Companionship Care in Reading
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Reading 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
The Reading Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
With over 5,000 older adults in Reading affected by loneliness, Home Instead Reading provides specialised Companionship Care, helping clients remain socially connected in familiar settings. Our team of compassionate, trained professionals brings years of experience and a Good CQC rating, ensuring safe and supportive companionship. This service not only combats isolation but also improves mental well-being, offering personalised support for each client’s unique needs. From a chat over tea to trips to local parks, we’re dedicated to enhancing quality of life through regular companionship and meaningful interactions.
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Why Companionship Care may be right for you
Home Instead Reading’s Companionship Care provides the perfect solution for those looking to stay socially active and engaged without leaving home. Our Care Professionals create tailored plans that evolve with each client’s changing needs, ensuring their comfort and happiness. What sets us apart locally is our one-hour minimum visits, allowing our Care Professionals to spend quality time without rushing. We focus on fostering genuine connections, encouraging clients to take part in local activities, whether it’s a stroll in Caversham Court Gardens or a visit to a local Reading café, all while receiving top-tier, compassionate care.
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.
Home Instead provided a very caring and professional service for my mother for several years and with their support, she was able to live independently at home. The communications with the office were always helpful and supportive. They communicated any concerns with helpful advice, including, for example, photos of bruising/bites/areas of concern which I was able to forward to the GP. The caregivers were very helpful and friendly. They were efficient in their duties and made time to chat with Mum, do the crossword together etc. Which she really appreciated. Mum went to the hospital due to a fall, and during her recuperation Home Instead came out to her assess her and devised a plan to get her home more quickly and care for her at home, as was her wish.PT – Client’s Son
Human resources is very good at matching the carers to the patient. My carer it meticulous and patient and I could not wish for a better.MH - Client
I’ve been absolutely delighted with the care my mother has received over the last year. Both the office staff and caregivers are always professional, supportive and caring. When my mother recently had to be hospitalised, they were so efficient and liaised with all the medical professionals, helping to reduce everyone’s stress levels. A fantastic caregiver was there to support my mother and me, on her return from hospital – we could not have managed without her. All the caregivers are caring and supportive companions to my mother on a daily basis – she looks forward to their visits and chats.SD – Client’s Daughter
I cannot recommend Home Instead (Reading) enough. So much so that I have passed their details onto friends who are in need of a good, care providing company on numerous occasions. They are reliable, courteous and professional and always have not only my father’s best interests at heart but that of the whole family.WH - Client's Son
Everyone I have spoken to has been polite, friendly and helpful. My mother really likes her carers and it has been enormously helpful to me to have someone else looking out for her and helping her. She seems much happier since your staff have been visiting.HL – Client’s Daughter
Tailored Companionship Care in Reading
For seniors in Reading, loneliness is a real concern. Our Companionship Care addresses this by providing reliable, engaging support to help clients feel valued and connected. Each care plan includes various activities, from health appointments and outings to favourite spots like Palmer Park, to weekly chats at local cafés. For instance, our Care Professional Sarah regularly accompanies John to Reading’s community groups, where he can connect with friends, making his life richer and more fulfilling. By offering assistance with errands, pet care, and personal engagements, we help clients maintain independence and a sense of belonging.
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Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Reading
Home Instead Reading’s team is passionate about delivering the highest standard of companionship care. Our Care Professionals are not only extensively trained but also genuinely committed to brightening each client’s day. Many have advanced certifications in elderly care and bring years of hands-on experience. Inspired by their love for helping others, they form lasting connections with clients, treating each one as family. Every visit brings the opportunity to listen, share stories, and truly understand the needs of each person. Our Care Professionals’ dedication shines through, whether it’s a friendly chat or planning meaningful outings around Reading.
Additional support and activities in Reading
Home Instead Reading actively supports local initiatives aimed at improving well-being. We host regular dementia talks, companionship workshops, and offer advice on senior care. Additionally, we connect clients with local activities, such as Age UK Reading’s social clubs and the Reading Dementia Café, where they can engage with others facing similar experiences. These community partnerships not only enhance social lives but also give families confidence in their loved ones’ well-being. For more information on local events, please visit Age UK Reading or the Reading Borough Council website.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Reading team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Southcote, Calcot, Caversham, Earley, Lower Earley, Reading, Purley on Thames, Pangbourne, Woodley,Tilehurst
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
RG6 6, RG31 5, RG31 6, RG6 1, RG30 4, RG2 0, RG1 8, RG6 3, RG31 4, RG5 3, RG30 6, RG6 5, RG1 4, RG30 1, RG4 7, RG4 5, RG8 7, RG30 2, RG8 9, RG2 9, RG6 4, RG31 7, RG6 7, RG2 8, RG1 5, RG1 2, RG1 6, RG1 3, RG4 8, RG2 7, RG8 8, RG30 3, RG1 1, RG2 6, RG1 7
Is Home Instead Reading a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Reading 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.
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 Reading team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Reading team. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 0118 909 9108, or fill out the form below.
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