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Primary Homecare Ltd

Lower Farm Park, Old Norwich Road, Barham, Ipswich IP6 0NU
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Primary Homecare Ltd, Ipswich
Primary Homecare Ltd, Ipswich
Primary Homecare Ltd, Ipswich

Home and family are the most important things in life. Living in one surrounded by the other gives great comfort. Primary Homecare provide a service which is designed to support home living at all levels, for as long as possible. Entirely flexible, they can respond quickly to individual needs and circumstances.

Working with family and friends professionals will ensure the service is fully supportive by integrating activities with theirs to achieve...  

Care Provided by Primary Homecare Ltd

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Nursing/Nurse Led 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

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • Stoma Care
  • Medication Assistance (Intravenous)
  • Catheter Care

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: £29 - £42

Quotes to be given when we have ascertained all information regarding location and needs of client.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Primary Homecare 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

Owner

  • Primary Homecare Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Julie Mills (Operations Manager)

Primary Homecare Ltd Reviews (112)

9.5

Primary Homecare Ltd has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.548) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Primary Homecare Ltd has 112 reviews.

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Review from Rita H (Wife of Client) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with the service we get from your company. All the Carers we have had, have all been very friendly and look after my husband very well.

Reply from Cheryl Milldown, at Primary Homecare Ltd

It is lovely to know that the service we provide to your husband is of a high standard and all the carers are friendly. We look forward to continuing to provide support when you move to your new home and helping your husband to achieve his outcome of going out for a regular walk with his carers.

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Review from Paul R (Son of Client) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been very pleased with the care package received by our mother. The Carers are caring, friendly and very professional. The Coordinator has been excellent and we have a very good two-way dialogue to ensure all mum's needs are met. Many thanks.

Reply from Cheryl Milldown, at Primary Homecare Ltd

We are delighted to know that the service we provide to your mother is caring, friendly and professional. I will pass on your lovely comments to the team who visit and the coordinator. It is so important that we have the rapport with not only the client but their family members as communication...  

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Review from Janet H (Client / Service User) published on 25 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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They are friendly, polite and helpful.

Reply from Cheryl Milldown, at Primary Homecare Ltd

Thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review, it is always a pleasure to know that the service we provide meets people's needs. I will pass on your compliments to the care team who visit you.

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Review from Jennifer R (Daughter of Client) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Management - listen to the needs required and implement.
Carers - very caring and kind, punctual, follow requests for care and meals. Go beyond what is required and all round excellent service.

Would recommend highly.

Reply from Cheryl Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent review of the service that we provide. It is always good to know that staff "go beyond" what is expected. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff providing a service to all of our clients in the community.

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Review from Amanda B (Granddaughter of Client) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The ladies that my nan has are lovely and they take time to talk to her and me.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

Thank you very much for taking the time to send a review it is pleasing to hear that the carers who visit your Nan are lovely and that they take the time to talk to you both. Communication is such an important part of what we do and knowing that this is making a difference to the people that we provide a service to makes it all worthwhile.

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Review from Joan C (Client / Service User) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My carers are very professional they see mu need and are very caring, given me meals, tablets washing me etc. They are kind and considerate to any needs that I have.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to thank you for taking the time to send a review. It is very good to know that the care that you receive is to a high standard and you are treated with dignity and respect. We look forward to continuing to provide you with an excellent service that meets your needs.

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Review from John A (Client / Service User) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Totally satisfactory both service and contribution to my general welfare.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We are very pleased to know that the care we provide meets your needs and you would rate us an an excellent service. We look forward to supporting you in the future.

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Review from Paula G (Client / Service User) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All helpful and caring.

Reply from C Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to thank you for taking the time to send a review and we are very pleased to know that your carers are "helpful and caring" and you are happy with the care that we provide. We look forward to continuing to provide you a high quality service.

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Review from Norbury D (Client / Service User) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with my carers, they are helpful and friendly and love a chat.

