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The teams provide home care from...
Bluebird Care (New Forest), the Overall Outstanding CQC rated branch (May 2018) is based in Lymington and provides care to people in their own homes, allowing them to stay in familiar surroundings for as long as possible without the need of going into residential care. This is your home and your life choice. The team will advise you and guide you on the care journey.
The teams provide home care from short half-hour daily visits to 24-hour care, assisting with various domestic and personal tasks, including getting up and going to bed, personal care, meal preparation, medication prompting, housekeeping, shopping and companionship. They also do more complex care provision such as Catheter care, Stoma Care, PEG Feeding, Dementia care, and End-of-Life care, for example. They support people living with Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.
One of their specialities is 24-hour live-in care arrangements where you will receive support from a dedicated live-in care assistant who will support and encourage you to live independently for as long as possible in your own home. This is a bespoke product where they offer a managed live in care service. Live-in care is very person-centred. The team always advise families to have a few care assistants over a length of period, in case of people going on holidays and absences. That way you will not get attached to only one. Live-in care is the perfect alternative to residential care and you can stay as long as you can in the comfort of your own house.
Bluebird Care teams are operational in the following areas:
- Lymington/Sway/New Milton
- Lyndhurst /Brockenhurst/ Totton
- Waterside
In the New Forest, Bluebird Care has two more branches, one in Totton (CQC rated Good with Outstanding "Caring" rating, May 2020) and a new branch in Ringwood to service the Fordingbridge and Burley area.
Care Provided by Bluebird Care New Forest
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
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
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Daily Charges per Person
Contact Bluebird Care New Forest to get a personalised quote:
NEW FOREST
PRICE LIST
Care and support at home - INDIVIDUAL
Weekdays 60 minute visit £39.00
45 minute visit £34.00
30 minute visit £32.00
45 minute visit £37.50
30 minute visit £34.70
45 minute visit £50.00
30 minute visit £45.00
Overnight – waking night
Weekdays Waking night visits are normally 10pm – 7am £255.00
Weekends £285.00
Bank Holidays £365.00
Weekdays Sleep In night visits are normally 10pm – 7am £225.00
Weekends £245.00
Bank Holidays £310.00
BLUEBIRD CARE
NEW FOREST
LIVE IN CARE AND SUPPORT
Permanent Live-in price per week
Live in Standard* £1,470
Live in Complex* £1,610
Bank holidays – additional charge
£80.00 per day
Christmas, Boxing and New Year day – additional charge £100.00 per day
*+£50 per week food allowance or provision for live-in care professional
Mileage charge for companionship, shopping or days out is 45p per mile.
To arrange a no obligation assessment, or for further information, contact your local office
WATERSIDE
PRICE LIST
Care and support at home - INDIVIDUAL
Weekdays 60 minute visit £36.00
45 minute visit £32.25
30 minute visit £29.50
45 minute visit £35.25
30 minute visit £32.50
45 minute visit £48.00
30 minute visit £41.00
Overnight – waking night
Weekdays Waking night visits are normally 10pm – 7am £255.00
Weekends £285.00
Bank Holidays £365.00
Weekdays Sleep In night visits are normally 10pm – 7am £225.00
Weekends £245.00
Bank Holidays £310.00
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Bluebird Care New Forest for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Bluebird Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nina Kiff (Registered Manager)
Bluebird Care New Forest Reviews (64)
Bluebird Care New Forest has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bluebird Care New Forest has 64 reviews.
I've had Bluebird Care New Forest now for a year and am very happy with this provider. Overall, they meet my mother's care needs as double-ups morning and evening. It is challenging as my mother has advanced dementia.
I've had Bluebird Care New Forest now for a year and am very happy with this provider. Overall, they meet my mother's care needs as double-ups morning and evening. It is challenging as my mother has advanced dementia.
We hope that we will continue to support your mother as long as we can in the comfort of her own home.
