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Units 16-18 Robjohns House, Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6ND
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A1 Home Care has been caring for family's loved one's for over 18 years, the team of dedicated carers aim to provide the highest quality of care while allowing service users to live independently in their own homes.

The service is backed up by a team of fully trained and experienced office staff headed up by a registered care manager with a wealth of experience to give you reassurance should any...  

Care Provided by A1 Home Care Ltd

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Type of carePermanent
Hourly Visiting Care£36.60 - £39.20
Our fees range from £29.10 for a 30 minute visit to £36.60 for a 1 hour visit during the week
and £39.20 at weekends.

An additional 60p per visit is charged for fuel for the care assistant.

We are not the cheapest company but what you get is superior quality care and client and family supported greatly.

Contact A1 Home Care Ltd to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Owner

  • A1 Home Care Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Nicky Cook (Registered Care Manager/Head of Operations)

A1 Home Care Ltd Reviews (89)

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9.9

A1 Home Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time A1 Home Care Ltd has 89 reviews.

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Review from Jonathan W (Son of Client) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have used A1 Home Care, who have supported both my parents over the last year. The level of care is exceptional with experienced, friendly and entirely trustworthy staff. Requests, whether it be for more hours or a change of care focus, have also been accommodated in a very timely fashion. I would recommend A1 Home Care to anyone who is looking for care assistance in the home and the care they have provided made a material difference to the lifestyle and well-being of my parents. I will be forever grateful for the support both my parents received from the very professional and supportive A1 Home Care team. Thank you.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure looking after your parents and also working alongside you and your family for the best outcomes.

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Review from Katie K (Daughter of Client) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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A1 have been caring for my mum for a number of years now and they have always been excellent. All the carers genuinely care and always treat my mum with dignity and compassion. The office staff are great at contacting me should there be a problem and informing me of any updates with Mum's care. Wouldn’t choose any other company to care for my mum.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd
Hello Katie

Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure looking after Mum. We all enjoy our visits.

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Review from Mike S (Son of Client) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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A1 Home Care have been excellent. They attended my father for several years, once a day. When he got worse they stepped up to two visits a day with two carers. I originally chose them because of their good reviews and also because they seemed large enough to be able to flex the service. This proved to be a good decision.

They are able to respond on short notice.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure looking after your father.

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Review from Christina C (Daughter of Client) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Always been a good all round service.

Good communication from the office, and making sure my mum eats. Mum seems to be happier when the carers have been. She does not like men applying cream to her though. Overall, excellent.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you for your review, Christina, it is lovely to work alongside you to ensure the best care for Mum. I am glad she enjoys the care staff visiting.

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Review from S W (Client / Service User) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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A brilliant service that suits my needs perfectly. Flexible and always informed if there are any issues with timings on the day. Make allowances for my pets who love to meet the ladies each day. Thank you so much, A1.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you for your lovely review. I am really pleased that the service suits your needs well. I think everyone enjoys seeing your lovely pets as they are so friendly!

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Review from J G (Client / Service User) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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All the carers were very friendly, professional and caring. They were always on time and worked well and did everything they were asked to do. They were always cheerful and created a happy atmosphere to start the day.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you for your lovely review. I am pleased that we created a happy atmosphere for you and your husband to start the day off.

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Review from Raju D (Son of Client) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Me and my family can't thank the team at A1 enough for their care of my mother. The manager is a very good-hearted person who was always there to support as aswell as her team of carers (all of the team). The office staff always kept us up to date on a daily basis and worked with us really well to manage all of Mum's changes due to her declining health. They were very well organised.
When we moved to Essex we actually tried around six different companies and A1 was the best by a country mile and having their care during Mum's most difficult years really had a hugely positive impact. This is very important as they become more and more vulnerable you want to be sure your parents are in safe hands.
Thank you so much to the manager and the team, we are very grateful for all the support you have given us and the kindness and caring you showed Mum.

God Bless.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you, I am so pleased that you and your family felt assured that your mum was in safe hands, especially after your negative experience with other agencies. It was a pleasure looking after your mum and I thoroughly enjoyed my visits to her.

