Companionship Care in Watford
Relationship-led and supportive Companionship Care in Watford 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 Watford Companionship Care team, here to help every step of the way
As we age, we can lose meaningful social connections, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. These challenges can accelerate cognitive decline and mobility issues for those without a companionship element to their care plan.
Home Instead Watford offers outstanding-rated in-home companionship care designed to help your loved ones stay connected, engaged, and enjoying their independence. Our compassionate caregivers provide:
- Support to keep Mum and Dad mentally and physically active
- Encouragement to foster social interactions and meet new people
- Confidence-building to help them venture outside
- Motivation to participate in community events and hobbies
- Engagement despite long-term conditions like dementia
Let's have a chat to
see how we can help
Why Companionship Care may be right for you
If you’ve recently noticed that Mum or Dad seems less engaged socially or struggles with day-to-day activities, companionship care from Home Instead Watford can help.
We focus on matching their specific needs to a Care Professional who really understands them. Whether it’s encouraging Mum to feel more comfortable when out and about or finding a companion for Dad, who enjoys gardening.
Our companionship services are flexible, starting from just a few hours a month, and can easily incorporate other care needs when you need them.
By working closely with you, we provide your peace of mind that Mum or Dad have the support they deserve.
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 provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide.Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.Elisie, Client
Tailored Companionship Care in Watford
We always choose local Care Professionals, carers who have a connection to the people and places in Watford. Through their local knowledge, we can help your loved one connect with activities and communities that help them thrive. It also means we can help Mum and Dad keep up the little routines that matter.
Our client, Gillian loves it when Vicki, her Care Pro, visits. Gillian gets the help she needs with cooking and the weekly food shop delivery, plus she has someone to talk to. And because Vicki understands that Gillian also needs support with worship, she accompanies her to church once a week.
Let's have a chat to
see how we can help
Trusted Companionship Care from experienced home care professionals in Watford
Many of our caregivers have personal experience as primary caregivers, giving them a unique perspective that enhances their ability to support the entire family. We select them based on their dedication to delivering exceptional care and put them through comprehensive training in variousaccredited and nationally recognised courses. As a result, we have a high referral rate from families who have felt the difference in our care.
“Hollie is a super special carer. Intelligent, loads of common sense, has good empathy so knows when to chat and when not, never gives the impression of rush and always has a good sense of humour.” – J. Zanelli.
Additional support and activities in Watford
As a local home care provider, we offer valuable connections to senior services, including dementia cafes, informative talks, and seasonal events. We also organise our own social gatherings, such as meet-ups, Christmas parties, and sing-alongs.
To further support your loved one, we collaborate with local charities like AGE UK Surrey, Dementia UK, and Parkinson’s Support UK. So if there is something you need, just ask.
FAQs
How much does companionship care cost?
In Watford, costs will vary based on the number of visits you need each month and the type of support you need. Typically, 3-4 hours per month will cost around £150.
Can you help me stay updated about Mum and Dad's Care?
Every Home Instead client and their families will have access to a care manager for further support, and, based on your preferences, we also phone, text, email and communicate by app to share general check-in information.
How flexible is companionship care?
We pride ourselves on being incredibly flexible. And we believe that working with seniors you have to be. Things can change rapidly. Because of that, we allow you to scale your companionship service up (or down) when it becomes necessary to modify your loved one’s care plan.
We are also incredibly adaptable, making quick changes or further provisions possible should other events arise, like hospital stays or clinical diagnoses.
Which towns and postcodes do the Watford team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Watford, Bushey, North Watford, Rickmansworth, South Oxhey, Pinner, Croxley Green, Harrow Weald, Hatch End, Merry Hill, Carpenders Park, Bushey Heath, Loudwater, Maple Cross, Moneyhill, The Rookery, Northwood, Batchworth, Chandler's Cross, Batchworth Heath, West Hyde, Mill End, Holywell, Woodcock Hill, Stanmore, The Cedars Estate, Watford Heath, Rounton, Courtlands, Tudor Estate, Belsize, Great Sarrat Hall, Connaught Park
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
HA7 4, HA3 6, WD3 4, WD19 7, WD3 8, WD23 2, WD18 8, WD17 2, HA5 3, WD3 3, WD23 1, WD24 6, WD18 9, WD19 5, WD24 7, WD3 9, WD23 3, WD18 7, WD17 4, WD24 5, HA6 2, WD3 7, WD3 1, HA6 1, WD23 4, HA7 3, WD24 4, WD3 0, WD17 1, WD19 4, WD18 6, WD19 6, WD17 3, HA6 3, WD18 0, HA5 4
Is Home Instead Watford a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Watford 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 Watford team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Watford team. If you would like more information about our high quality Companionship Care service, please call us on 01923 250513, or fill out the form below.
Become a Care Professional today
