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Always Take Care Ltd

21A Burley Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DH
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Always Take Care Ltd, Oakham
Always Take Care Ltd, Oakham
Always Take Care Ltd, Oakham

Always Take Care provides the opportunity for homeowners to stay in their own home when assistance is needed due to limitations caused by illness or age.

A private, family-owned and managed care agency with a reputation spanning nearly 20 years for providing an exceptional level of care. Their carers have all had families of their own, and have cared for elderly parents and frail relatives, as well as worked with...  

Care Provided by Always Take Care Ltd

Types of Home Care

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

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (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

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • Wound Dressing
  • Catheter Care

Other Care Provided

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

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,470 - £1,694

We specialise in professional live-in home care. We don't provide hourly visiting.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Always Take Care Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Always Take 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

  • Always Take Care
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Bridget Hayward (Line Manager)

Always Take Care Ltd Reviews (16)

9.4

Always Take Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.433) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Always Take Care Ltd has 16 reviews.

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Review from J A (Client / Service User) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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After 3 years of 1 to 1 residential care, and a succession of carers. I find no aspect scoring less than "excellent" throughout. Every carer has adapted to looking after an obstinate centenarian (or near-centenarian) with seamless continuity, so far makes a five star throughout.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Line Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you so much for this great review, our carers have enjoyed caring for you - you are definitely a centenarian now but not obstinate as you describe yourself.

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Review from R F (Son of Client) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have had excellent service from the agency. All carers have looked after our mother with charm and compassion. Carolyn, current carer has been brilliant with mum, and at all times professional and caring. We would recommend the company.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Line Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review, we will let Carolyn and the team know that they are doing such a great job.

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Review from Richard H (Husband of Client) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has received excellent, professional care, and Always Take Care has managed difficult situations extremely well and promptly.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Line Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you Richard for taking the time to complete this review. We appreciate such positive feedback and enjoy working with both you and your wife.

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Review from Sophie C (Daughter of Client) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our family have used Always Take Care to care full time for our mother (now 91). We have found them to be very conscientious in their approach to finding the best carers for our mother. We have a secure rota in place, and the wellbeing of our mother is always first and foremost. As a family this presents valuable security and peace of mind.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Line Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, we will definitely share this with our team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Bridget and the Always Take Care team.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Client) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I can not praise this company enough, from when they first started in March they transformed my parents care, it was amazing how quickly they adapted to live in help which is down to the lovely staff who are so caring and understanding.

There are many benefits including lovely home cooked fresh meals.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Line Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you so much for such a great review, we will be sure to let your team know your feedback.

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Review from Julia W (Client / Service User) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have now used Always Take Care for a number of years and find it difficult to find fault. Most carers have been wonderful with one or two exceptional ones. I feel you take care in fitting the carer to the client. The only carer that I found unsatisfactory you exchanged for another with the greatest tact and expediency for which I was extremely grateful. As far as I was concerned with no ill feelings on either side. During this Covid pandemic, I have been impressed with the care you take of your carers. I well know how grateful they are to feel they are “being looked after” themselves. As already entered I would have no hesitation in recommending Always Take Care to any of my friends.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you for your lovely review. It has always been an absolute pleasure to work with you and our carers thoroughly enjoy your company. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Bridget.

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Review from Roger B (Husband of Client) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My wife is disabled following a stroke. We tried to manage with live-out care, but it was disruptive to have so many different carers in a day. It is much better for my wife, and reassuring for me, to know that we have just one carer who really knows and understands our needs. When our carer has been on holiday the agency has found a very suitable temporary cover. We enjoy living our own life in our own home.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you for your kind review, Roger. We are delighted that the live-in option is working so well for you and we will continue to do all we can to support you. All our very best wishes, Bridget.

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Review from Bill D (Client / Service User) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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Always Take Care has provided me with carers for more than three years and I have been very pleased with their performance, as an organisation they are efficient and always react positively to my requests. The carers that they have sent to me have been very kind and have done a great job.

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you, Bill, for your lovely review. We are delighted with your comments and love supporting your ability to live at home with the support needed. Wishing you all the best, Bridget.

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Review from Hester (Client / Service User) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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I want to congratulate you on your choice of carers. When we first called you a carer arrived, full of confidence, bounce and humour. She was just what my husband needed to perk him up. As she left and his health was on the decline another carer arrived. Quiet, caring, gave him all the special attention he needed. As this carer left (on the same day that he passed) another carer arrived. She was just who I needed to take care of me. She gave me great comfort with pampering, special meals, humour and prayed with me. Very well done!

Reply from Bridget Hayward, Line Manager at Always Take Care Ltd

Thank you, Hester. You are very kind and being part of your world has been our privilege. Yours sincerely, Bridge.

