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Bluebird Care Croydon

Unit 86, Capital Business Centre, 22 Carlton Road, South Croydon, London CR2 0BS
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Bluebird Care Croydon, South Croydon
Bluebird Care Croydon, South Croydon
Bluebird Care Croydon, South Croydon

Bluebird Care (Croydon) provides a good old fashioned care in the home service to people in the Borough of Croydon.

It is an award-winning service with awards at the Great British Care Awards in 2015 and 2016, and highly commended at the Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2016.

The team provides a full range of care services from shopping and companionship to full personal care, including live-in care 24 hours per day, 365...  

Care Provided by Bluebird Care Croydon

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in 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)
  • 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

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • PEG Feeding
  • Stoma Care
  • Catheter Care

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £35.98
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,400 - £1,715
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Bluebird Care Croydon for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Bluebird Care Croydon 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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sindhu Ashok Kumar (Registered Care Manager)

Bluebird Care Croydon Reviews (54)

9.6

Bluebird Care Croydon has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.567) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebird Care Croydon has 54 reviews.

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Review from Ross K (Cousin of Client) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My cousin is 90 and lives on his own and is unable to walk without support. We think Covid debilitated him. We started with two days a week for an hour of care and we pop in between. Now increased to three days a week as he seems happy with the service.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for your review we are pleased that you are happy with our service, we will pass it on to our staff.

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Review from E V (Wife of Client) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband had Covid very badly at the beginning of lockdown. He has not lost all his mobility and has to be washed every day in the morning and have a carer come at lunchtime to do a pad change and help him generally. We could not do without our Bluebird carers as I am 92 and cannot lift him. They have been coming now for three years.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Many thanks for your kind words about our care staff; we will pass them on.

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Review from F G (Sister of Client) published on 18 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with the service we receive from Bluebird Care. In particular, it is good that my brother normally gets the same person visiting twice a week. A high standard of cleaning is given twice a week.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

That you for taking the time to give a lovely review. Continuity of care is an important part of our service.

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Review from Neil W (Son of Client) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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The service is generally very good with friendly carers, who turn up on time and help my parents with anything they may need.

The only negative is it is difficult to get ad-hoc care, and there is a waiting list to increase or change the days/times of care. Probably an indication of how in-demand Bluebird care is.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for your positive comments, although our care service is in high demand, we will always try to accommodate additional support where possible.

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Review from Alan R (Client / Service User) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a care recipient for nearly two months, to help me get washed and dressed daily. Each day a uniformed person has arrived, and each understands the procedure to be followed and is well qualified.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon
Thank you for your lovely review.

Will will pass on your comments to our care team.

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Review from Diana L (Daughter of Client) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with Bluebird.
Always helpful and polite staff.
Quick to respond to replies or queries.
Good communication and reporting from carers.
My mum's carer is a bubbly and great companion for my mum.
Very understanding.

Would highly recommend.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Many thanks for your lovely review; our care team will be so happy to hear your comments.

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Review from Wayne M (Friend of Client) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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Throughout the past 9-months, the engagement I have had with Bluebird has been exemplary and has always accommodated the requests that we have made on my friend's behalf.

We will continue to use your excellent services.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for taking the time to give this valuable feedback. Our staff will be please to hear this.

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Review from Pamela F (Daughter of Client) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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My brother and I have been extremely impressed with the service supplied by the Bluebird carers. They are usually on time, and if delayed, they apologise. They are always cheerful, professional and try to brighten up my mother’s day. She is 93 and 9-months. My mother has never complained about any aspect of her care. They are willing to put out the outside bins for collection the next day or to help with changing a sheet on the bed. My mother-in-law also had Bluebird carers for several years. They both looked forward to their visits. I knew that they were the best carers available for elderly people.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

We are so glad to hear that our service is going so well, and we will pass on the lovely comments to our care staff. It will make their day.

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Review from A C (Husband of Client) published on 15 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Messages were not passed on having us unsure as to whether we were going to get cover on some dates. There appears to be a lack of planning re long travelling time for the carers up to half an hour travelling could be encountered to the client's loss. Carer turned up unexpectedly we were not advised re day of arrival Sat or Sun

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Sorry you have not received the outstanding service we expect to deliver. We aim to provide our care workers with adequate travel time to reach our customers in a timely manner. Our Care Manager will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have, please feel free to give us a call during office opening hours.

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Review from R E (Sister-in-law of Client) published on 15 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-laws two carers are very professional, friendly, kind and experienced. They are a pleasure to welcome into the house and they do everything we ask. We are grateful.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for taking the time to review our service, we will pass on your compliments to our care staff.

