Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Canterbury from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
True companionship takes time – that’s why our companionship visits across Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay, and Whitstable always last at least an hour, unlike the brief visits common to many local providers. This unhurried approach allows genuine friendships to develop between our clients and Care Professionals. We’re a close team of 15 carefully selected individuals who’ve passed what we call our ‘mum and dad test’ – would we trust them to care for our own parents? As a CQC-regulated provider and top rated home care provider on homecare.co.uk, we back up this personal approach with thorough background checks, multiple references, and comprehensive training.
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Companionship means different things to different people. For some clients it’s about sharing a passion for cooking – planning meals together, visiting local shops, and enjoying the process of creating favourite recipes. For others, it might be getting out to local groups or simply having someone to share memories with over a cup of tea. As one client shared: “She is proactive and knows her role very well. She holds a lovely conversation. I really look forward to when she is on duty.” We take time to match you with Care Professionals who share your interests, creating natural connections that feel less like a carer and more like a friend visiting.
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 of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
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.
The impact of meaningful companionship is demonstrated in one of our clients’ experiences. One daughter told us: “Mum’s carers are so patient and understanding of her mixed dementia and often difficult behaviour. She adores being taken out and her carers are just the best at keeping this regular for Mum.” With particular expertise in supporting people living with dementia, we understand how consistency and genuine connection can help maintain independence and bring joy to each day.
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Our hiring standards are exceptionally high – we look beyond qualifications to find people with natural empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference. Under director Henry Iwunze’s leadership, every Care Professional completes comprehensive training, including unique City & Guilds accredited programmes in dementia and Parkinson’s care. Being a small, tight-knit team of just 15 means we know each client’s story, preferences, and routines. When you call our office, you’ll speak with someone who understands exactly how to support you or your loved one.
Our community involvement adds another dimension to companionship care. Through partnerships with a Primary School in Wye, whose pupils write heartwarming Christmas wishes to our clients, and initiatives like our support for Faversham Food Bank to support those in need locally. Our ‘Key to Care’ sessions share expertise about living well with long-term conditions, while our digital awareness workshops help older adults stay connected in today’s world.
FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Herne Bay, Tankerton, Beltinge, Swalecliffe, Hillborough, Studd Hill, Eddington, Reculver, Bishopstone, Hampton, Hawthorn Corner, Kingsdown Park, Mickleburgh Hill, Oxenden, Talmead, Grays, Canterbury, Whitstable, Faversham, Waltham, Fordwich, Sturry, Hales Place, Herne, Shalmsford Street, Wincheap, South Tankerton, Chestfield, Seasalter, Thanington, Rough Common, Hersden, Bridge, Martyrs Field, Sandbanks, Harbledown, Broad Oak, Blean, Grove, Crundale, Sole Street, Longport, Nackington, Carlton, Old Wives Lees, Chilham, Ospringe, Upstreet, Petham, Tyler Hill, Yorkletts, Chartham Hatch, Painter's Forstal, Herne Common, Dunkirk, Upper Harbledown, Lower Hardres, Oare, Bekesbourne, Patrixbourne, Shottenden, Hoath, Honey Hill, Radfall, Dargate, Sheldwich Lees, Godmersham, Selling, Clapham Hill, Hernhill, Culmers, Graveney, Whitehill, Molash, Throwley Forstal, Goodnestone, Stodmarsh, Boyden Gate, Fostall, Garlinge Green, Bishopsbourne, Broomfield, Stalisfield Green, Staplestreet, Ansdore, Ford, Leaveland, Badlesmere, Marshside, Maypole, Oversland, Anvil Green, South Street, South Street, North Street, South Street, Uplees, Old Tree, Waterham, Kingsmead, Davington, Norton Ash, Greenhill, Sheldwich, Pett Bottom, Church Street, Calcott, Bullockstone, Denstroude, Highstead, Throwley, Hickmans Green, Luddenham, Preston, Hicks Forstal, Chislet, Hockley, West End, Perry Court, Orchard Green, St. Dunstan's, St. Stephen's, St. Martin's, Stuppington, St. Mildred's, Lower Island, Thurston Park, Hunter's Forstal, Faversham Lakes, Lower Herne, Barracks, The King's Mile, Mariner's View, Chart Mill, Macknade, The Brents, Chartham, Boughton Street, Westbere, Pean Hill, Rivercroft, Renville, Broomstreet, Elverton, Copton, Selgrove, Plumford, North Wilderton, South Wilderton, Throwley Valley, Hanslett's Forstal, Wey Street, Syndale Bottom
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
CT6 5, CT6 8, CT5 2, CT6 6, ME13 7, CT1 1, CT2 8, CT5 1, CT4 5, CT1 2, ME13 8, CT4 7, CT4 8, CT1 3, CT5 4, CT3 4, CT2 7, CT2 0, ME13 9, CT2 9, CT5 3, CT6 7, ME13 0
Home Instead Canterbury 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Canterbury 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 01227 287 911, or fill out the form below.