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Review from Mary (Niece of Client) published on 18 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Always Take Care have been providing carers for my aunt for over 2 years. The agency has been extremely helpful and easy to deal with and I am particularly grateful to the manager for her support and wise advice. All my aunt's carers have been dedicated, kind, trustworthy and professional but we have had more than our share of amazing, exceptional people who have gone beyond our expectations. They have done so much to improve my aunt's quality of life. She is beautifully looked after; treated with respect and dignity as well as great gentleness. This is not a straightforward posting and Always Take Care have been outstanding in the practical support and wise advice provided; nothing seems too much trouble. The manager has taken a proactive approach to the Covid 19 crisis and has issued sensible, clear guidelines which have been carefully followed by the carers. The carers themselves have gone above and beyond what we could have asked to keep my aunt and the rest of her household safe.

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Review from Fred W (Son of Client) published on 31 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Everyone at ATC has been amazing. Throughout the whole process, at every stage, myself and my family experienced such a wholesome desire and willingness to help that the carers and the office team felt part of an extended family !
He adored his carers and his desire to stay at home was only made possible by those special people who came into his life and looked after him over three very happy years.
The importance of having a carer for longer periods of time is immense, a fortnightly 'turn around' [as promoted by other care companies] would have been immensely destabilising for my father.

I imagine it is a very awkward decision to make, in deciding on who to invite into your home, but quite simply ATC were life-changing for my father, and for our whole family as we took immense comfort from knowing we could genuinely trust them all. Everyone was truly compassionate, patient, fun and they really, really did - right until my dear father's last day. Always Take Care.

Reply from Darren Hayward, at Always Take Care Ltd

Dear Fred, thank you for taking the time to submit such a kind review. It is lovely to know that after all these years you still think of us fondly and cherish the support we were able to give your father in his final years. We were blessed to be able to be of support to such a lovely man and...  

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Review from Richard W (Nephew of Client) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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I contacted Always Take Care in 2008 to arrange for 2 carers at home for my elderly aunt, who had been severely disabled by a stroke and was suffering from dementia. For the next 7 years, she received superb care - all carers were reliable, kind, understanding and professional and always welcoming to visiting friends and family. Contact with the office was always easy. As a result, my aunt was able to enjoy a quality of life at home that would never have been possible elsewhere. I would highly recommend this agency.

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Review from Fiona (Daughter of Client) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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I can't praise the agency more highly. I have had a succession of carers looking after my mother, with severe dementia, over the past few years and they have invariably been charming, kind, trustworthy and thoughtful. If ever there was a blip it was sorted swiftly by the office. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Peter R (Son of Client) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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I have used, Always Take Care, 4 times over the last 8 years, for both my parents and two neighbours who were very close friends of mine. The service and care provided was excellent in all respects. Highly recommended, I will definitely use them myself when I need home care.

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Review from Anna B (Daughter of Client) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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We have used the services of Always Take Care for many years and have found them to be helpful, reliable, effective providers of care with excellent standards of sensitive care and responsive communication.

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Review from Michael S (Client / Service User) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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As a client of Always Take Care for the past four years I feel qualified to highly recommend their services for any person in need of competent live in care. I have suffered with Parkinson's Disease for the past twenty-one years, as a result, my mobility is seriously impaired along with other debilitating side effects, necessitating constant assistance.

My wife and I were recommended to contact Always Take Care by an existing client of theirs, which has proven to be an absolute blessing.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 June 2019
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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News (12)

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  • Posted: Monday 16 Mar 2026As our team continues to grow, we needed a space that better supports the work we do behind the scenes: coordinating care, supporting our carers, and being there for the...
  • Posted: Friday 13 Mar 2026Many families across the UK find themselves researching care for an elderly parent unexpectedly, often during an emotional or stressful time prompted by health concerns, changes in mobility, or worries...
  • Posted: Wednesday 04 Mar 2026In the run up to International Women’s Day on Sunday, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible women across our entire team. From our compassionate live-in carers...

Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • Recipient: Always Take Care LtdDate: Thursday 05 Apr 2018

Meet the Team (5)

Bridget Job Title: Manager & Director Joined: 2011
Bridget

Bridge has managed Always Take Care for over 10 years and is an experienced care manager with an empathetic understanding of the requirements of care. She takes care to create a thorough understanding of the personal requirements of our clients and carefully selects carers to suit the character and requirements of our clients. Bridge is also very knowledgeable on funding options and is always ready to give you direction and advice, whether it be to use Always Take Care or other care options.

Darren Job Title: Training Manager & Director Joined: 2019
Darren

As our Training Manager, Darren plays a key role in developing our team, providing guidance and training that help our carers deliver compassionate, high-quality support to every client.

Ann-Marie Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2017
Ann-Marie

An integral part of the Always Take Care team, Ann-Marie coordinates care with warmth and attention to detail, supporting both clients and carers to deliver the best possible service.

Clare Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2019
Clare

A much-valued member of the team, Clare oversees care plans and supports both clients and carers to make sure everyone feels valued and well looked after.

Dawn Job Title: Accounts & Admin Assistant Joined: 2019
Dawn

An important part of our team, Dawn keeps our office running smoothly, handling everything from accounts to day-to-day admin with care and attention to detail. Always ready to help, Dawn makes sure our team and clients receive the support they need.

Frequently Asked Questions about Always Take Care Ltd

How many Carers does Always Take Care Ltd employ?

Always Take Care Ltd employs 60 carers.

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