Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd

Unit 4, North Hylton Office Park, North Hylton Road, Sunderland SR5 3AD
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6.4 9 Reviews
  • Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd, Sunderland
For over 20 years, Vestra Homecare has been supporting adults across the North East to live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. The organisation understands that many people prefer to remain in familiar surroundings rather than move into residential care. Receiving care at home allows individuals to maintain their independence while continuing their daily routines in an environment where they feel secure and supported.

Vestra Homecare offers a flexible range of care services tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. Support can range from short 30-minute visits to help with everyday tasks, to full 24-hour live-in care for those who require more consistent assistance. By working closely with clients and their families, Vestra Homecare creates personalised care plans that ensure each individual receives the right level of support while maintaining dignity and independence.

Working in partnership with Sunderland Council, Vestra Homecare provides reliable domiciliary care services within the local community. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that focuses on the wellbeing and safety of every client.

Vestra Homecare takes pride in its team of compassionate, dedicated, and highly trained care professionals. All staff members go through a thorough recruitment process that includes reference checks, background checks, and criminal record screening to ensure the safety and trust of those receiving care.

By investing in its staff and maintaining high standards of care, Vestra Homecare aims to provide compassionate, reliable support that improves quality of life and allows individuals to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.
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Care Provided by Vestra Homecare Sunderland 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

  • 30 Minute Visiting Care Fees: from £16.26
  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £27.12
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: from £1600

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Vestra Homecare Sunderland 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)
Explain these funding types

Contact Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd to get a personalised quote.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Sword (Director)

Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd Reviews (9)

6.4

Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd has a Review Score of 6.4 (6.417) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd has 9 reviews.

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Review from S C (Grandson of Client) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
If I could rate this shambles of a care company zero, I would! Communication from the office is terrible. The attitude of some of the office staff is disgusting. Two of the staff removed a walking aid of my grandmother and the result of this made her tumble over her commode. The managers were trying
to cover this up until my nephew had this on camera. He then sent it in and they couldn't pull the wool over my nephews eyes. The director of this company has served notice on my elderly grandmother all because my nephew knew what he is talking about and they can't get away with what they have done. This was before the registered manager almost overdosed my grandmother and as a family caught this. Again, they tried to cover this up. Stay well clear of this company. I wouldn't give them a gold fish to look after.
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Review from Karen F (Daughter of Client) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elderly parents were very reluctant to accept help. But as mam developed dementia my dad needed assistance with helping her to get in and out of the shower/bath. The carers are so patient, compassionate and caring, any reservations they had were dismissed within seconds, by the lovely carer we were
sent. We only had the carers for a few months as my mother unfortunately died, but the assistance, patience and caring nature that was given with dignity was second to none, I would not hesitate to use this company again. Thank you for all you do.
Reply from Jonathan Lees, Administrator at Vestra Homecare Sunderland LtdThank you so much for your kind words, we will be sure to pass these on to our care workers. Best wishes
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Review from Norita M (Daughter of Client) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself and my brothers would like to thank the carers who came and cared for my dad, they were spot on and could not fault them til the very end, they only worked with him for 2 weeks but those 2 weeks we could not fault them. We had good communication from themselves and the office. Thanks for all
the work you did for my dad and the support you gave me and my brothers.
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Review from Lee M (Husband of Client) published on 15 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Absolutely a joke, there is no communication between the office and clients, asked for rota of the staff who will be coming out and still waiting, can’t deal with basic needs or duty of care properly, they give you or ask you for a specific time that will be suitable then don’t stick to it or change
the rota without informing the client. I have worked in care myself for over 10 years at senior level and I’m appalled by the lack of commitment or communication by the management and letting the carers take the client's complaints as they can’t do their job properly. They do have some brilliant carers that work for them but unfortunately being let down by the company, I would not recommend this company to anyone else.
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Review from Lee F (Client) published on 15 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since Vestra Homecare Ltd took over city care the service has improved significantly, and the standards of service have improved since I became a client. You do have to pay a contribution towards your care as per the letter you receive through the post asking for money, and you have to send in bank
statements.
I always look forward to my calls and can't find fault with the staff.
Thanks Vestra.
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Review from M Q (Wife of Client) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself and the family, would like to thank the four carers, for the care they gave to my husband and how gentle they were to a very poorly gentleman. We cannot speak highly enough of them. Thank you, girls, Vestra, should be very proud to have you on their team.
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Review from Aly N (Daughter of Client) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since City Care took over my dad's care I have breathed a sigh of relief. I can go to work safe in the knowledge a professional and CARING team of carers will look after him. He looks clean, tidy and comfortable and best of all he is relaxed because he is receiving his medication at the correct times.
Thank you.
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Review from P P (Daughter of Client) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
City Care has provided an excellent service for my 90-year-old mother since 2017. I have met some of the carers on several occasions who attend to my mother and I have been very impressed with their compassion and professionalism.
On several occasions the carers have gone far beyond what I would have
expected of them, collecting prescriptions when medication has not been delivered correctly and taking samples to the doctor's surgery, this has been invaluable to me as I live a distance from my mother and I am extremely grateful for all of their help.
My mother has carers 4 times daily and I would not hesitate to recommend the company to anyone looking for care for an elderly relative.
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Review from Marilyn C (Daughter of Client) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
City Care has provided care for my mother since January 2017. They have visited twice a day.They have helped mum get dressed washed and ready for the day. They have coaxed her into eating her breakfast, given her medication and chatted to her to set her up for the day. They left sandwiches prepared
for lunch and returned to give her the evening meal and final tablets. This was all in the contract but their care and consideration went way beyond this. We especially thank her key worker who especially went the extra mile to keep her safe and happy when unexpected problems arose. We wholeheartedly recommend their service for which my family is very grateful. Without their help, we could not have coped in recent months.
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Current Review Score: 6.4 (6.417)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 6.4 (6.417) out of 10 for Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.0 out of 5 from 1 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 3.417 for Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (6 Excellents x 5) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 3.417
  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, 0.5 Points for the second and third Positive Reviews, 0.25 Points for each of the next two Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.05, 7th = 0.05, 8th = 0.05, 9th = 0.05, 10th = 0.05, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Vestra Homecare Sunderland Ltd is based on 1 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 = 3
  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: 18 Nov 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Christina

Christina McAllister

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2021

Christina McAllister is the Registered Manager of Vestra Homecare Sunderland, where she leads the delivery of compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care to adults living in their own homes. Holding a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, Christina has progressed through the organisation, advancing from care worker to registered manager, and has been registered with the CQC for two years. She brings extensive experience in guiding a team of care workers and office staff to provide tailored support for older people and those with dementia, physical disabilities, or mental health needs, while upholding regulatory standards, fostering staff development, and ensuring care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice. Christina lives locally in Sunderland with her husband and children.

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