Candlelight Care

Candlelight House, King Street, Glastonbury BA6 9JY
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9.6 87 Reviews
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'Candlelight Care's mission is to keep people safe and independent in their own homes by providing the same quality of care and support that staff would want for their families'

Care Provided

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)
  • Children (0-18)

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
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Fees are available on request.
Please contact your local branch for fee information as it may vary depending on the length of visit and requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Tracy Weare (Registered Manager)
9.6

Candlelight Care has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Candlelight Care has 87 reviews.

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Review from D G (Client) published on 15 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Quick, efficient, caring, thorough, polite, clean.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving these kind key-words to form your review of our services. We love receiving the feedback.

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Review from V M (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The carers are all very willing to help, they make me comfortable and enable me to stay in my own home.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for those kind words, which we have shared with the team.

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Review from L W (Daughter of Client) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has used Candlelight Care for a very long time, ten years plus and in that time the carers have always treated her kindly and with respect. Sadly when she became end of life, the care needed to double which was provided unconditionally. Everyone was so sympathetic and professional. Could not recommend
highly enough. The care was exceptional, right to her last hours. Most dignified and worry free, enabling her to be at home.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

A beautiful review which has been shared with the core team. Thank you.

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Review from D B (Grandson of Client) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always very pleased with the professional and friendly level of care provided. The service really improves the quality of life of not just my grandmother, but everyone at home. Many thanks.
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Review from N J (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with all the care that I am given, I can't thank you all enough as I am so grateful to every one of you.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving these kind words about the service we are providing. I will share this with the core team.

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Review from Lynn H (Client) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This service allowed me to come home from hospital. Each person that called was very helpful and understanding, knowing the best way to do things. Always polite and treated you with dignity and respect.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving this beautiful compliment about our Home First/Discharge to Assess team, delivering specialist services and assisting patients to return back home from hospital and deliver reablement to allow you to regain your independence and continue living in your own home. I have shared the compliment with the team.

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Review from G M (Wife of Client) published on 26 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Candlelight Care stepped in after my husband was discharged from hospital. We were impressed by their friendliness and also helpfulness. Nothing was too much trouble.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving this review about our Home First (D2A) service, I have shared your compliment with the team.

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Review from Nicholas D (Son of Client) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Candlelight Care began caring for my father after discharge from hospital.
Throughout my father's caring experience, I found that his care from Candlelight staff has been extremely professional and his current situation has been treated with dignity and compassion.
I cannot begin to express my thanks
and appreciation to the staff who spent the time looking after my father, at a difficult time in his life.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving this beautiful compliment about our Home First/Discharge to Assess (D2A) team. They do an amazing job, especially during these difficult times (pandemic) and therefore, I have shared the compliment with them as a team.

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Review from L C (Husband of Client) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home First - A fantastic team of carers. I could not wish for any better treatment for my wife. They treated my wife with love and dedication and nothing which was asked for was any trouble to them ie creaming her body, washing her hair, making sure she was comfortable at all times and also they cared
for me, her husband, every day.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you so much for the kind words about our Home First team, I will make sure I share them with the team as a whole. Please accept our sincere condolences for the passing of your wife, I know the team were very fond of you both and felt it was a real privilege that they had the opportunity of getting to know you both. Take care and keep safe.

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Review from Jane T (Client) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been consistently amazed by the thoughtful and caring attitude of everyone who has been looking after me. Everyone has been so extremely kind and patient, which has helped my recovery so much. In fact, as I didn't really know how the leg surgery would affect me, I can honestly say without your
help, this last month could have been an absolute nightmare. So thank you all so very much.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving this amazing review of your experience of using our services. We are so lucky to have such an amazing and skilled team. I have shared the compliment with them all.

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Review from Lidia B (Daughter of Client) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
They were all very friendly and kind and they really cared for my mum.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you very much for your kind words. Your mum came to us initially via our Home First (Discharge to Assess) team, after being discharged from hospital. Your mum then moved over to our domiciliary care service for her ongoing care needs to be met. It is a real success when clients move between our services and stay within our Company. I will share the compliment with both of the teams.

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Review from R P (Husband of Client) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All of the staff who visited were really professional, very helpful, all nice people and very reassuring.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving a review about our Home First /Discharge to Assess team, a specialised team that helps you regain your independence when arriving back home from your stay in hospital. I will share your kind words with the Team.

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Review from W S (Client) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the care and help was excellent as I had two broken wrists.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for your kind words about our Home First/Discharge to Assess team who helped you to regain your independence after your hospital stay. I will share the compliment with the team.

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Review from M G (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Found overall care very good. Helpful hints very useful. Missed them when care came to an end.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for your recent review of the service that was provided to you by our home first reablement team. I will inform them all how appreciative you were of the help given and you miss them visiting.

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Review from Eunice M (Client) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very happy with the care I received after the hospital stay. All the carers were extremely kind and considerate, explaining everything they were doing.
All paperwork and medical sheets were very clear. Messages to all carers were passed on in a clear, correct way. I couldn't ask for better. Thank
you.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you so much for the beautiful compliment about our Home First/D2A team (Discharge to Assess). I will share the compliment with the team as it is important for them to know as they provide an amazing and responsive service in helping people readjust back into their home and regain their independence after being in hospital.

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Review from D D (Son of Client) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my father received was first class. His carers went above and beyond not only helping him but me as well. Nothing was too much trouble. This made his transition from hospital to home far easier, speeding up his recovery. Thank you.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you for the compliment about our Home First Service who are a small team of around 10 members provide a unique service across the Mendips. So pleased to hear that we made the transition easier for your father to return home from being in hospital. I have today shared your kind words with the Home First Team.

