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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
The Tavistock and Tamar Valley Home Care team, here to help every step of the way
Our elderly home care service enables you or your loved one to remain at home, supported by our highly trained Care Professionals. Care at home allows you to retain your own routine across West Devon and East Cornwall, including Tavistock, Okehampton, Holsworthy, Launceston, Bude, Callington, Saltash and Torpoint. Building meaningful relationships is fundamental to our approach. Our Care Professionals don’t just ‘pop in’; they invest time and energy to really get to know each client, understanding their likes, dislikes, history, and even their cherished memories. Home Instead is not just another domiciliary care provider; we are a lifeline and will truly be with you every step of the way.
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One of the most reassuring aspects of choosing Home Instead is our commitment to continuity. Care needs can evolve over time, becoming increasingly complex. We pride ourselves on being a home care provider that can adapt and expand our range of services, ensuring you or your loved one have the right level of home care assistance at every stage. This avoids the stress of having to switch care providers as needs change.Our client Rupert lived near Plymouth and we helped him to continue enjoying his coastal location with trips out. Betty needed extra support during her journey with dementia. Downsizing to a flat, Julie needed support to rebuild her social calendar and feel confident trying new activities.
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.
We were so grateful to have the assistance of the staff of Home Instead who made it possible for my father to be cared for at home for as long as possible. They were kind and understanding and listened to our concerns and looked after my father in a very caring and professional manner.
Rachel
My husband and I had excellent care from Home Instead Tavistock – I cannot praise them highly enough. All the staff/carers were extremely kind, helpful and supportive.
Mrs P
Home Instead have given me a lot of confidence since being in hospital last year. They are more than helpful when you need help. Communication is great, nothing is too much for them. I can’t thank them enough for all the care and support they give me.
Miss S
We started using Home instead when Mum was 92 and still living completely independently. In the early days the visit each day was largely for companionship and to keep an eye on. As the months went by and Mum’s needs grew the team was brilliant at gradually increasing their input and assisting with meals, cleaning and personal care. The service and our requirements were frequently reviewed and adapted to our needs; changing the time of day and number of visits as mum’s needs changed. As she approached 95 Mum needed more frequent care and we chose to access this support using Home Instead rather than a care home for as long as possible. Only when it became clear that 24-hour residential was needed did we choose to move her from her own home.
Flexible, professional and friendly I cannot recommend highly enough.
Peter
The whole process at Home Instead was highly professional and the care and compassion offered to both my mum and dad was amazing. Their needs were discussed with the family and considered at all times. Communication was excellent with updates on each visit and any concerns were immediately highlighted with a telephone call. They were able to cover bank holidays and never let us down on a single visit which is invaluable when you do not live nearby. I highly recommend Home Instead as a home carer provider.
Ruth
My experience was entirely positive. From first contact over the telephone to each subsequent step I felt there was a genuine concern to give quality care for my Dad and me. Details of our personal needs were sought and then catered for, to achieve a truly individual service. Their care added quality to my father’s life in his last year. My confidence in their support was well placed, from carers to managers and administrative staff. I would also mention that I came to like the part of the welcome pack that showed you the photographs of the team who might be answering your phone calls. Another humanising touch in their approach.
Claire
Tailored Home Care in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
Loneliness and isolation can happen to all of us. Here at Home Instead we have plenty of ideas to help you or your loved one remain active in their community. Tavistock Dementia Alliance can signpost to you some great activities across the area. There are very welcoming Memory Cafes across the area from Tavistock, Okey, Bude and Yelverton Memory Cafes to Saltash DeCaf. Gentle exercise is key to well-being and local Love to Move sessions are key to keeping mind and body active. A trip on the Cycling Without Age Trishaw is full of joy. Have a look at our blog for activities for those with less mobility across Torpoint, Plymouth and Saltash, Tavistock, Holsworthy, and Launceston.
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Get in touch Trusted Home Care from experienced home care professionals in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
Since 2016, Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley – led by Lynn and Mike Roddy – has built a caring, trustworthy and knowledgeable local team. Our empathetic Care Professionals are fully employed and thoroughly trained, each undergoing enhanced DBS checks, ensuring a dependable and safe service. Our team’s dedication means every client and family feels truly valued and supported. This commitment is reflected in our ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating and our recognition as a Top 20 Home Care Provider in South West England for the fifth consecutive year, with a perfect 10/10 review score from clients and families.
