Companionship Care in Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
Loneliness is the commonest cause for admission to the hospital and frames the importance of our care with all our clients. Companionship is Home Instead. We uniquely match our care professionals and clients according to their interests and personalities. Our aim is for our Care Pro to become an ‘intimate outsider’ as a testament to the relationships we try to build. At Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport, we believe in care that happens in the comfort of the home, where people feel safest. Our companionship care not only tackles isolation but also matches you with Care Professionals who share your interests, so you can continue enjoying the activities you love.

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Get in touch Why Companionship Care may be right for you
Companionship care at home allows elderly adults in Yeovil, Sherborne, and Bridport to receive support in a familiar setting, helping to prevent loneliness while enhancing their quality of life. Our Care Professionals are compassionate and trained to adapt to changing needs, making this service ideal for those who value independence.
All our team are local and have lived in the area for most of their lives and can relate to you and your loved experiences. Our recent Ageing Index survey showed 89% of the oldest people now endorse an active lifestyle. Our care reflects this desire by supporting people to lead their most fulfilling lives and focusing on slowing ageing down as much as possible.

What we do to care for your loved ones
- We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
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.

You’ve always provided Gold standard care.
Kath, daughter of a returning client

My auntie absolutely adored the girls who came to see her each day. They couldn’t do enough for her. Whether she just wanted a hand to hold or someone to chat with for an hour, they always honoured her wishes with care and kindness.
Charlotte, Grandniece of a client

The care mum received was excellent and the team worked extremely well. They are all reliable and very caring.
MP, son of a client

I wanted to thank you very much for the help with my father, it is so appreciated, Nessie has been amazing. He is now at the stage where he feels well recovered enough to manage on his own
Mary, daughter of a client

All very friendly and caring, catered to Mum’s needs, and also managed to add an extra hour at short notice. All in all, very happy with the service
Tracy, daughter of a client

Home Instead has done their best to provide suitable care with minimal changes in Care Professionals, which is very important to my mother, as she finds it difficult to have ‘new’ helpers in the house.
Very efficient.
Visits satisfactory.
PEAQ Survey 2024 comments

Excellent support and guidance from the team and good communication. Really friendly staff and genuinely caring attitude, thank you.
Rowena

I have nothing but praise for the support and care you provide my parents.
It has been a tremendous help now that the Care Pros handle their medication. Managing their health appointments, vet visits, finances, bills, equipment servicing, and funding can sometimes feel overwhelming, and knowing that their medication is taken care of brings me such relief.
Max

Mum started receiving care from Home Instead at the end of August having been in respite care for 2 weeks, she suffers from vascular dementia. From my very first contact, through to meeting the deputy manager who created our care plan, through to Mum’s 3 carers and another staff member who has taken over our case from the deputy manager, I can not speak highly enough of you all.
Your care, respect, thoughtfulness and politeness are amazing, putting the client in the middle of everything you do.
Anyone looking for care look no further!
Maryanne

I have been delighted by the standard of care provided. It has been very professional yet understanding and patient. I have made no request which has not been met immediately. Friends have dropped round unexpectedly but have been made welcome. Trips out to visit a friend, helped with my exercises etc. Thank you for sending such a lovely and capable person.
Mary T

Home Instead have been providing care to Mum for over three years, initially one visit per day but as Mum’s needs increased they were able to increase to 3 visits a day at very short notice. The carers were wonderful with Mum, being patient, caring and loving. They always greeted her with a smile and we felt they genuinely cared for Mum’s welfare. Mum looked forward to their visits as it brightened up her day. They were proactive in adapting to Mums changing needs. Thank you for providing my brother and me with peace of mind.
Rob D (Son of Client)

My mother is visually impaired, now in her 80s and was widowed a few years ago. She was keen to retain her independence and stay in the family home but required support to do so. Home Instead took the time to understand what support was required, tailored a service to suit her and has provided reliable, regular assistance for over a year. They have taken Mum on trips, helped with shopping, meals, paperwork and household chores and have provided companionship throughout that time. It has meant that Mum could stay in familiar surroundings for longer than she would have been able to otherwise. I thoroughly recommend them.
B T (Son of Client)

As this was my first experience of this type of service I did not completely know what to expect. I found the initial introduction to be informative, understanding and carried out with compassion. A plan was formulated that met our needs and with a few days Care Professionals were visiting our home. I can, from my experience completely recommend Home Instead.
Terry C (Husband of Client)

I cannot praise the Home Instead team too highly. The care professionals looking after my parents went to endless lengths to keep them happy and comfortable at home, and the office team performed short-notice organisational miracles of all sorts, including, for instance, providing cover when we got Covid and couldn’t visit. Everyone was so kind and so gentle with my increasingly fragile parents.
Sandra B (Daughter of Client)

My parents had just started using Home Instead’s services when my father fell and broke his hip. The manager and the team were marvellous in immediately providing the unanticipated extra care needed to make sure they were well looked after. Since then, they have settled into a daily routine with a small team of lovely carers who are all unfailingly kind, willing and able.
Kate G (Daughter of Client)

It has been the most wonderful company I have worked for in the 9 years of my caring career. They are a fantastic well lead care company and most of all their clients come first along with high standards of care being offered by myself and other Care Professionals. Being a Care Professional myself for Home Instead has been a great opportunity to be supported by the management team.
Jason - Care Professional

As this was my first experience of this type of service I did not completely know what to expect. I found the initial introduction to be informative, understanding and carried out with compassion.
A plan was formulated that met our needs and with a few days Care Professionals were visiting our home. We found all the staff that visited us to be polite, and very able to carry out the tasks we required and I would not have any reservations in using them again.
I can, from my experience completely recommend Home Instead.
Terry C (Husband of Client)