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Review from J W (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found your carers kind, considerate and helpful nothing was too much trouble for them. they treated wm with dignity and kindness, they were a ray of sunshine every morning.
They always had a word to make you feel normal and valued. If I had had a choice I would have liked them to stay as my carers.
Thank you for all you have done for me.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

Thank you so much for submitting the lovely review about our Home First reablement team, it is very much appreciated. I have shared your compliment with the team.

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Review from Jonathan M (Client) published on 28 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend all my carers very highly.
Reply from Deb Puxty, Quality Assurance/Operations Manager & Corporate Lead for HR at Candlelight Care

We are so pleased that you would highly recommend our Home First Reablement Team - they deliver an amazing responsive service to enable people to go back to having their independence restored. Thank you, I have shared your compliment with the team.

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Review from Sue M (Client) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kind, willing to do anything I ask. Knowledgeable - giving me good advice and tips.
Reply from Deb Puxty at Candlelight Care

Thank you for leaving these kind words about your core team of care and support staff, it is always a pleasure to receive compliments, especially when they are from our clients themselves. Thank You.

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Review from J W (Son of Client) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Most of the carers are wonderful, doing a really great job with care and professionalism.
I would like to say that the carers are exceptional in their care and good-natured humanity and are a great credit to Candlelight. Most of the other carers do a very good professional job.
Reply from Deb Puxty at Candlelight Care

Thank you so much for the kind words about our staff, it is always pleasing to hear that they do a great job with professionalism. We are exceptionally proud of all our staff. Thank you again.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.583)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10 for Candlelight Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.583 for Candlelight Care is calculated as follows: ( (103 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 139 Ratings = 4.583
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Candlelight Care is based on 22 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Jun 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (7)

Tracy

Tracy Weare

Job Title: Registered Manager (Glastonbury) Joined: 1998

Tracy joined Candlelight Care after a career in retail. Tracy oversees the running of the Glastonbury branch including recruitment, staff management, liaising with health professionals and commissioners, and resolving any issues which arise.


Away from her role, Tracy is passionate about animal welfare and helping Ocean Plastic by collecting plastic from beaches and other organisations.


Tracy achieved her level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care in 2016, and City & Guilds 4 in Leadership & Management 2007.

Sarah

Sarah Perry

Job Title: D2A Registered Manager Joined: 2003

Sarah joined Candlelight in 2003 as a live-in carer, she then became a Care and Support worker, moving later into the Care Coordinator role.


In 2021 she became the Discharge to Assess Manager at Candlelight and was awarded her CQC Registered Manager title in 2023.


In her own time, Sarah enjoys films, cooking and travelling.

Helen

Helen Haberfield

Job Title: Community Team Manager (CTM) Glastonbury & Street Joined: 2002

Helen supervises and provides support to care professionals and clients in the Street and Glastonbury area. She resolves any concerns and ensures that clients have regular care professionals as much as possible, to promote continuity for them.


Helen has been a care professional since 1994 and has worked in Norfolk, Scotland, Berkshire and Somerset she was in the RAF and moved around the country quite frequently.


In her spare time, Helen enjoys renovating her home and upcycling furniture.

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Loraine Harries

Job Title: Community Team Manager (CTM) Shepton Mallet & Wells Joined: 2006

Loraine supervises and provides support to care professionals and clients in Wells, Shepton Mallet and the surrounding areas. She resolves any concerns and ensures that clients have regular care professionals as much as possible, to promote continuity for them.


Loraine has worked in care since 1996 and started her career working in a Nursing Home in Hampshire.


Away from Candlelight Care, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, knitting, and crafts.

Mandy

Mandy Mapstone

Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2011

Mandy joined Candlelight in 2011 as a care and support worker, becoming a care assessor 2 years later and working in that role for another 8 years. She then applied for and became a care coordinator.

Before Mandy joined Candlelight she worked in care, including a special needs school, and brought up her own four children.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and grandchildren and going on walks.

Elaine

Elaine Frost

Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2013

Elaine Frost Joined Candlelight as a Care Support in 2013, In 2021 she joined the Care Assessor team and then progressed in April 2024 to a Care Co-Ordinator.


Elaine has previously worked as a chef, reflexologist, and beauty therapist amongst other things.


Elaine loves travelling to exotic countries, snorkelling and spending time with her four grandchildren.

Roxanne

Roxanne

Job Title: Recruitment Officer Joined: 2020

As our Recruitment Officer, Roxanne (Roxy) helps us to find new care and support staff to look after our clients in their own homes. In addition to posting new jobs on job sites, social media, and other outlets, she attends recruitment fairs and is constantly looking for ways to improve our recruitment process. She supports our potential new employees from the moment they apply for a job until they are invited for an interview, answering their questions, chasing up CVs and applications, and sometimes meeting for an informal chat in person or on the phone.


Prior to joining Candlelight Care Roxy provided private care on a 1:1 basis for an individual with Downs Syndrome and Dementia in Cornwall, and she has also worked as a ‘Field Supervisor’ (CTM) for a care company in Torbay, supporting a team of care workers with supervisions, spot-checks and medication sign-offs. So she understands the rewards and challenges of care work!

Away from the office, Roxy is a member of the Mere Amateur Dramatics society, which put on two productions a year in the Spring and Autumn. She has always loved performing and studied Acting at University, where she was able to tour regionally and Internationally in their productions.

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