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Christies Care Ltd

Rose House, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham IP17 1AL
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They've shown compassion and the highest professionalism many timesRobert W(Son of Client/Service User)
Christies Care Ltd, Saxmundham
The carer was trustworthy, very personable, and easy to be around.B R(Client / Service User)
Christies Care Ltd, Saxmundham
What sets Christie's apart is their high-quality trainingW S(Client / Service User)
Christies Care Ltd, Saxmundham

Christies Care has over 30 years of experience providing high quality domiciliary care services to help people live well in their own homes.

Twice rated 'Outstanding' by CQC (July 2019, December 2016), they give you the carers you need to help you be as independent as possible, for as long as possible.

Christies Care is a family run local organisation, who provide outstanding, personalised visiting homecare throughout Suffolk and North Essex,...  

Care Provided by Christies 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
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £37 - £39
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,400 - £2,200
  • 30 Minute Visiting Care Fees: £29 - £30
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Christies Care Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Charlotte Driver-Young (Operations Director)

Christies Care Ltd Reviews (206)

9.7

Christies Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Christies Care Ltd has 206 reviews.

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Review from D B (Daughter of Client) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has had a live-in Christie's carer for about two months now. She was initially very reluctant, but soon responded to the well-trained, tactful, discreet, and friendly carer. After two weeks she had to move to another pre-arranged booking and we were very sorry to lose her, but the new lady was equally good and had to cope with a deterioration in my mother's condition after a fall while out with my brother. The carer has been very flexible and has been quick to find ways to calm and reassure my mother. She has also been very tactful and flexible in her dealings with the wider family. Christie's new client team are quick to respond and have provided very sensible and useful advice. I chose Christie's because of their commitment to training and their outstanding CQC rating. The carers also report that they are well looked after and I am sure this is reflected in the care they are then able to provide to much loved family members. I have been very impressed.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

I am so happy to hear this, and thank you very much indeed for the review. I am particularly glad that our carers were able to overcome your mother's quite understandable reluctance and make it a success.

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Review from Robert W (Son of Client) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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It's been a strange year since my dad passed away leaving Mum on her own in their house. However with these guys giving Mum the best possible care and attention it's been a bit easier. Having the updates from the care team has put our minds at rest on countless occasions. They've shown compassion and the highest professionalism many times. I can recommend these guys enough.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

Thank you so very much for such a kind review, especially having gone through a difficult time.

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Review from B R (Client / Service User) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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The carer was trustworthy, very personable, and easy to be around. She was highly adaptable and fully responsible. The carer was not intrusive but empathetic. She was flexible and relaxed. Her response to the circumstances and environment of the client was excellent. She reacted positively to many frequent visitors and the general comings and goings of employees, neighbours, and friends. The carer was highly organised and ensured that both the client and the house were left in good order when she left.

The carer was a perfect fit for this client!

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

I am very glad that the carer was empathetic and easy to be around - that's something we pride ourselves on and carefully select and train the right people.

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Review from I P (Daughter of Client) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot fault the service we received from Christie's. Both carers they provided were very well matched to my mother's temperament. They were good company for my mother but respectful of her wishes, in particular understanding that they were living in her house. They dealt with her medication correctly and knew when to seek help when her condition deteriorated. We all loved having them around. The Christie's team was always easy to get hold of on the telephone and checked in with us on a regular basis though not too often. Would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

Lovely to read. I am particularly glad that the carers fitted your mother's temperament. In fact we measure this success rate, which hovers around just above nine out of ten.

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Review from W S (Client / Service User) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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I've been a client of Christies for 12 years, in that time majority of support workers I've had have helped me to live my life on my terms. I have found most support workers to be well-trained, calm, empathetic, and understanding of my needs. On the rare occasion when I do have an issue office staff/local area managers are always keen to listen and understand what the issue may be and work with me to provide a resolution satisfactory to all parties. Support staff have made a real difference to me and many enable me to thrive not just survive. Most support workers provide a high standard of support that meets all of my needs including my wider emotional and social needs. What sets Christie's apart is their high-quality training, furthermore, I have regular contact with the office and local area manager and this is the key to a good working relationship, keeping those communication channels open. This enables me to be honest with them and know that what I say will be taken seriously.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

Thank you very much indeed for this review. I'm delighted to read that your support workers have let you live your life on your terms; exactly what they should do!

