Home Instead
Home Instead is a home care agency in Tavistock, Devon (PL19 0BZ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Home Instead
We at Home Instead are proud to provide compassionate home care across Tavistock and the surrounding communities of Devon, supporting older people and adults of all ages to live well in the place they love most: their own home. Operating throughout the Tavistock area and the wider PL postcode region, our team brings personalised care directly to residents across this beautiful corner of the South West. By delivering support in familiar surroundings, we help the people we care for maintain their cherished routines, stay connected to neighbours and family, and continue enjoying the gardens, kitchens, and sitting rooms that make a house a home. Our care is shaped around the individual. We support older adults who simply need a helping hand with daily living, as well as younger adults navigating life with a physical disability, learning disability, or autism. For families touched by dementia, our trained caregivers offer patient, understanding companionship that brings reassurance to both the person living with the condition and their loved ones. We also support those with visual or hearing impairments, adapting our approach to make sure every interaction feels respectful, clear, and unhurried. In practice, this means consistent caregivers who take the time to truly know the person they visit, building trusting relationships that turn care visits into welcome moments of connection. We are immensely proud to hold an Outstanding overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, with particular recognition for being Outstanding in the Caring and Well led domains, and Good across Safe, Effective, and Responsive. This independent assessment reflects the warmth, professionalism, and genuine commitment that our caregivers bring to every visit, and the strong leadership that supports them in doing their best work. Choosing care for someone you love is a deeply personal decision, and we understand the weight it carries. If you are exploring home care options in Tavistock or the surrounding villages, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to listen to your story, answer your questions, and explore how we might help your family find the support and peace of mind you are seeking.
Care provided at Home Instead
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 5 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Home Instead
Where is Home Instead located?
Home Instead is a home care agency based in Tavistock, Devon (PL19 0BZ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Home Instead provide?
Home Instead is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Home Instead's CQC rating?
Home Instead is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 5 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Home Instead provide dementia care?
Yes. Home Instead supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Home Instead
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Home Instead is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Home Instead covers roughly 10 miles from Tavistock.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
Home Instead has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Home Instead. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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