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Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

2 Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4WG
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Blue Sapphire Care Ltd, Leighton Buzzard
Blue Sapphire Care Ltd, Leighton Buzzard
Blue Sapphire Care Ltd, Leighton Buzzard

Blue Sapphire Care is a small local company that understands the need for continuity of care. They currently have capacity to offer new packages of care.

Originally set up by three local ladies with many years experience in the home care industry, Blue Sapphire Care is now owned solely by one of the original partners.

They believe that peoples' needs are best served if the company and the people in it are...  

Care Provided by Blue Sapphire 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

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: £32.62 - £35.88
  • 30 Minute Visiting Care Fees: £20.59 - £23.14
Rates vary depending on time of day and the length of call.

Double time is charged on all Public and Bank Holidays.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Blue Sapphire 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

Owner

  • Blue Sapphire Care Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Nicola Senior (Manager)

Blue Sapphire Care Ltd Reviews (58)

9.8

Blue Sapphire Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blue Sapphire Care Ltd has 58 reviews.

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Review from Alison O (Wife of Client) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have two different sitters to sit with my husband, who has dementia, so I can get some time on my own. They are both friendly, helpful, and cheerful and offer me help and assistance whenever I need it. They are also a useful source of information for dealing with people with Alzheimer's and I value their opinion. They are both always willing to go the extra mile and are sensitive and understanding to the needs of both myself and my husband. I couldn't fault either of them in any way.

Reply from Nicky Senior, Registered Manager at Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Thank you for your positive comments. It is good to know that the carers who visit are a great help.

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Review from Andrea D (Daughter of Client) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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A year ago I was new to getting care support at home for my mum who has Alzheimer's (at that point still awaiting a formal diagnosis). It was all a bit daunting but the Blue Sapphire team was so helpful in getting the care set up. Mum was completely against carers coming in, having been extremely independent all her life. The lovely carers have gently, gently won her over and become part of her day. There is laughter alongside any tasks being done. All calls are logged on an app so you can view what has happened - almost in real-time. I receive a phone call in case things are not quite right. Just last night the senior carer on duty did an additional welfare visit to check on Mum as we had some concerns. It is very reassuring. If I have an issue, I raise it with the owner and it is resolved. I am very happy with the service being provided and highly recommend Blue Sapphire. And I am truly grateful for everything they are doing for Mum.

Reply from Nicky Senior, Registered Manager at Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Thank you for the lovely comments. It is wonderful to know that you are happy with the care that we are providing for your loved one.

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Review from M C (Wife of Client) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Having had experience with several care companies, Blue Sapphire stands head and shoulders above the rest. It is a long-established, very efficient, and extremely well-managed company. Staff retention is very high, giving a reassuring continuity of care to both the clients and families. All potential carers are stringently checked, not just for their skills, honesty, and reliability, but for the suitability of their personal traits to be sensitive to the needs of some very vulnerable people. Each day, carers send to the office a digital record of everything they have done with each client. This record can be viewed at any time by families. My husband’s carer is typical of the standards this company insists on. She is always immaculate, punctual, and cheerful. She is always sensitive not just to his bodily needs but his mental ones too. She is thorough, kind, and efficient. My husband could receive no better nor more uplifting care. My trust in her is total.

Reply from Nicky Senior, Registered Manager at Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Thank for you wonderful review. It is nice to know that the service we are providing is exactly what you need.

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Review from P B (Husband of Client) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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All the staff are competent and engage with the client. They also engage with myself, the husband of the client, answering any queries and advising me of anything that can be beneficial to the client. A very pleasant group of staff.

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Review from Paul B (Client / Service User) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am new to care provision and was quite anxious about having carers in my home. However, Blue Sapphire have provided wonderful people for my care who treat me with respect, dignity and friendliness. My confidence has grown and I now look forward to their visits. They always arrive with a smile and a cheery positive attitude and nothing is too much trouble.

I feel it is really important to see the same people every day as far as possible. Blue Sapphire has tried hard to achieve this and this is why I now feel more confident with my carers. The relationship between the client and carers is key to care in the home. I feel we have come a long way and my anxiety has disappeared.

Reply from Nicky Senior, Registered Manager at Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Thank you for your kind comments. It is great to know that you are happy with our service.

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Review from Emma S (Daughter of Client) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am very pleased with all the care my mother receives from Blue Sapphire.
They have looked after all her needs for the past year and are very consistent.
Mum had a fall recently and the carer stayed with her until the paramedics arrived which I am very thankful for.
The office keep in touch to see how Mum is and once home again I know she will be in good hands, like one big family.

I cannot recommend Blue Sapphire highly enough.

Reply from Nicky Senior, Registered Manager at Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are glad that we are providing a good service

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Review from Julie A (Daughter of Client) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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A professional and caring agency that offers sensitive and empathic care to my mother. The agency go over and above and offer a personal/individual care package that meets the needs of the recipient.

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Review from Lorraine P (Wife of Client) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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It has been lovely to have two regular ladies attending my husband, as they get to know him and visa versa I do not have to show them around each time so they know where everything is. The carers I have had through the company have all been very kind and prompt in arriving.

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Review from Nick T (Son of Client) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My lovely mum has advanced Alzheimer's.
For years, we've cared for her at home but realised we needed extra help.
Right from that first meeting, we knew we'd struck gold with Blue Sapphire. The owner listened to our requirements intently and with empathy, and before we knew it, had our care requirements set up exactly as we'd asked.
As Mum's needs increased, they quickly ramped up the service to multiple, daily double calls.
The front-line staff are beyond wonderful. Every carer has treated Mum with love, respect, dignity and gentleness that we didn't realise could be possible from non-family members.
As a control freak with an obsession for detail, I felt nervous about trusting and outsourcing something as precious as my mum's welfare to anyone else but was quickly reassured.
I would rate Blue Sapphire as outstanding in the "well-led" department and credit to the owner for her professional and "role model quality" leadership.