Carers arrive promptly, they are friendly but professional and always have something interesting to talk about. Bluebird Care New Forest notify me if the carer is ever delayed by more than thirty minutes as agreed. My dogs are very important to me, the carers treat them with the same respect as...
Carers arrive promptly, they are friendly but professional and always have something interesting to talk about. Bluebird Care New Forest notify me if the carer is ever delayed by more than thirty minutes as agreed. My dogs are very important to me, the carers treat them with the same respect as they do with me and other members of my family. The office manager and her team are friendly and professional. Newsletters are informative and a nice extra. I would not hesitate in recommending Bluebird Care New Forest. My only complaint is with the app. From the client's point, it doesn’t allow access to carer notes or to leave messages, as with the old system. The letter introducing the system was unprofessional and insulting to carers in expecting clients to sign a screen after each visit to confirm the call had been done, I wrote to the owners about the wording but months later have not received a reply. Months on, the app still doesn't work from the client's point of view.
I am sorry to hear about your comments about feeling that nobody has responded to your communication about the letter. I am the owner of the company and I have checked all emails or any communication at all and nothing was sent to us at all. Regarding the app, we find it important that carers are...
I am sorry to hear about your comments about feeling that nobody has responded to your communication about the letter. I am the owner of the company and I have checked all emails or any communication at all and nothing was sent to us at all. Regarding the app, we find it important that carers are punctual and truthful with regard to the amount of time they are staying. People who pay for their private care want this reassurance and this system is giving people the opportunity to sign the carers off. We then monitor people's behaviour with regards to their timeliness. As this is what we stand for. I will get the team to talk to you about the communication system as the development has progressed on the system and you can communicate now via the medium.
Bluebird Care are prompt and reliable. There is attention to care and respect for the client. If the carer is unable to attend, another carer is supplied. Would recommend Bluebird Care, New Forest.
Bluebird Care are prompt and reliable. There is attention to care and respect for the client. If the carer is unable to attend, another carer is supplied. Would recommend Bluebird Care, New Forest.
Thank you for the review, as we are trying our best to make sure that people do get the care needed at all times.
Wonderful team in all respects.
Wonderful team in all respects.
Great to have your positive feedback and we hope to continue to support going forward.
Very good.
Very good.
We hope to continue to provide the high standard of care.
Very impressed with the manager and her team. They are very professional, caring and friendly, and everything you could ask for when having carers looking after a relative. Nothing is too much trouble for the manager as she goes above and beyond to help. I am so pleased I made the call to Bluebird...
Very impressed with the manager and her team. They are very professional, caring and friendly, and everything you could ask for when having carers looking after a relative. Nothing is too much trouble for the manager as she goes above and beyond to help. I am so pleased I made the call to Bluebird as the care and the support they have shown my dad over the past few weeks have been excellent; the whole family are very pleased and reassured. We would recommend Bluebird to anyone who is looking for a care provider.
As the owner of Bluebird Care, I am proud to read this review. I will pass the praise onward, and we hope that we will continue this level of service.
Timekeeping is excellent, always cheerful and helpful. I am now over 100-years and live alone, so the service is important to me.
Timekeeping is excellent, always cheerful and helpful. I am now over 100-years and live alone, so the service is important to me.
Thank you for your kind words. Our team enjoys coming to support you, and hopefully, you will feel comfortable with them all.
Excellent level of care. Excellent timekeeping, presentation and professionalism. Usually cheery and polite. Always adhere to guidelines and plan for care. Carers treat Dad with dignity and tidy house ar required. We are very happy to entrust Bluebird carers with Dad's care.
Excellent level of care. Excellent timekeeping, presentation and professionalism. Usually cheery and polite. Always adhere to guidelines and plan for care. Carers treat Dad with dignity and tidy house ar required. We are very happy to entrust Bluebird carers with Dad's care.
Thank you for your kind review. It is a huge compliment to us especially as these times have been very challenging due to Covid.
