Mum has been extremely pleased with the service received.
Avril (Daughter of Client)
Home Instead Senior Care (Southampton) have been completely fantastic!
Laura S (Daughter of Client)
I honestly don't know how mum would stay living independently in her own home without them
Mo F (Daughter of Client)
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Home Instead (Southampton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Home Instead (Southampton) has 161 reviews.
Thank you Linda for this lovely review and for your kind words. Both your CAREGivers, Sylvia and Holly have built such a lovely relationship with your mum and both love visiting her every day.
Thank you so much, Kim, for your lovely review. Our caregivers really enjoy going in to support your lovely Mum and it is a pleasure for us to do so. Here at Home Instead we strive to provide an excellent service to all our clients and match them carefully to our caregivers who are all trained to put our clients at the front and centre of everything they do whilst adding that extra personal touch wherever possible. We are looking forward to supporting Mum for many years to come.
Thank you Lorraine for the lovely review, the CAREGivers really enjoy going in and supporting your parents and the conversation they have makes their day.
It is great that we can make a difference in their lives and look forward to many more years of support.
Thank you again.
Thank you for your lovely review and words, Richard.
It is pleasure looking after your sister and knowing that it provides you with such peace of mind that she is being cared for so with you distance being so great. Your sister has a great team of CAREGivers who are very fond of her and are always happy to help with that extra mile you mentioned!
Thank you for your kind words, Christine.
It was an absolute pleasure to have met Dad and to provide support not only to carry out his wishes to stay at home but to also allow you and Mum that time to gather your thoughts.
I know the CAREGivers became very fond of Dad very quickly and when I visited he would often raise a smile for them as they chatted away. Thank you again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really do like hearing about the difference we are making to our clients, especially during this difficult time. Mum’s caregiver’s have built such a lovely relationship with her and will always work in a person-centred way, putting Mum at the centre of everything they do. They will both be able to see your review and I am sure they will be very grateful for your kind words and pleased that they are making such a huge difference to, not only mum, but you all. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I’m really pleased that Dad now looks forward to his visits and the new schedule seems to be working well. The careegiver’s really enjoy Dad’s company and I hear he is now teaching them to paint, which is just lovely.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We have certainly come a long way since I initially met Dad six months ago! We do feel very strongly about matching our clients and CAREGiver’s as it makes building those trusting relationships so much easier. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for your lovely review. Consistency is so important when supporting our lovely clients and we always do our best to match our caregiver’s. Mum has a lovely team supporting her, they enjoy each other’s company and I know Mum really appreciates their pro-active approach. We pride ourselves on our punctuality and know how important it is for our clients to know who is coming, and at what time. Thank you again.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Your uncle makes it very easy for us as he is such a character! The caregivers love supporting him and he is really opening up to them and sharing his life stories. The Client Portal is proving to be a saviour for a lot of families, especially for those who don’t live local to their loved one, it also makes us much more responsive to any concerns or changing needs. Communication is our top priority, so it’s good to hear we are meeting your expectations. We hope we can continue to support him to live safe and well at home.
Thank you so much for your review, Sheelagh. Mum is such a lovely lady, and a real pleasure to support. She was so apprehensive when we initially started, but look at her now… opening up to her CAREGivers and enjoying a varied diet! It’s lovely to see.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The CAREGiver’s will always treat Dad with the utmost dignity and respect, and support him to the best of their ability to keep him safe and well at home, they think very highly of him. There’s certainly never a dull moment when supporting Dad, he’s such a cheeky character! I’m so pleased we were able to take the pressure off you a little and cover your visits, and we will continue to do so for as long as you need us.
Thank you, it’s so lovely to hear how pleased you are with the support Mum receives. I agree, the CAREGivers really do a wonderful job and Mum has a lovely, dedicated team caring for her. I have to say she has been such an inspiration overcoming and getting through her recent ordeals, and still always smiling. We strive to maintain a high level of communication and offer as much support to our clients loved ones as we can, so it’s great to hear that we have made these difficult times a little easier for you too.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Nan really is looking very well, and I know the CAREGivers love supporting her. They can often be found putting the world to rights! We are so pleased that we are making such a positive difference to Nan and keeping her safe and well at home.
Thank you for an excellent review, it has been an absolute pleasure being the Client Manager and overseeing the support of your father in-law. The CAREGivers have over the years built a fantastic rapport with him and I do hope he stays safe and well.
It's so lovely to hear that our CAREGivers have succeeded in forming such a familial bond with your mum and that your family is reassured about the professional and over-and-above approach they bring to every visit. We are also delighted to hear about the strong working relationship you have built with the Client Manager, as we want our clients to consider everyone who works for Home Instead to be just as supportive and professional as the CAREGivers. We very much look forward to providing a strong service you and your mum have become accustomed to for many years to come and thank you very much for your informative feedback.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We select our CAREGivers carefully to ensure every client gets the high-quality service you have described, and we are delighted to hear it is benefiting your mum so well.