Reply from C Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review, it is so good to see that you and your son are very happy with the care that we provide and that the team that visit are helpful, friendly and love to have a chat. We look forward to continuing to provide you with a high level of service in the future.

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Review from Beryl E (Client / Service User) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Once again my aim to help me is by trying Primary Homecare Ltd with some extra hours. A social worker is doing this for me. Hope to be lucky because I would not like to go anywhere else. Office staff are very helpful.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sending in a review. We are pleased to see that you want to stay with us and we hope that you are able to arrange with your social worker extra visits. Please feel free to contact us in the office if you require any further support with your care. We look forward to continuing to provide you with a high quality service in the future.

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Review from Margaret G (Husband of Client) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent service. Excellent carers.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to thank you for the excellent review that you have given us. It is lovely to know that the service and care that we provide to your wife is to a high standard.

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Review from Olive B (Daughter of Client) published on 14 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care received from Primary Care is excellent, all our mother's needs are met, in a dignified caring way.

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Review from A B (Son of Client) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly, helpful and reliable service. I am able to go to work in the morning knowing mum will be well looked after.

Reply from C Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Homecare.co.uk. We are very happy that the service we provide to your mother is excellent and gives you peace of mind. I will pass on your compliments to the care team.

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Review from I C (Husband of Client) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The level of support and advice given is very good and we have their carers who are all first class and we would be lost without them. They are very kind and considerate and give my wife confidence.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to thank you for taking the time to send a review. It is wonderful to hear that the carers are kind and considerate and that they provide your wife with a high level of care and support. We will continue to do our best to offer a first class service in the future.

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Review from Margaret M (Client / Service User) published on 11 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Service and care are excellent.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to put a response on homecare.co.uk. We are very pleased to know that the service you receive is excellent. We look forward to continuing to provide you with care in the future.

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Review from J G (Client / Service User) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers are always courteous and lovely to talk to.

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Review from Maureen G (Wife of Client) published on 11 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very happy with all the care. Please keep it up.

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Review from M G (Son of Client) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good service but could do more by prompting clients to do things ie. change clothes, pad, shower etc. Also hand written reports, not the easiest to read sometimes.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. With regards to your comments, we are aware that your mother needs much encouragement on the day to day tasks and the carers prompt as much as possible but the final decision is always hers.

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Review from B J B (Daughter of Client) published on 5 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Main concern is understanding some of the carers' writing. Could it please be put in print?

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review we appreciate your feedback. With regards to some of the staff not writing very clearly in the daily records. I will audit the paperwork to see which carer is not writing clearly and we will offer them additional record keeping training.

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Review from J P (Daughter of Client) published on 12 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Writing as a daughter, I'm very happy with the care my mother receives. The carers are very kind and caring, in fact, I couldn't cope without them. The cope with dementia much better than I could, May your service continue for many more years without too many funding problems. I thank you once again for all the help and car you help me with.

Reply from C. Milldown, Registered Manager at Primary Homecare Ltd

Thank you so much for the heartfelt thanks that you have given us in your review. We are so glad that our service not only meets your mother's needs but helps to support you to. We will continue to provide the highest possible service and assist in any way that we can.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 January 2023
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (9)

Julie Mills Job Title: Operations Manager Joined: 2017
Julie Mills

Julie has over 30 years of experience delivering training within the care sector in Suffolk. In recent years, she has also gained extensive experience in both care home and home care management. Julie leads our in-house training team and holds overall responsibility for the management of Primary Homecare, ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. She also plays a key role in the ongoing business development of Primary Homecare, supporting the growth of the service while maintaining the high standards we are known for.

Rowena Ponnudorai Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2023
Rowena Ponnudorai

Rowena started with the company in 2023 as a Carer and Relief Coordinator, gaining valuable experience supporting both our clients and the wider team. She later progressed into the role of Area Coordinator, where she was responsible for overseeing care delivery and supporting carers within my allocated area. In 2026, Rowena stepped into the position of Interim Registered Manager to provide maternity cover, taking on additional responsibilities to ensure the continued smooth running of the service.

