Home Help & Housekeeping in Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford

Relationship-led and supportive Home Help & Housekeeping in Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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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

The Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford Home Help & Housekeeping team, here to help every step of the way

Sometimes maintaining your independence at home means having a little extra help with daily tasks. Serving Folkestone, Ashford, Hythe, New Romney, and surrounding areas, our home help service brings both practical support and friendly companionship to every visit. Our hour-long visits mean there’s always time to do things properly – whether that’s helping with laundry, preparing nutritious meals you enjoy, or popping down to Hythe High Street to collect prescriptions. It’s about making life easier while keeping you firmly in control of your daily routines.

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Why Home Help & Housekeeping may be right for you

Having familiar faces providing support makes all the difference – that’s why continuity is so important to us. Our Care Professionals become trusted helpers who understand exactly how you like things done, but they’re also keeping a caring eye on your overall wellbeing. Families tell us what peace of mind it brings, knowing someone’s noticing those important little details – whether mum’s eating well, dad’s taking his medications properly, or if there are any changes in mood or routine. Through our care management app, we keep families updated too, so everyone stays connected and reassured about how their loved one is doing.

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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 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.

Tailored Home Help & Housekeeping in Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford

We know that continuity is key to great care, so we match each client with a small, consistent team of Care Professionals who get to know them well. For example, a client in Seabrook recovering from an operation valued a chat, as well as help with daily tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. Another client shared: “Timely, prompt and friendly visits. With all tasks efficiently carried out.” We bring skilled, compassionate care to every visit, making each interaction warm, familiar, and supportive.

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Trusted Home Help & Housekeeping from experienced home care professionals in Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford

Based in Folkestone, our office team works closely with each client and family to provide coordination and support. Led by Kishore and Sharmila and our Care Manager we oversee every detail, from arranging personalised visits to making adjustments if needs change. If a Care Professional is ever unavailable, we arrange for a familiar face to step in, so families can trust there won’t be any gaps or disruptions in the quality of care.

A man and woman in a kitchen, preparing food and smiling. Home Help & Housekeeping at Home Instead Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford

Additional support and activities in Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford

Our commitment to Folkestone and surrounding communities goes beyond daily care visits. We regularly share helpful advice at local groups, and you’ll spot our friendly team at community events like the Capel School Fair and Kennington Fete. Supporting our local area is important to us – that’s why we’ve recently introduced services like nail care to make life a bit easier for our clients. We’re incredibly proud of our team too and love celebrating their dedication through recognition awards and Christmas and summer parties.

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  • Reach out and talk to the Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford team today

    Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Folkestone, Hythe & Ashford team. If you would like more information about our high quality Home Help & Housekeeping service, please call us on 01303 847899, or fill out the form below.

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