Private Care at Home in Chorlton-cum-Hardy
At Home Instead South Manchester, private care at home means you or your loved one can stay in the place you know and love, with the right support around you. We provide flexible, personalised care for older people living in Chorlton-cum-Hardy and the surrounding community, arranged to suit different needs, preferences and routines. We also support people in Urmston and Didsbury.
Whether you are looking for a little extra help with daily tasks, regular companionship, or more tailored support with personal care or dementia, the team is here to help you and your family feel more confident about the future. Feeling unsure, worried or even guilty when you first think about care is very common. We are here to listen, answer questions in plain language and move at a pace that feels right for you.
The office is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, and has a homecare.co.uk rating of 10 out of 10, reflecting the experiences of the people and families we support.
What Private Care at Home Means in Everyday Life
Private care at home means receiving support in your own home from a trained Care Professional, at times and on days that work for you. It is a flexible service that can be shaped around what matters most to you and your loved ones, rather than the other way round.
Private care at home can help if, for example:
- You or a loved one would like to stay at home rather than move into a care home.
- Day to day tasks such as housework, shopping or preparing meals are becoming harder to manage.
- You are living with a condition such as dementia and would feel safer with regular, familiar support.
- A family member is providing most of the care and needs a break or some extra help.
- You feel lonely or isolated and would value regular, reliable companionship.
Support can be as little as a regular companionship visit each week, or as often as several visits a day. Together we can build a plan that fits your life, your health and your routines.
Setting Up Support That Fits Around You
When you contact Home Instead South Manchester, we begin with a relaxed conversation about your situation and what you are looking for. If you would like to explore things further, we arrange a home visit so we can get to know you properly, understand your routines, likes and dislikes, and hear what a good day looks like.
From there, we create a personalised care plan. This can include a mix of:
- Companionship Care, such as conversation over a cup of tea, playing cards or board games, sharing a favourite programme, going for a short walk or attending local activities together.
- Home Help, including light housework, laundry, changing bedding, shopping, preparing meals and helping to keep the home tidy, safe and comfortable.
- Care at Home, such as support with medication prompts, mobility, gentle encouragement with exercise and help to stay safe and steady around the home.
- Dementia Care, focused on reassurance, consistency and meaningful activities, helping to reduce anxiety and make everyday life feel more manageable and familiar.
- Personal Care, including help with washing, dressing, bathing, toileting and continence, always delivered with dignity, respect and clear communication.
Visits are unhurried and planned around your usual routines. For example, a Care Professional might support you to get ready for the day in the morning, prepare lunch at midday, or help you settle safely in the evening. As needs change, your care plan can be reviewed and adjusted so that you continue to receive the right level and type of support.
The Role of Care Professionals in Your Support
Our Care Professionals are carefully selected, trained and supported so that they can provide safe, reliable and compassionate care.
They:
- Receive thorough training before supporting clients, with ongoing learning to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
- Are matched with clients based on personality, interests and needs, wherever possible, so that there is the best chance of a genuine connection.
- Aim to provide consistent support, so you see familiar faces rather than a constant rotation of different people.
- Treat every person with dignity and respect, always asking what matters to you and how you like things to be done.
- Work in partnership with families, keeping you informed, listening to your views and sharing appropriate updates with your permission.
For many people, the relationship with their Care Professional becomes a trusted part of their week, bringing both practical help and reassuring companionship alongside a sense of continuity.
Practical Examples of Private Care at Home
Every person and family is different, but these everyday examples show how private care at home can work in real life.
Support to keep meals and routines on track
An older lady enjoys living independently but often skips meals and forgets to drink enough. A Care Professional visits most days around lunchtime to prepare a balanced meal, make sure drinks are within easy reach and sit with her while she eats. On some visits they plan simple meals for the next day and write a shopping list together. Her family know she is eating regularly, and she feels less rushed and more cared for.
Gentle structure for someone who feels anxious in the evening
A man starts to feel unsettled and worried later in the day, particularly as daylight fades. Private care at home provides early evening visits where a Care Professional closes curtains, prepares a light snack, gives medication prompts if needed and spends time chatting or listening to music together. They agree a calm bedtime routine that helps him feel more secure, and his relatives are reassured that someone is checking in at the time he finds most difficult.
Extra support to stay involved in the community
A lady who has always been sociable has lost confidence going out after a fall. She has regular visits from the same Care Professional, who helps her get ready, walks with her to a local group once a week and stays nearby during the session. On other days, visits focus on Companionship Care and Home Help at home. Step by step, her confidence grows, and she feels able to keep up with the local activities she enjoys.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Care at Home
How is private care at home different from care in a residential setting?
Private care at home provides support in your own home, at agreed times, so you can keep your familiar surroundings, routines and possessions around you. You can choose how often Care Professionals visit and what they help with, from companionship and Home Help through to Personal Care and Dementia Care. This flexibility means support is shaped around you, rather than you needing to fit into the timetable of a residential setting.
Can visits be arranged around existing family support and other commitments?
Yes. When we create your care plan, we talk about when family or friends are usually available and any regular appointments or community activities. Visit times are then arranged to complement this, for example providing support when family members are at work or attending to other responsibilities. If things change, we can review visit times so that support continues to fit around your life.
What if I am not sure how much help is needed yet?
You do not have to know exactly what is needed before you get in touch. During the initial conversation and home visit, we will explore what is going well and what is becoming more difficult. Together we can start with a level of support that feels manageable, perhaps a small number of visits, and then review things after a few weeks. If more or less help is needed, the care plan can be adjusted.
Starting a conversation with the team
If you are beginning to explore private care at home for yourself or a loved one, the first step is simply to get in touch so we can listen and understand what you are looking for. There is no pressure to make decisions quickly.
You can call the Home Instead South Manchester team on 0161 884 0562 to talk things through with a member of the office team. If you prefer not to call, you can send a message using the online enquiry form, and we will respond to arrange a convenient time to talk.
You can also view the Google business listing for reviews and directions using this link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/KxD6vyNme9KsGW8D7. The CQC page is available athttps://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2013663640, and independent reviews are on the homecare.co.uk profile athttps://www.homecare.co.uk/homecare/agency.cfm/id/65432212321.
If you choose to visit, the office address is 289 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7GH, UK. Whenever you are ready, the team is here to listen, answer your questions and work with you to build a plan of support that feels right for you and your family.
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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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