At first, I was sceptical about a 'stranger' coming into my home, but all concerns were soon dispelled because the ladies were considerate, kind and above all, professional. They find time (sometimes beyond their scheduled time) to have a chat. This way we get to know one another and, in essence,...
At first, I was sceptical about a 'stranger' coming into my home, but all concerns were soon dispelled because the ladies were considerate, kind and above all, professional. They find time (sometimes beyond their scheduled time) to have a chat. This way we get to know one another and, in essence, become part of the family. They have taken a great deal of work from my shoulders.
I am so pleased to read your feedback as it is daunting getting strangers in one's house. you will need to trust the provider to hire the right calibre of people and we hope that we do so, for you to feel safe and supported.
The service the carers provided was wonderful and the ladies I met at various times were so kind and always with a smile.
Thank you Bluebird carers for your caring support...
The service the carers provided was wonderful and the ladies I met at various times were so kind and always with a smile.
Thank you Bluebird carers for your caring support for Dad
Thank you for your kind remarks. The team always endeavours to go beyond their call of duty. He will be missed.
I am very impressed with the quality and calibre of staff and carers alike. From initial assessment to implementation of my care package has been very professional. Bluebird have demonstrated that they truly "Care". My thanks to all
I am very impressed with the quality and calibre of staff and carers alike. From initial assessment to implementation of my care package has been very professional. Bluebird have demonstrated that they truly "Care". My thanks to all
Thank you for your kind feedback. It is not always to get it right and we appreciate your comments.
Bluebird has been taking care of my Mum for the last 4 1/2 years in her own home. The care my mum receives is excellent, it is so lovely to see the bond she has with her carers. Not only do they physically care for Mum, but they also help her to remain independent and they help to keep mum cheerful...
Bluebird have allowed us as a family to live our lives. When no other care agency could help us Bluebird stepped up. Thanks to you all Mum is independent and still in her own home, I could keep working and I have even been able to move out and buy my own home with my partner, none of which I thought I would be able to do this time 5 years ago.
Thank you!
It is so lovely to get your review. I am so pleased that the team has given you and your family this support. Thank you
The excellent Bluebird carers have enabled mum to stay in her own home for the past four and a half years, and it is with reluctance that we have had to now move her into residential care to be nearer to family. We would especially like to thank her carers, who have particularly helped with the...
The excellent Bluebird carers have enabled mum to stay in her own home for the past four and a half years, and it is with reluctance that we have had to now move her into residential care to be nearer to family. We would especially like to thank her carers, who have particularly helped with the situation as mum's dementia worsens, although all the carers have been great, very kind and professional.
We wish her all the best in her new environment. We hope that you will all enjoy her company as she is now closer to her family.
My mum can be hard work but all your carers know what she can be like and are very caring towards my mum and never upset her by staying if she asks them to go, that shows me they all care about my mum.
My mum can be hard work but all your carers know what she can be like and are very caring towards my mum and never upset her by staying if she asks them to go, that shows me they all care about my mum.
Thank you for your kind feedback. In general, we are aware that every customer has their own individual characteristics, needs and challenges. So for us, your mum is not an exception and I am pleased to read that you feel supported with the care for your mother.
Excellent care service with friendly dedicated and committed staff. Whenever there’s been any kind of problem, very proactive in finding the best solutions. Live-in carers have been excellent and support from back office is also excellent.
Excellent care service with friendly dedicated and committed staff. Whenever there’s been any kind of problem, very proactive in finding the best solutions. Live-in carers have been excellent and support from back office is also excellent.
Thank you for your kind words. As an owner, it is important to us to see that the team effort of helping your family with looking after your mother is working well
Bluebird Care has been looking after my mum for over a year and has always been professional, competent, caring and considerate. They are easily reachable and friendly, providing information and giving updates whenever requested. Their online carer notes are accessible so it is easy to see how...
Bluebird Care has been looking after my mum for over a year and has always been professional, competent, caring and considerate. They are easily reachable and friendly, providing information and giving updates whenever requested. Their online carer notes are accessible so it is easy to see how things are going.