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Review from R E (Daughter of Client) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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The Christie's carer was very kind with a great sense of humour. She was very skilled at supporting my mother in a gentle and discreet way whilst making her smile. She also got on well with my mother's partner and was very good at providing detailed records which reassured me that everything was going to plan.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

This is lovely to hear. I am particularly glad to read that our carer was good at giving gentle and discreet support; that's something we pride ourselves on.

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Review from James M (Son of Client) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Christie's were wonderful looking after my mother after a bad fall and several weeks in hospital. The care arranged by social services was clearly inadequate and we were at our wit's end trying to look after her. We were recommended Christie's by a family friend and they sorted everything out, after a phone call on Tuesday they were able to get a live-in carer in on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend. Both carers we had were extremely professional and took care of all Mum's needs. The agency kept in touch constantly and sent various staff rounds to check how everything was going.

A very good service would not hesitate to use them again.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

Thank you very much for such a kind review. I am particularly glad that the team was able to get you a carer so fast; it is something we can pretty much guarantee, because people do tend to want care in an emergency and our job is to get them that care when they want it.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Client) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My Father had a waking night carer for two weeks. She was absolutely lovely and very friendly and caring. She always reported to me in the morning about how my father had been at night. I can thoroughly recommend.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

I am so very glad that it worked and that our carer was indeed friendly and caring, thank you very much for this review.

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Review from K B (Daughter of Client) published on 15 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Sadly we had a terrible experience with Christies Care. We chose them as they are local, family run and we felt that they would ensure we had well-trained carers that lived their values.
From the beginning things weren't great, Christies kept reducing the hours they were prepared to work at night, and whilst two of the carers were good, the other three were not: one expected my mum to clear up after her; one let my dad have a nasty fall that was avoidable and spoke to him in a very uncaring way (right up in his face, pointing viciously and having a go at him - he looked terrified), and the third carer ignored him when he needed help.

My dad was a lovely man and would do anything to help anyone; yet when he needed help he was treated so badly by Christies. When I complained to Christies, they said they didn't believe me and would do nothing about it, therefore these carers are still working within Christies. I cannot recommend Christies Care.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

I am very sorry that you cannot recommend us. Thank you very much for letting me know your feelings. I believe you know my direct contact details, so if it would be useful, we can discuss our differences of opinion, whenever you want. It is extremely unusual that we have an unhappy client, so thank you again for sharing your feelings.

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Review from Patricia D (Client / Service User) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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After being unexpectedly readmitted to hospital postoperatively in early March 2024 it rapidly became impossible for me to rely on village friends and thus I requested professional help with domestic, pet care, and driving. Christie's Care Company was recommended to me by two villagers already using care support. The speed with which I was visited, assessed, and then offered a carer was 48 hours, which I thought was incredible. My first carer arrived three days later. I was phoned by Christies Care on my birthday to congratulate me and I felt this was extraordinary attention. I have had three 24/7 carers to enable me during my convalescent stages and a couple more hospital readmissions. My needs have been managing the house and domestic responsibilities in my absence, which includes total pet care, and driving me whenever needed. The last two carers were lovely people - attentive, reliable, good drivers, easy company, and shared a similar sense of humour so we laughed a lot together.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, I'm very glad that everything worked so well and that our carers were right for you.

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Review from J D (Client / Service User) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Christie's was responsive and helpful when we contacted them and put all the arrangements in place with professionalism. We were very pleased with the service provided and have used Christie's in the past for our family.

Reply from Freddy Gathorne-Hardy, Managing Director at Christies Care Ltd

I'm glad that we were responsive; it is something we have worked on for years, and pride ourselves on. And most importantly, I'm very glad that you were pleased.

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Review from J C (Husband of Client) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent service throughout. We were at first disappointed not to have a carer whom we had used before, but the 'substitute' carer was equally good - relatively new to Christies, but clearly well-trained. She adopted just the right approach to dealing with my wife, who has mild dementia.

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Review from Sara I (Daughter of Client) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our carer was wonderful to my mother and father. They described her as 'perfect in every way'. She took time to get to know them both as people and what was important in the care regime to them and how they liked to live. She quickly worked out the deal breakers, the ways to a quick win with both parents and, as a family, we could not fault her. Big thanks to her and the Christies team.