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Review from Louise D (Daughter of Client) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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A1 always tried their best to offer consistent and high-quality service to a quite demanding client. They worked very well with me and listened when I raised issues. When Dad was poorly after a fall, staff really showed they cared.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Louise, thank you for completing this review. It was a pleasure working alongside you to ensure the best outcomes for your dad.

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Review from David C (Client / Service User) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Been a client for many years and couldn't wish for a better company to take care of me from the managers, office staff and the great carers. Nothing is too much trouble and gives me great confidence for my future care.

Reply from Nicky Cook, Registered Manager at A1 Home Care Ltd

Thank you for sending this review, as you said you have been with us a long time and I am so pleased that you are happy with A1 in aspects of your care.

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Review from Graham S (Son of Client) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The Care Manager and her team at A1 always treated my mother and our family with the greatest dignity and respect. Nothing was too much trouble. The level of care and communication given by the whole team was always excellent.

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Review from R V (Daughter of Client) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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It took a while but eventually Mum has a regular carer(s) and it has been very useful to receive an email regarding the rota for the week ahead. Any time there has been a concern, the admin/management team take it on board. Covid-19 has put a strain however A1 have tried their very best and our carers we chose are always very professional but sympathetic with Mum's needs, especially one carer who I cannot name!

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Review from J O (Daughter of Client) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have had A1 Home Care for many years now. Firstly for my father and now for my mother. Staff are always polite and caring. They are very helpful for Mum and are always friendly. Thank you and all the staff for all their help with Mum.

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Review from B N (Client / Service User) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Due to staff shortages, the carer's attendances have not met full allocation schedules. Four hourly sits have not been achieved.

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Review from Helen H (Client / Service User) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers that I have are efficient and always on time. Some have become good friends and do over and above what is required. The office staff are always friendly and willing to help. I am so grateful for everything you do that enables me to stay in my own home. Thank you so much.

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Review from G C (Client / Service User) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have had the same carer now 20 years and I sware by his help and sup[port in what I do. I can do all the jobs in the house wash, iron, hoover, dust, bed change and sort out the food for the day. Doing varied bits for the week. Go to town on my electric chair as I want to go shopping daily to the local shop to get what I need and I have a family to look after. All my paperwork and finance, not bad for a man who spent 18 months in a coma and had to relearn from scratch in 8 months to live independently.

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Review from Tony A (Husband of Client) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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It has been two years since my wife first started receiving care from A1 Home Care and I am pleased to say that after a lot of research we made the right choice in choosing A1.

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Review from D B (Son of Client) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care afforded Dad before he went into hospital was exemplary. Beyond the care was the sensitivity to him and Mum. A very careful eye was kept on them both - thank you.

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Review from Michelle H (Daughter of Client) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Caring and supportive. Friendly and smiles.

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Review from M I (Wife of Client) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our main carer is a treasure. We are very lucky to have her. She is always very cheerful and knows how to handle a dementia patient. The relief carers are good with the personal care that is needed.

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Review from N M (Wife of Client) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The helpers are careful and set up a good relationship with their patient. They always leave the work area in a tidy condition. They are friendly and will have a short chat with us.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 February 2020
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 01 Feb 2015Recipient: A1 Home Care Ltd

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Meet the Team (2)

Nicola Cook
Nicola CookJob Title:Registered Care Manager/Head of OperationsJoined: 2012
Nicky is responsible for Domiciliary and Community Care Support Teams and the daily duties/tasks that keep the Company fully compliant and working within the Care Standards and guidelines. Nicky compliments and heads the full management team that make A1 Home Care one of the most quality driven Companies offering care provision in the Essex area. Nicky has a considerable amount of experience working with the elderly and those with Specialist and Complex care needs.

Nicky has a lot of empathy and always makes clients and their families feel at ease and takes the pressure off relatives making sure the client has everything they need to be comfortable and feel secure in their own home.

Patrick O'Callaghan
Patrick O'CallaghanJob Title:CEO/Managing DirectorJoined: 2007
Patrick Started the Company back in 2007/2008, he along with Care Manager Nicky Cook has built up the business making sure that the team offers the highest quality care and support to clients and their families.
Patrick has now handed the reigns for the day to day operations over to Nicky Cook, (Registered Care Manager and Head of Operations).

Patrick now mainly deals with strategy and the finances of the company.

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