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Review from E C (Client / Service User) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Bluebird carer did some shopping for me. She does this very efficiently and thoughtfully. It is always good to see her as she is bright and cheerful company and very helpful.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

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Review from G S (Granddaughter of Client) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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I employed Bluebird Care Croydon in May 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic to look after my elderly Grandmother with Alzheimer's, as I was no longer able to give her showers. We were given a carer and she has been absolutely amazing! Nan is not an easy person to look after but her carer has never been phased and looks after Nan with love and kindness. Nan even wakes up now earlier in the morning because she is so excited to see her carer. I cannot thank Bluebird Care Croydon enough for employing such wonderful carers and doing such a great job in placing them with their clients. Even when her carer was away, another carer looked after Nan as if she had always been caring for her before, meaning that I didn't have to worry one bit. Thank you for everything that you do!

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for sending the review we are pleased that you are happy with the service.

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Review from Victoria W (Daughter of Client) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very nice company to deal with.
Understood my mum's needs.
Took care to find the right carers.

Very happy with the service.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Many thanks for taking the time to send your lovely review.

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Review from M B (Client / Service User) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The girls are excellent. They come looking immaculate, always with a smile on their face and extremely friendly.
Without mentioning names some of them also ask if there is anything else they can help with while they are in the house.

I recommend them to everyone I think might need to use them.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for your kind comments, we will pass these onto our care staff.

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Review from J G (Daughter of Client) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Bluebird Care provided wonderful carers who looked after our father until he passed away. Our father wanted to remain in his own home and with the support of Bluebird carers, he was able to do so. The company ensured regular carers who got to know him, as well as providing personal care, the carers ensured his meals were his choice and that any tasks were carried out in the way he wanted. The carers were reliable, punctual, supported and kind. Our most sincere thanks to the team.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for your kind words about our staff, it was a pleasure to be of service.

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Review from Carole H (Daughter of Client) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the carers who come to help Mum with her eye drop medication twice a day and also, for companionship. Always appreciate their notes so I can check how she is as she has had a few falls recently, which she hasn't told me about! Office staff also very helpful, particularly if I have to make changes at short notice due to hospital appointments etc. Would recommend.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for your review, we will pass on your kind comments to our care staff.

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Review from Clive (Son of Client) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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The service lived up to the high standards we'd experienced in previous dealings with Bluebird. The client is very pleased with the quality of attention she is receiving in assisting with her personal care, including the application of moisturising cream to parts of her body that she cannot reach.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for taking the time to give this review. We will pass on your comments to our care staff.

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Review from Cath T (Daughter of Client) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Bluebird Care (Croydon) provided us with a fantastic service. My father's health problems meant that we had to increase his care needs at very short notice. The manager and her colleagues in the office were very helpful and efficient. All the carers were excellent. I definitely recommend this company.

Reply from Dean Slade, Director at Bluebird Care Croydon

Thank you for your kind comments about our carers and office team.

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Review from Sarina H (Client / Service User) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Most of the girls have been very good at all times. I really liked a particular lady for the last 3 or more years but she left at the beginning of this month so now two ladies who come to me are good, except one wears very long nails. I don't mind but maybe not professional.

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Review from A S (Client / Service User) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Although the price for care goes up early, I hope the carers are rewarded. They are pleasant, friendly and helpful. Some are especially good but all are willing to learn. I have used Bluebird Care since 2014 and I could not manage without them.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 August 2023
Overall Requires improvement
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • Recipient: Bluebird CareDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023
  • Recipient: Bluebird CareDate: Thursday 31 Mar 2022
  • Recipient: Bluebird Care CroydonDate: Thursday 04 Oct 2018

Meet the Team (2)

Venkat Balla Job Title: Director
Venkat Balla

The owner and director, Venkat Balla, is involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Venkat comes from a background in management. Venkat has also had experience working in the health service in Watford, having worked for Watford General Hospital.

Venkat is passionate about customer service and delivering the best quality care to keep people in their own homes

Sindhu Ashok Kumar Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 2026
Sindhu Ashok Kumar

Sindhu joined Bluebird Care Croydon in February 2026 and brings with her many years of experience working in Health and Social Care. Her previous roles include Quality Assurance Officer and Compliance Officer. Sindhu holds a certificate in Auditing for Compliance and has been responsible for ensuring the safe, legal delivery of Residential and Domiciliary Care Services. This has resulted in excellent knowledge of the Care Standards Regulations, policies and procedures.

Sindhu is responsible for managing all office staff, recruiting care workers and providing training. She holds Level 5 in leadership in Adult Social Care, Holds a Nursing degree and worked as a registered Nurse, Train the Trainer Certificate in Moving and Handling, Medication, Safeguarding, Basic Life Support and Dementia. 15 years of experience in DomCare, Residential Care Home and holds Level 6 certificate in Adult Mental Health Speciality. Sindhu is passionate about delivering the highest quality service to make a significant difference to people’s lives.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluebird Care Croydon

How many Carers does Bluebird Care Croydon employ?

Bluebird Care Croydon employs 25 carers.

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