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Review from F L (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Having previously used Christies Care to care for our neighbour, we had no hesitation in recruiting them again when my mother-in-law became in need of live-in care at the age of 98. Christies were incredibly efficient and helpful, managing to place a suitable carer at very short notice. My mother-in-law was extremely resistant to accepting care, but quickly appreciated the help, reassurance, companionship and care - both physical and emotional. Her carers were excellent, knowing when to step in, when to retreat, anticipating her needs and generally taking care of her, and she quickly became fond of most. Christies match clients with carers thoughtfully and monitor their clients' needs and any changes. They have high standards and expectations of their carers and will handle any issues professionally, sensitively and effectively. I was pleased that Christies lived up to our hopes from our previous use of them and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Review from V S (Daughter of Client) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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I was concerned that my mother might struggle with a life in care but so relieved that mum has accepted the support and I can feel at ease that mum is being well looked after in my absence. The carers are professional and have shown my mother all their caring qualities. Excellent service, thank you.

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Review from Rachel M (Daughter of Client) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have truly impressed by everything Christies have done for our mum, from start to finish the care and support has been amazing. Our carer is a wonderful, kind person. I can’t recommend this company enough.

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Review from N J (Daughter of Client) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have so far had two live-in carers for my mother provided by Christies Care. Both have been excellent. I live one hundred and fifty miles away from my mother and visit every three weeks or so. I have noticed a marked improvement in my mother's health. The carers are so kind and professional and they stimulate my mother and I can see how well-cared for she is. It gives me real peace of mind to know that she is safe (she was having frequent falls, which prompted the decision to have a live-in carer).

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Review from S F (Daughter of Client) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have used this company several times and have always been impressed by their carers, administration and overall approach to looking after Mum. The carers have been kind, efficient and have built a good relationship with her and we look forward to continuing to use their services.

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Review from E G (Client / Service User) published on 14 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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I was very well looked after and helped by both the carers who came. They were very patient and caring. I am most grateful. I will certainly be in contact with Christies Care if I need any help in the future.

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Review from Vicky T (Wife of Client) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My husband was very apprehensive about using an agency 24-hour carer. The carer is now considered a friend. He is a delightful man and goes above and beyond with his care. He is polite caring and very jolly. Nothing was too much trouble. We would certainly love to see him again the next time I feel the need for a break. Thank you.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 December 2019
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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  • Recipient: Christies Care LtdDate: Monday 15 Aug 2022
  • Recipient: Christies Care LtdDate: Friday 29 Oct 2021
  • Recipient: Christies Care LtdDate: Wednesday 12 Jun 2019

Meet the Team (2)

Charlotte Driver-Young Job Title: Operations Director Joined: 2020
Charlotte Driver-Young

Charlotte’s background working within Operational Policing for Suffolk Constabulary and HR provides an invaluable foundation for her dual role as Operations Director and Registered Manager for Christies Care Ltd.

“I had heard so many good things about Christies and their reputation in the live-in care sector and I feel very privileged to be a part of this. Christies is a real family-run business, we have strong values which resonates throughout the company. Christies Care really does have that family feel which sets this company apart from so many others.

“We have just launched our Christies Care Commitment which I am so passionate about; it encapsulates who we are and what will do for our clients, carers and staff.

“My key focus for Christies is continual service improvement and change management. My passion is people: I love working with our staff to influence and lead them to ensure that we give the best service possible to our clients and carers. As Registered Manager, my mission is to ensure Christies Care provides the highest quality of care possible and to ensure we are outstanding at everything we do.”

Freddy Gathorne-Hardy Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2009
Freddy Gathorne-Hardy

Freddy joined Christies Care in 2009, with a career history that included exploring the jungles of the world, studying for a PHD at the Natural History Museum and working as a management consultant in London, specialising in improving the performance of companies.

“I joined because I wanted to do something more fulfilling than management consultancy. I wanted to really help build something and see it grow. Our main value is: Do as you would be done by and is embedded throughout the company. If everyone behaves like this, and follows this value to make decisions, we will achieve our company Purpose: To make life better – for both our clients and carers.”

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