Additional support and activities in Tavistock and Tamar Valley
Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley is deeply rooted in the local community across West Devon and East Cornwall. From hosting our memory cafes to gentle exercise sessions like our Love to Move programme, we help older adults and clients stay active and involved in our community.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Tavistock and Tamar Valley team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Saltash, Newhaven, Norris Green, Tavistock, Launceston, Torpoint, Worden, Wonford, Bude, Callington, Werrington, St Stephens, Yelverton, Holsworthy, Lane End, Gunnislake, Linton, Bere Alston, Flexbury, Pensilva, Hatherleigh, Croft, Clifford, Burford, Princetown, St Cleer, Springfield, Kelly Bray, Blagdon, Kilkhampton, Calstock, Lifton, Landrake, Hartland, Bradworthy, Downderry, Harrowbarrow, Buckland Monachorum, Halwill Junction, St Germans, Crapstone, Dousland, Mary Tavy, Marhamchurch, Kingsand, Hatt, Woolfardisworthy, Week St Mary, Shebbear, Buckland Brewer, Whitstone, Bridgerule, South Petherwin, Lewannick, Lamerton, Northlew, Bicton, Bathpool, Ash, Widemouth Bay, Bridestowe, Lydford, Woolley, St Mellion, Littleham, Tremar, St Giles on the Heath, Stratton, Tideford, Darite, North Brentor, Petrockstowe, Clampits, Exbourne, Axtown, Parkham, Pyworthy, Bere Ferrers, Harewood, Kingston, Downgate, Abbotsham, Monkleigh, Chilsworthy, Black Torrington, Chilsworthy, Sutton, Tremar Coombe, Walkhampton, Crafthole, Cargreen, North Petherwin, Rame, Highampton, Polyphant, Milton Abbot, Rilla Mill, Sutcombe, Merton, Bratton Clovelly, Milton Damerel, Folly Gate, Coad's Green, Peter Tavy, Sheepwash, Middle Crackington, North Tamerton, Leigh, Egloskerry, Venterdon, Jacobstow, Churchtown, Treburley, Shop, Higher Clovelly, Lawhitton, Daw's House, Landcross, Warbstow, Blunts, Bolventor, Newtown, Newtown, Grenofen, Northmoor, Poughill, Ashwater, Leetown, Poundstock, Lewdown, Seaton, Lynstone, North Hill, Polbathic, Southmoor, Trematon, Newton St Petrock, Bray Shop, Cremyll, Derril, Stoke Climsland, Henwood, Inwardleigh, Trelash, West Putford, Jacobstowe, Yeolmbridge, Liftondown, Luckett, Clovelly, Natcott, Broadwoodwidger, Laneast, Budd's Titson, Clawton, Golberdon, Chillaton, Canworthy Water, Gulworthy, Wainhouse Corner, Latchley, Freathy, Upton Cross, Minions, Stibb, Sampford Spiney, Milton Combe, Holemoor, Bennacott, Langore, Pool, Stowford, Meldon, Portwrinkle, Brandis Corner, Ashton, Meddon, Marsh, East Putford, Meeth, Stoke, Buckland Filleigh, Little Comfort, Moortown, Germansweek, Caute, Trebullett, Clubworthy, Ashmansworthy, Cross Green, Sydenham Damerel, Ashbury, Broadgate, North Beer, Grimscott, North Beer, Cookbury, Bush, Altarnun, Newbridge, Thornbury, St Ann's Chapel, Trevadlock, Hersham, Middlemoor, Five Lanes, Sheviock, Horns Cross, Treween, Virginstow, Dexbeer, Eworthy, Challacombe, Ford, Forder, Portgate, Hollacombe, Trevollard, Fairy Cross, Treskinnick Cross, Rillaton, Halwill, Woodacott, Rezare, Coryton, Ashmill, Langdon, Crackington Haven, Sprytown, Tregole, Waytown, St Clether, Derriton, Postbridge, Bridgetown, Linkinhorne, Lezant, Thurdon, Mead, Winslade, Horndon, Antony, Holsworthy Beacon, Cranford, Quoditch, Hessenford, Gooseham, Middlehill, Woodtown, Meadwell, Lana, Lana, Bohetherick, Abbots Bickington, Maders, Pipers Pool, Trebartha, Sourton, Forda, Bellever, Parkham Ash, Bradford, East Youlstone, Hele, Trekenner, Badgall, Thrushelton, Hexworthy, Narkurs, Higher Crackington, Tresmeer, Goldworthy, Walreddon, Dipple, Boyton, St Erney, Meavy, Dutson, Brendon, Coombe, Lake, Coombe, Tosberry, Tremaine, Vale