Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Suite 3 Premier House, 141 High Street, Epping CM16 4BD
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  • Home Instead (Epping Forest), Epping
Home Instead Epping Forest is a family-run business based on the High Street in Epping. They are part of the international award winning Care Company that is changing the way care is being delivered across the UK.

They offer a wide range of non-medical tailor made services to suit your individual circumstances; from daily personal care to companionship and help around the home.

Their team of Care Professionals are dedicated to making a difference to people’s lives in the community. They treat their clients with the up-most respect in a compassionate way.

Home Instead believe in continuity of care, enabling a client to see the same Care Professional and to enjoy building a relationship and rapport with that person. The team also provides specialist personal care where needed including Alzheimer’s, dementia, respite care and support.
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Care Provided

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 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

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Available on request

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Victoria Rigby (Director)

Home Instead (Epping Forest) Reviews (118)

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Home Instead (Epping Forest) has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Home Instead (Epping Forest) has 118 reviews.

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Review from Janet G (Daughter of Client) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were extremely happy with Home Instead from beginning to end of our experience. They made every decision so easy and changed things to meet our needs every time we asked as it was a learning curve for us managing my father.
All of the carers, without exception, were lovely & couldn't do enough
for dad & ourselves, including the office staff.
We would thoroughly recommend them.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure caring for your father.

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Review from L J (Wife of Client) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very positive, helpful, changed carer to accommodate my husbands needs.
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Review from Pat S (Son of Client) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We first met Home Instead in early 2024 when my Father required home visit care. We had been recommended Home Instead by local friends and were very pleased from the outset.
Every dealing with them and all their staff has been amazing.
My parents are moving to Dorset and thankfully the company
also operates there so we will be transferring care via the same organisation. Thanks!
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you very much for doing the review. I'm so pleased everything has been great with Home Instead Epping Forest. Good luck with the move and the new local Home Instead!

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Review from Jenny B (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Home Instead highly enough.
We have had a rapidly evolving situation with my mother-in-law necessitating multiple changes in the amount and type of support needed over the last few months. Home Instead has always been very accommodating and extremely helpful. Continuity of care is excellent
with the same set of carers being allocated wherever possible, meaning excellent relationships have been built up. Staff go above and beyond. Communications by phone and email are always answered promptly. Staff show genuine concern for my mother-in-law. Managers did a lot of work pushing and successfully getting an occupational therapist assessment, resulting in her going into hospital rehab post-TIA (transient ischaemic attack) and pending hip revision op. If it wasn't for Home Instead, I don't know where she and us would be!
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

A big thank you, Jenny, for your wonderful review - we're so glad to hear how our team has been able to support you and your family during this time.

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Review from C C (Niece of Client) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely impressed with the care and attention which my aunt receives. All the ladies are pleasant, friendly and a dedicated team who provide appropriate and thorough assistance. Nothing is too much for them and any problems or concerns are discussed and solved. I am so pleased with Home Instead
and glad that my aunt has them.
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Review from B N (Daughter of Client) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy with Home Instead they look after my mum well.
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Review from G P (Wife of Client) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very proffessional in every way. Kind and caring staff. Always ready to help. My husband looks forward to the group singing sessions and the numerous cafes.
The carers are as kind as can be.
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Review from L S (Niece of Client) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding last-minute emergency care. Very accommodations and flexible. Carers are professional, kind and caring.
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Review from David H (Son of Client) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home Instead cared for my mother for four years, allowing her to remain in her own home even though she was physically frail (and over 100 years old). They treated her with compassion, dignity and respect. She looked forward to visits and loved to have a chat and a giggle with the carers. And because
Mum was so well cared for, her family were also comforted and reassured. We are so grateful to all the carers and the team in the office. A massive thank you.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much for your excellent review. The ladies loved caring for her and miss her very much. It was our pleasure to care for her.

