help without disrupting familiar surroundings.
What is Private Care at Home?
Private care at home is tailored support delivered in a person’s own home, focused entirely on their individual needs. It allows people to receive help with daily living while maintaining independence, privacy, and control over how they live their lives.
This type of care can support older adults, people living with long-term health conditions, those recovering from illness or surgery, or anyone who would benefit from additional help at home. Care is arranged directly with Home Instead, offering flexibility and a consistent approach from a dedicated care professional.
Private care at home can be short-term or ongoing, depending on circumstances, and can adapt as needs change over time.
How Can Private Care at Home Help
Private care at home may be suitable for people who:
- Want to remain living at home rather than moving into residential care
- Need help with daily tasks, but do not require full-time care
- Value continuity and seeing familiar faces
- Prefer one-to-one support rather than shared care arrangements
- Have family nearby who want reassurance and professional support
It can also support couples, where one person needs care, and the other would benefit from practical help and peace of mind.
What Private Care Can Look Like Day to Day
Every care arrangement is different, but private care at home often includes a combination of practical support and companionship.
Personal care support
Care professionals can provide respectful assistance with personal care tasks, always prioritising dignity and choice. This may include:
- Help with washing, bathing, and dressing
- Support with continence care
- Assistance with mobility and transfers
- Gentle prompts or hands-on help as required
Care is delivered at a pace that feels comfortable, allowing time and privacy.
Help around the home
Private care at home can also include support with everyday household tasks, helping to keep life running smoothly. This may involve:
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal preparation and support with eating and drinking
- Shopping and errands
- Keeping the home safe, tidy, and comfortable
Companionship and emotional support
Often, private care is about more than tasks alone. Having a trusted care professional visit regularly can bring reassurance, conversation, and a sense of routine.
This may include:
- Sharing meals and conversation
- Support to enjoy hobbies and interests
- Accompaniment to appointments or social activities
- Gentle encouragement to stay active and engaged
Care is Shaped Around The Individual
At Home Instead, private care at home always begins with listening. Care is designed around the person, not a fixed schedule or checklist.
Before care starts, a detailed conversation takes place to understand:
- Daily routines and preferences
- Health needs and any concerns
- Cultural, personal, or religious considerations
- What independence means to the individual
- How family members would like to be involved
This information shapes a personalised care plan that can be adjusted at any time. As circumstances change, care can be increased, reduced, or adapted to ensure ongoing comfort and reassurance.
Respecting Privacy, Dignity, and Independence
Remaining at home often brings a strong sense of identity and independence. Private care at home is designed to support this, not replace it.
Care professionals are trained to:
- Encourage independence wherever possible
- Offer choices and involve people in decisions
- Maintain privacy during personal care
- Work respectfully within the home environment
- Build trust through consistency and kindness
The aim is always to support people to live life on their own terms, with care that feels supportive rather than intrusive.
Support For Families
Arranging care can feel overwhelming, especially when concerns have been building for some time. Private care at home can offer reassurance to family members, knowing that their loved one is supported by trained professionals.
Families are kept informed and involved, with clear communication and the opportunity to raise questions or concerns at any stage. This shared approach helps reduce stress and allows families to focus on their relationship, rather than day-to-day worries.
What Happens Next
Getting started with private care at home is straightforward and guided at every step.
Initial conversation
A friendly conversation takes place to understand your situation, answer questions, and explore what support might be helpful. There is no pressure or obligation.
Personalised care plan
If you decide to proceed, a tailored care plan is created, shaped around individual needs, routines, and preferences.
Carefully matched care professional
A care professional is carefully matched based on experience, personality, and availability, helping to build a positive and trusting relationship.
Ongoing support and review
Care is regularly reviewed and adjusted as needed, ensuring it continues to feel right and effective.
Your Local Home Instead Team
Home Instead office name:
Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor
Office phone number:
01769 302003
Office website URL:
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/north-devon-exmoor/
Google Business Profile link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6VqCXAJrM61SNye58
Areas covered (towns/villages/communities):
Bideford, Barnstaple, Northam, South Molton, Braunton, Bassaleg, Combe Martin, Kings Nympton, Bratton Fleming, Landkey
Postcodes served:
EX31 1, EX31 2, EX31 3, EX31 4, EX32 0, EX32 7, EX32 8, EX32 9, EX33 1, EX33 2, EX34 0, EX34 7, EX34 8, EX34 9, EX35 6, EX36 3, EX36 4, EX37 9, EX39 1, EX39 2, EX39 3, EX39 4, TA22 9, TA24 7, TA24 8
Your local Home Instead team understands the area and the importance of providing reliable, familiar care close to home. Support is delivered by a dedicated local team who are accessible, approachable, and ready to listen.
You can get in touch by phone or via the website to arrange a conversation at a time that suits you.
Ratings and Compliance
Home Instead is regulated and inspected to ensure care meets national standards.
Homecare.co.uk rating:
9.6 out of 10
Profile link:
https://www.homecare.co.uk/homecare/agency.cfm/id/65432224700
CQC rating:
Outstanding
CQC report link:
https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4040578000/contact
These ratings reflect a commitment to safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Talk To Us About Private Care at Home
If you are considering private care at home, or simply want to talk through your options, the local Home Instead team is here to help. A conversation can provide clarity, reassurance, and practical next steps, without pressure.
You are welcome to get in touch today to discuss how private care at home could support you or your loved one.
How can we help?
We've helped thousands of families to stay safe, comfortable and happy at home. Whatever situation you're facing, or whatever the question is, Home Instead is here to help.
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