Down, Townlake, Eastcott, Tetcott, Eastcott, Trerulefoot, Penhole, Rosecare, Brazacott, Maxworthy, Clitters, Edistone, Welcombe, Quither, Pencuke, Lewtrenchard, Tutwell, Dunterton, Beaworthy, Lovaton, Bulkworthy, Northway, Dippertown, Bowithick, Milford, Upcott, Morwenstow, Chasty, Alfardisworthy, Chapmans Well, Tolcarne, St Gennys, Trebursye, Illand, Felldownhead, Downinney, Tregeare, Marystow, Old Mill, Treovis, Lidwell, Sheepstor, Trenault, Woodford, Billacott, Caradon Town, Foxhole, Trewint, Trewint, Upton, Nethercott, Upton, Dartmeet, Bradstone, Antony Passage, East Panson, South Hill, South Carne, Whitehall, Frogwell, Haytown, Pempwell, Knighton, Netherton, Philham, Millbrook, Horsebridge, Higher Hampt, Alwington, Huish, Pillaton, Whitchurch, Millhill, Crossgate, South Hole, Odham, Coxford, Trewen, Venn, Hardisworthy, Mornick, Moor, North Darley, Merrivale, Two Bridges, Crow's Nest, Treneglos, Markwell, Splatt, Elmscott, Botus Fleming, Horrabridge, Warbstow Cross, Higherland, Landulph, Bucks Mills, Cawsand, Metherell, St. John, St Dominic, Trevivian, Tregadillet, Cudliptown, Troswell, Tinhay, Plusha, Harragrove, Downes, Pattard Water, Middle Hampt, Dyke Green, Lower Wilcove, Maker, Pengelly, Folly Cross, Redmonsford, Millook, Dizzard, Chilla, Nattor, Kingsett, Dumpinghill, Cotts, Codda, Blachborough, Highworthy, Dippermill, Claw Bridge, Grindsworthy, Luckcroft, West Venn, Beechcombe, Trevigo, Haye, Great Burrow, Ellacott, Camp, Landhill, Bogtown, Carzantic, Wapsworthy, Peat Cot, Landreyne, Tregulland, Basil, Ley, Old Dizzard, Pendowerie, Midlands, Lower Merripit, Penquite, Tilland, Wayland, Chariton, Truscott, Weir Quay, Whitsam, Powder Mills, South Beer, Luffincott Shop, Hole, Titchberry, Aliceford, Moorshop, Cheristow, Kernstone, East Kimber, Lower Trewashford, Lower Trebrown, Halton Quay, Albas, Plymouth, Okehampton
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
EX20 3, EX20 4, EX21 5, EX22 6, EX22 7, EX23 0, EX23 8, EX23 9, EX39 5, EX39 6, PL10 1, PL11 2, PL11 3, PL12 4, PL12 5, PL12 6, PL14 5, PL15 7, PL15 8, PL15 9, PL16 0, PL17 7, PL17 8, PL18 9, PL19 0, PL19 8, PL19 9, PL20 6, PL20 7
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley 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 domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care, also known as home care, refers to a range of supportive services provided to individuals who require assistance with daily activities but wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. This type of care is tailored to the specific needs of each person and can include tasks such as personal assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and even light housekeeping. Domiciliary care allows the elderly to maintain a degree of independence while receiving the necessary support to lead a fulfilling and safe life at home, with peace of mind for their loved ones knowing that they have support.
Discover More - Why choose domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care allows elderly people to remain at home in a familiar environment – boosting wellbeing and happiness – while promoting independence and autonomy, providing personalised and family-involved care, being cost-effective compared to institutional options like care homes, reducing lifestyle disruption and helping to maintain routines. All these things can contribute to better emotional and mental wellbeing, but also provide peace of mind to elderly individuals and their families. The decision to opt for domiciliary care depends on individual needs and circumstances, with many of the advantages stemming from its tailored, in-home support.
- How does domiciliary care help?