Home Instead have been providing care for our mother since July 2022. They have covered for our normal carer when she has been away. They go in twice each Saturday to give our normal carer a day off. They cover when our normal carer is away as well.
Staff in the office is very efficient and helpful. The carers who have been to see Mum are all lovely. Carers are all very caring towards Mum and Mum likes them all very much.
My siblings and I are really pleased and extremely grateful to everyone at Home Instead for the help and support you are giving us in caring for our Mum.
Elizabeth V (Daughter of Client)

Right from the beginning of talking to the director, I knew this would be the right company to assist my mum and us. Always helpful, very responsive and once Mum was home we never had to worry if carers would arrive, a schedule was sent out each week in advance to let us know who was coming. My mum was happy with the care provided and overall in the circumstances, we could not have asked for more. Mum passed away in good hands and we are very grateful to everyone who helped us. I would definitely recommend Home Instead should you need home help. Thanks everyone
Amanda W (Daughter of Client)

My experience with home and said has been exceptionally good and has aided my recovery. I have been showing kindness and dignity and respect of my home. Continuity of care team and arriving on time has been important to me. Only once was my time altered and unfortunately, I was not informed. Thank you for providing this service as I live alone and it has been invaluable to me.
N M (Client)

Having Home Instead allows me to remain living in my own home. Everyone has been very helpful throughout the process of having to now have carers.
M B (Client)

All staff at Home Instead Yeovil are polite and professional. My mum is very happy with the care that Home Instead has always provided, including extra cover for my mum when needed, which has been much appreciated. I would recommend them.
L , Client's daughter

I would like to thank all the Home Instead staff for their professional approach. The care workers were so kind to my mum, and nothing was too much trouble.
My mum had just one morning visit per day, which made all the difference in her life. Knowing a care worker would be there each morning gave her something to look forward to—an hour of chat and company. It was also peace of mind for our family.
The care workers were generally punctual, and if they couldn’t make a visit or were running late, the office staff would always call us to let us know.
Mum also enjoyed attending the Home Instead Christmas parties!
Thank you all, I am eternally grateful
Sandra, client's daughter

The service has been brilliant and Dr Mark Hunt has been amazing!
Daughter of client

Just to let you know, Sylvia did an excellent job looking after my mother over the last two weeks. She was really kind and attentive and very professional and my mother was very pleased to be looked after her (once she got to know her, as she was new). So it all worked out very well and I was reassured to know that Sylvia was looking after my mother when I was far away.
Karin, daughter of client

We have found the services provided by Home Instead uniformly excellent. Individual carers have been thoughtful, reliable and always responsive. In the same way, the management team have been both patient and quick to adapt to our changing needs, and are always available for discussion.
Niall, son of a client

| Home Instead have been providing daily care for my Uncle for 3 years. The service is excellent, it has enabled my uncle to stay in his home rather than go into care which is as he wants. He has a lovely relationship with the carers who go above and beyond what is expected. I am kept informed, any issues and niggles are quickly and satisfactorily sorted, and they go the extra mile in working with me to sort out any problems. Have no hesitation in recommending the service. I live a long way from my Uncle, and there are no other relatives so trusting Home Instead has been so vital in enabling him to live as he wishes and to give me peace of mind. |
T, power of attorney of a client
Tailored Companionship Care in Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport
At Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport, we understand the importance of familiar routines and locations. Our companionship care plans encourage participation in activities inside and outside the home, including hobbies or light physical activities. If appropriate, we create a WoW guide (What’s on Where) to help clients enjoy local events and outings they can look forward to each week. From assisting with appointments at Bridport Medical Centre to joining regular walks in Ham Hill Country Park, we tailor each visit to reflect clients’ preferences and familiar spots. Our care professionals bring both safety and joy to daily outings, empowering elderly adults to remain involved in their community and keep active, fulfilling lives.

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Get in touch Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport
Our award-winning team at Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport is dedicated to providing excellent companionship care by being local, knowing the area, and having visited the same places to share experiences. Similarly, our character and interest matching further enables us to forge relationships together.
Our team rated us as a five-star employer this year. We care from the inside out and train our team to do the same reflected in our shared values to reflect our mission to make each client feel respected, valued, and well cared for. Every visit we aim to make a difference, no matter how small. The client and family feedback we receive is second to none.

Additional support and activities in Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport
Our WOW (whats on where) guide is a great resource of activities and events happening in and around Yeovil, Sherborne, Bridport, and surrounding areas. By linking clients with these local resources, we help foster meaningful connections and enrich their lives beyond our care services. Examples of this are the memory cafes in Castle Cary or Yeovil and the Somerton Friendship Club, all wonderful spaces for social interaction.
A further vital strand to ensuring people aren’t isolated is in offering accessible technology solutions for clients, whether they be Komp or Alexa, all with the aim of providing a suitable and acceptable way of keeping in touch with your family, friends, and, where necessary, medical professionals.

FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Castle Cary, Yetminster, Bridport, Sherborne, Bradford Abbas, Somerton, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Curry Rivel, Stoke St Gregory
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
DT6 3, TA18 7, TA12 6, BA22 9, TA14 6, DT6 6, TA11 7, TA11 6, BA21 3, DT9 6, DT6 5, TA10 0, BA22 8, BA7 7, DT9 5, DT6 4, DT2 0, BA21 4, TA17 8, DT8 3, BA22 7, TA10 9, TA13 5, BA10 0, BA9 8, TA15 6, DT9 3, BA20 2, BA21 5, BA20 1, TA16 5, DT9 4, TA18 8
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport 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 Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport 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 01935 577030, or fill out the form below.

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