Many thanks for your high praise of both our CAREGivers and the office staff. We always strive to maintain high levels of communication with our clients, and we believe that the companionship provided by our CAREGivers is one of the most important services we offer. It is nice to hear how much this support has meant to you, and that we have been flexible to your needs.
Many thanks for your great review and for the kind words. We are very happy to hear that the standard of care is excellent and that the CAREGivers are consistent, this is what we strive for. All our CAREGivers are trained to ensure they can provide the very best service and ultimately improve the quality of life for all our clients.
Thank you very much for your kind words, we are very happy to hear we are making a difference in your life and it is what we strive to do with all our clients.
The Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10 for Home Instead (Southampton) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
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:
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 Home Instead (Southampton) is based on 17 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 = 5Mike & Greg (father and son) joined the Home Instead Southampton community in late 2019 and we look forward to continuing the 10-year legacy that has been created by the founding owners Luisa and Graeme.
I was one of the first CAREGivers to join the Southampton office in July 2010. I was looking for a part-time job to enable me to integrate back into employment after spending the last ten years raising my three children. I had busied myself within the community as a Parish Councillor and I was also Editor of the local quarterly publication. CAREGiving sounded like the perfect job. I loved visiting the clients I was matched to and I became very attached to them.
The opportunity arose to apply for a full-time position in the office in May 2011. I have partaken in all the office roles over the years as we have grown and even qualified as a trainer along the way. I have worked with some talented people here at Home Instead and learnt so much from them – I am grateful to them all.
My passion is taking all the care enquiries, I listen and empathise with the situation because I totally understand how complex it can be sometimes, reaching a decision about what to do next to allow a loved one to stay safe and happy at home. I cannot describe how amazing it is to meet up after speaking on the phone and offering reassurance whilst knowing in my heart we do what we say we do.
We had a vacancy here for my current position and I was asked by Mike and Greg, our owners, to consider the role. The rest of the team encouraged me to take it and as I had such support I accepted – thank you, team! I am happy I did because I now have more opportunities to grow the business so we can help even more people to stay living well in their own homes.
I would urge anyone to become a CAREGiver if they have any spare time on their hands because I cannot describe the incredible feeling that making a difference gives you. Our training is bespoke and fantastic and looks at the opportunities it has given me!
I feel passionate about the Home Instead ethos and I know that matching CAREGivers to Clients in the ‘Home Instead Way’ is still unique. It is what drew me to work for Home Instead and continues to do so every year that passes!
I joined Home Instead in April 2013 and am responsible for CAREGiver recruitment.
I have over 30 years of experience in recruitment and obtained my qualifications with the REC of which I am a Fellow. I also have an NVQ 4 in Management and a Certificate in Personnel Practice.
Before joining Home Instead I worked for 11 years within the Health and Social Care sector as a Registered Manager. During this time I also managed a Specialist Nurses Division, recruiting Theatre Nurses, Prison Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses and Learning Disability Nurses.
My experiences working within the healthcare sector have definitely been the most fulfilling. I am passionate about helping older people retain their independence and dignity and remain safely in their own homes. Selecting the right people to join our family of CAREGivers keeps me extremely busy but it is always interesting meeting new people and offering them the opportunity to join us and make a real difference to older people. I watch them grow in confidence and hear about the relationships they have with our clients and it makes me really proud of my role, connecting people and making them feel good.
I also help out at the memory cafe we run every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. This makes a change to being in the office but also gives me a chance to meet people who are coping with dementia and I try to brighten up their day if I can.
I get to meet and greet everyone who comes to our lovely office, so there is really never a dull moment in my working day. I share Home Instead's values and ethos and I know being part of the team, we all work hard to make all the difference we can.
I started my career in childcare, where has looked after and babysat my younger family members, which was a natural fit for my caring and compassionate nature. After a few years in the retail industry, I decided that I really missed the caring industry and was fortunate enough to join Home Instead in 2012. Having never worked in elderly care before this was an exciting step for me.
Over the past 6 years as a CAREgiver at Home Instead, I've loved supporting my clients! My clients have had a range of needs from living with Dementia & Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Palliative Care to companionship visits where I've accompanied them to appointments and shopping trips.
Helping clients to live as independently as possible within their own homes is so important to me and it's very rewarding knowing that you've made a difference in their lives and helped to enable this.
In my role as a Field Care Manager, I am excited to be able to look after our existing clients and also to meet and welcome our new clients to our lovely Home Instead family!
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