Domiciliary care provides valuable support to elderly people by offering a range of services tailored to their needs that are delivered within the comfort of their own homes. These services can include assistance with daily activities such as personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and medication management. Care Professionals can aid in meal preparation, ensure proper nutrition, and help with mobility. Companionship and social interaction are also crucial components, addressing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
It is also a great way to enhance the safety of elderly people at home, reducing the risk of falls and accidents through monitoring and support. Household tasks like cleaning and laundry can be managed too, alleviating more stress. All of these types of help together means that domiciliary care promotes independence, enhances quality of life, and provides a sense of well-being and security for elderly people who may have difficulty managing on their own.
- How much is domiciliary care?
The cost of domiciliary care can vary widely depending on factors such as the level of care needed, the number of hours of care required, the geographic location, and the specific services provided. Generally, domiciliary care costs are broken down into hourly rates, and the total expense can accumulate over time. Domiciliary care can often be more affordable than moving to a care facility, but it’s essential to research and understand the costs of services covered by the fees to make the right choices for yourself or your loved ones.
- Is domiciliary care good value/cost effective?
Domiciliary care can often provide very good value and be highly cost-effective, especially when compared to the expenses associated with moving into a care home or similar residential facility. While the exact costs depend on individual needs and location, receiving personalised care in the comfort of home can be more affordable and efficient in terms of both financial investment and comparative wellbeing. Having care and support delivered at home allows seniors to maintain their independence, avoid the costs associated with residential care, and receive tailored assistance that can enhance their quality of life. However, it’s important to thoroughly assess the specific services, rates, and available funding options to make an informed decision about the cost-effectiveness of domiciliary care for your specific situation.
- How is domiciliary care funded?
Domiciliary care can be funded through several avenues. Private payments allow individuals and/or their families to cover costs directly, while long-term care insurance policies may also provide coverage to help. Government support is available through programs like the National Health Service (NHS) and local authorities, which offer assistance based on care needs and financial circumstances. Veterans may access funding through veterans’ benefits, and charitable organisations or grants can provide additional financial aid. Both personal budgets and direct payments are generally offered by local authorities, giving people more direct control over how to fund care services. Navigating these funding options usually entails meeting eligibility criteria, and selecting the best-suited avenues for the financial and care requirements you or your loved ones have.
- Who might use a domiciliary care service?
Domiciliary care services are sought by all kinds of people who require support to maintain their independence and wellbeing as they age, or to help ease back into a routine at home after surgery or in the case of long term illness. Family caregivers seeking respite and support also often welcome at-home support to help with managing long term care, and it can be highly beneficial to elderly people who may feel isolated or lonely, as Care Professionals provide companionship and social interaction. Anyone in need of personalised assistance and support with daily activities within the comfort of their own home can benefit from some form of domiciliary care.
- What is the role of a domiciliary care worker?
A domiciliary care worker’s role involves providing tailored support to seniors within their homes. Workers assist with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming, aid in mobility, prepare nutritious meals, offer companionship, manage medications, perform light housekeeping, provide transportation, and monitor health conditions. Their responsibilities extend to emotional support, safety awareness, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. By promoting independence and well-being, Care Professionals providing domiciliary care play a crucial role in helping the elderly to maintain a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle within their own homes rather than needing to be taken into a residential facility.
- What is the difference between domiciliary care and residential care?
Domiciliary care, or home care, offers personalised support within an individual’s own residence, encompassing tasks like personal care and companionship. It allows seniors to remain at home while receiving the necessary assistance. In contrast, residential care involves relocating individuals to specialised facilities such as assisted living or nursing homes, where they receive around-the-clock care, including help with personal needs, meals, and medical requirements. The decision between these options hinges on someone’s particular care needs and their preference for staying at home or transitioning to a residential care facility.
- What domiciliary care services can you provide?
At Home Instead, we provide a comprehensive range of domiciliary care services designed to help elderly adults maintain their independence and comfort within their own homes. Our offerings vary by location but typically include essential services such as companionship, where our Care Professionals engage in conversations, games, and outings, and provide emotional support. Personal care services encompass assistance with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and mobility support. Day care services offer companionship and engagement during the day, while our home help and housekeeping assistance ensure a clean and organised living environment. Overnight care, respite care, and other specialised services are available to meet unique needs. Contact your local Home Instead office to learn more about our tailored domiciliary care options.
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Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Tavistock and Tamar Valley 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 Home Care service, please call us on 01822 258292, or fill out the form below.
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