Thank you for your kind review. We hope that we can make sure that your mum will continue to be looked after with dignity and in comfort.
Bluebird Care has been a life-saver (literally), enabling for Mum to remain in her home of 50 years. The live-in care is outstanding, providing Mum with her 'happy home' - she is safe, well-nourished, supported and engaged with every day. Carers are kind, compassionate, professional and...
Bluebird Care has been a life-saver (literally), enabling for Mum to remain in her home of 50 years. The live-in care is outstanding, providing Mum with her 'happy home' - she is safe, well-nourished, supported and engaged with every day. Carers are kind, compassionate, professional and trustworthy, giving us the peace of mind that is so important when living a long distance away. Bluebird is a number one choice, and will be again should it be necessary! Thank you all so very much for looking after our precious Mum.
Thank you for these kind words. I love that we do enable your family to give you that reassurance with the help of our live-in care team.
I had to arrange care quickly for my mother after a fall at home. Bluebird arranged an assessment quickly and were able to provide a live-in carer within a week. Mum was very happy with the carers who lived in and looked after her, and I was extremely pleased with the service provided.
I had to arrange care quickly for my mother after a fall at home. Bluebird arranged an assessment quickly and were able to provide a live-in carer within a week. Mum was very happy with the carers who lived in and looked after her, and I was extremely pleased with the service provided.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always a worry when you get care in the homes whether the people are of a good standard and will fit around the people concerned. I am pleased that your mum benefitted from the care in place.
Really happy with the service that Bluebird provide. All the carer's do a fantastic job looking after my partner. They are all so professional and take the time to chat and make sure my partner is comfortable after each visit.
Really happy with the service that Bluebird provide. All the carer's do a fantastic job looking after my partner. They are all so professional and take the time to chat and make sure my partner is comfortable after each visit.
We are pleased that you feel comfortable with our service and your partner enjoys the company and the carers visits
The care and compassion combined with ultimate professionalism is what is keeping my Mum in her own home. All the staff are very kind with both me and Mum particularly with the shower situation and general understanding of her independent streak too...marvellous stuff. We are so lucky to have found...
The care and compassion combined with ultimate professionalism is what is keeping my Mum in her own home. All the staff are very kind with both me and Mum particularly with the shower situation and general understanding of her independent streak too...marvellous stuff. We are so lucky to have found you.
We hope to support you in your care journey going forward.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 May 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 29 May 2026Recipient: Bluebird Care
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Meet the Team (4)

Nina is the Registered Manager for New Forest at Bluebird Care. With a strong background in care management, Nina is dedicated to ensuring the...
Nina is the Registered Manager for New Forest at Bluebird Care. With a strong background in care management, Nina is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of support and well-being for all clients. She leads her team with compassion and professionalism, fostering a culture of excellence, reliability, and personalised care.

Mamta is the Operations Director at Bluebird Care Ferndown, New Forest, Southampton and Portsmouth. She oversees the branch’s strategic and...
Mamta is the Operations Director at Bluebird Care Ferndown, New Forest, Southampton and Portsmouth. She oversees the branch’s strategic and operational activities, ensuring seamless service delivery and continuous improvement. Mamta is passionate about driving excellence in care and supporting both clients and staff to achieve the best outcomes.

Jenny is the Compliance Director at Bluebird Care, overseeing CQC regulations and internal audits. She ensures that the highest standards of care and...
Jenny is the Compliance Director at Bluebird Care, overseeing CQC regulations and internal audits. She ensures that the highest standards of care and governance are maintained across the organisation, safeguarding quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in all services.

Masen Naidoo is the CEO of Bluebird Care. He provides strategic leadership across the organisation, driving growth, innovation, and excellence in...
Masen Naidoo is the CEO of Bluebird Care. He provides strategic leadership across the organisation, driving growth, innovation, and excellence in care services. Masen is committed to fostering a culture of compassion, integrity, and high-quality support for both clients and staff.
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