We could not be happier with the service.

Reply from Nicky Senior, Registered Manager at Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Thank you for your lovely review. It's wonderful to know you are pleased with the service we are providing.

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Review from Gill R (Wife of Client) published on 17 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Blue Sapphire Care Ltd have provided care for my other half since last December. The carers are kind and knowledgeable; considerate and respectful. They are pro-active and friendly. I couldn’t wish for better people to be looking after him. The managers were really helpful when circumstances changed suddenly, and got us through a difficult situation without any fuss or drama. They are very easy to talk with, and very positive in their approach. Similarly with the office staff, nothing is too much trouble. We are both delighted with the care that Blue Sapphire Care Ltd have provided and would strongly recommend them.

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Review from Jacky H (Daughter of Client) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Blue Sapphire cared for Mum for many years until Mum went into a nursing home with care, kindness and professionalism at all times. Not only did they care for Mum, but also supported my dad and me. The staff were always cheerful, friendly and efficient. Any problems we had were listened to and resolved quickly.

I would recommend Blue Sapphire 100%, as it was their care and support that allowed Mum to be in her own home for as long as possible.

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Review from Elizabeth P (Wife of Client) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend Blue Sapphire Care. My husband had been unwell for many years but in the final three years of his life became too poorly for me to manage alone. The expert compassionate care that Blue Sapphire provided for my husband can only be described as outstanding. The support they gave me, at an extremely difficult time can only be described as exceptional.

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Review from S L (Wife of Client) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have used carers from Blue Sapphire on and off for the last two years. Recently, we have arranged for a carer to come in to help my husband dress three days a week, a carer to come one morning using the carers vouchers to sit with him while I go out for two hours, and another day for a carer to help me make the bed, and do some ironing. Very happy with the arrangements so far. All carers are lovely.

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Review from Janine C (Daughter of Client) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Blue Sapphire Care has been very reliable and professional. Their carers are friendly, hardworking and very supportive, helping my parents, both in health care and domestic help. Their communication is great, via email and phone calls, if there is a concern and notes are left on their secure app for relatives to keep informed after each visit. They have formed a good relationship with my parents. My parents and I are very happy with Blue Sapphire and its excellent service.

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Review from Val K (Wife of Client) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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When you are desperate and in need of help call in the angels from Blue Sapphire Care, every person connected to the company that I have met, whether they be a hands-on carer or dealing with admin, have been both compassionate and professional. Strongly recommend.

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Review from Q C (Son of Client) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother is very pleased with the work that the carer does in keeping her home clean and tidy. The carer has gone through my mother's food cupboard and has advised on all of the out-of-date items to be disposed of.

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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Client) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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All the carers were excellent in communication with my mother. They took the time while working to be interested in her and what she wanted. She made them laugh sometimes and they made her laugh too. They were always prompt on timings and took extra time with mum if needed.

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Review from Lauren W (Client / Service User) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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I experienced wonderful care and support from my career and the whole care provider, very helpful and understanding of changes in circumstances. I felt listened to and supported. I was treated with respect and created a great support system.

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Review from Janet B (Wife of Client) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have ladies that sit with my husband when I can have some time away from the home. All of the ladies have been very kind and caring. They are always cheerful and good listeners. As he hasn't got any hobbies they usually have to sit and watch TV with him. I would be happy if they could take him for a walk (weather permitting).

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Review from Sharon J (Granddaughter of Client) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have been using Blue Sapphire Care devices since August 2022. To date, it has been the best decision I made to hire them for my nan's care.
After losing my grandad in May my nan has been struggling to cope with living alone at home and was overdosing on meds unknowingly. I made a desperate call to Blue Sapphire for help after the doctors couldn't help my nan take her meds safely at home. The team reassured my nan, who was very fearful of outside help. Now, my nan loves the team who come out to her and can't wait for them to visit each day. The team are calm, caring and treat her with the respect and dignity she deserves. They have a laugh with her and report back any concerns they might have about her care.

I would have no hesitation in recommending the Blue Sapphire care team. They go above and beyond to care for my nan and I can't thank them enough for all they have done for her and us as a family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 02 July 2019
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • Recipient: Blue Sapphire Care LtdDate: Thursday 30 Apr 2020

Meet the Team (6)

Nicky Senior Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2011
Nicky Senior

Nicky is the Registered Manager of Blue Sapphire Care Ltd.

I have worked in the care industry for 37 years. I started my career working in a care home, where I spent 12 years working in various roles. I left my role after 6 months as the Acting Manager.

I spent 9 months working for a care recruitment agency, working as a recruiter and a back care coordinator, before moving back into a team leader role in a care home in Dunstable.

After having my children, I moved into the field of home care, working as a carer around the needs of my family.

In 2011 Blue Sapphire Care was established.

Lisa Job Title: Deputy Manager
Lisa

Lisa is the Deputy Manager for Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Shirley Job Title: Office Manager
Shirley

Shirley is the Office Manager for Blue Sapphire Care Ltd.

Gemma Job Title: Live in Care Coordinator
Gemma

Gemma is our Live-in Care Coordinator for Blue Sapphire Care Ltd.

Becky Job Title: Administrator
Becky

Becky is the Administrator for Blue Sapphire Care Ltd

Natalie Job Title: Field Care Supervisor
Natalie

Natalie is the Field Care Supervisor for Blue Sapphire Care Ltd.

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