Andrei Zsurs Job Title: Ipswich Coordinator Joined: 2016
Andrei Zsurs

Andrei joined the company in August 2016, having previously worked as a CNC Technician. He initially started part-time in the office, where he gained valuable experience and insight into the day-to-day operations of the service. Over time, Andrei progressed into a full-time position as the Stowmarket Coordinator. Since then, he has continued to develop within the company and now works as the Ipswich Coordinator, a role that he greatly enjoys. Andrei is currently working towards his Level 4 NVQ to further enhance his knowledge and skills within the health and social care sector.

Cynthia Zhou Job Title: Stowmarket Coordinator Joined: 2023
Cynthia Zhou

Cynthia joined Primary Homecare in March 2023 as a Homecare Assistant in Felixstowe, where she quickly became a valued member of the team through her dedication and compassionate approach to supporting clients. In 2025, she began assisting the office team with part-time administrative duties, gaining valuable experience in the operational side of the service. Since January 2026, Cynthia has been working as the Interim Coordinator for the Stowmarket branch, where she continues to apply her knowledge and commitment to ensure the smooth running of the service and the delivery of high-quality care. Cynthia is also a mental-health first aider and is always on hand to help anyone with support.

Mia Kendray Job Title: Felixstowe Coordinator Joined: 2021
Mia Kendray

Mia has been part of the Primary Homecare team since 2021. She began her journey as a carer in Ipswich, where she gained valuable hands-on experience supporting clients in their homes. Through her dedication and strong organisational skills, Mia progressed to the role of Relief Coordinator before moving into her current position as the Felixstowe Coordinator - a role she thoroughly enjoys. Mia studied Level 3 Health and Social Care at college and is currently working towards her Level 4 qualification, continuing to build on her knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Demi Hart Job Title: Marketing & Quality Compliance Coordinator Joined: 2026
Demi Hart

Demi joined the company in March 2026 and supports both our marketing initiatives and Quality Compliance work, helping us to promote and maintain the high standards of care we provide. She brings a diverse professional background with experience across the healthcare, education, and travel sectors. Demi has joined us to reconnect with her passion for healthcare and is committed to contributing to a positive, supportive environment while helping ensure our services continue to meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Chrissie Collins Job Title: Relief Coordinator Joined: 2020
Chrissie Collins

Chrissie has worked for Primary Homecare for six years, spending three years providing care in Stowmarket before moving into the office team, where she has now been working for almost three years. She works part-time on Mondays and Tuesdays as a Relief Coordinator, helping to support the smooth running of the rota and ensuring clients continue to receive reliable care. Chrissie enjoys her role and values being part of such a supportive team. She continues to build her confidence and skills with the computer systems and is always keen to learn and develop further in her role.

Neshmiya Sajeev Job Title: Relief Coordinator Joined: 2021
Neshmiya Sajeev

Neshmiya joined Primary Homecare in December 2021 as a community carer, where she developed strong relationships with clients and demonstrated a high standard of compassionate care. In August 2025, she moved into the office team as a Relief Coordinator, supporting the coordination of care while continuing to pick up carer shifts in the community. Alongside her coordination role, Neshmiya is also our Medication Champion. In this role, she provides guidance and delivers medication training to our carers, helping to ensure safe practices and maintain high standards of care across the team.

Tiegan Green Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant Joined: 2020
Tiegan Green

Tiegan joined Primary Homecare in May 2020 as a Homecare Assistant and, in 2021, moved into the Office team as an Administrator. In 2025, she then progressed to the role of Senior Administrator. Her responsibilities include organising documentation for both clients and carers, handling enquiries, and managing incoming phone calls. Tiegan also supports the onboarding of new starters and coordinates the booking of staff training, helping to ensure the team is well prepared to deliver high-quality care.

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