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Review from David D (Son of Client) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I want to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my father during the last months of his life. Your team's kindness, patience, and respect towards him were a great comfort not only to him but to the family. The care and genuine compassion shown by Home Instead's staff will
always be remembered very fondly and we count ourselves so lucky to have met each of you.
My mother has shared with me how much the friendships she developed with two members of staff in particular mean to her. Their presence has been a reassuring comfort and I cannot thank them enough for being there for her as well.
Home Instead fought for Dad every day when he was in hospital against a system which is under way too much pressure and bureaucracy. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
The entire team has been nothing short of wonderful, and it is clear to me that it takes extraordinary people to do what you do every day.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our pleasure to care for your father and support your mother.

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Review from John S (Son of Client) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Review period September 2020 to November 2023. We identified Home Instead ("HI") from a search for care providers in Epping and relied on reviews and a recommendation from the local doctor. Dad had become increasingly physically frail and both were living with Alzheimer's. HI advised about an initial
care package, which we increased as needed, involving help with taking medication, preparing food, shopping, house cleaning and helping Dad with personal care. The carers were all really kind and professional. There were changes of some of the individuals, others were involved throughout. A standout example was taking Mum and Dad to their niece's wedding in London. Recently Dad required hospital treatment. A carer stayed with Mum overnight for a week. Mum and Dad have now moved to a care home as my father's condition requires 24/7 nursing care. Mum and Dad wanted to stay in their own home for as long as possible and the care from HI made that possible. Highly recommended.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you very much for the detailed summary of the care we provided to your parents. It was our pleasure to care for them and we wish them every happiness in their new home.

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Review from P N (Daughter of Client) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has benefited from the excellent care provided by Home Instead (Epping Forest).
The office have worked tirelessly to navigate communication to Mum's surgery and pharmacy.
When Mum needed additional tailored visits, these were officially added to her program.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much for your review. It is a pleasure caring for your mother.

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Review from L H (Wife of Client) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very satisfied with the service and the staff. the whole experience is what you would hope all care would be like.
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Review from Frances F (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home Instead are just amazing! The professionalism of the company is outstanding but it’s more than that. Speaking from our own experience with my mother-in-law, it was just the way they truly cared and took interest in talking to her and getting to know her. She’s sadly passed away but she enjoyed
the visits so much knowing she could have a chat and even a sing song. The girls made a difference and enabled her to be at home which is where she wanted to be.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so pleased your mother-in-law enjoyed our visits.

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Review from M M (Son of Client) published on 17 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers are kind and professional. Taking their time. Friendly and having talks with Mum during breakfast meals. Very pleased with the service
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Review from L C (Daughter of Client) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Home Instead (Epping Forest) for a number of years now for companionship. The companions are lovely, very pleasant and enthusiastic and the office/management team are very responsive to our needs. Everyone is very reliable and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company.
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Review from Gillian A (Client) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I joined them seven years ago and I have been pleased with the service and good carers. They do what I ask. They come on time. I would never leave them.
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Review from Marion S (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Had lots of contact with their carers and office staff for my father-in-law who has progressive Alzheimer's. I have found they are considerate and caring and always look to resolve a problem, although not their fault, to make things right for the client! They are all conscientious and approachable.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much for the review. I am so pleased you have been happy with the care we provided.

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Review from S J (Wife of Client) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful and can trust them to deal with a difficult person.
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Review from Sarah O (Daughter of Client) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
No words will ever be enough to show my appreciation and gratitude to these remarkable ladies from Home Instead (Epping Forest). No stone was left unturned to ensure that my mother had her dying wish which was to remain in her own home to the very end. She needed a hospital bed - tick, she needed an
air mattress - tick, she needed more daily visits - tick - she needed district nurse visits - tick, she needed two carers at a time - tick. Unbelievable - honestly, no sooner said than done! The girls even went on a course to learn how to deal with my mother's stoma. I know I can't mention any names and I'm pleased about that because each and every one of these ladies cared devotedly for my Mum and she loved every one of you. I could go on and on but you know how I feel and just hope Home Instead are around when my time comes.
Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so very much for your glowing review. Everybody who visited your mum loved her. Your whole family made our team feel so welcome and it was a pleasure supporting your family through this difficult time.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Home Instead (Epping Forest) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.986 for Home Instead (Epping Forest) is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.986
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    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 (Epping Forest) is based on 12 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 = 5
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Oct 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (2)

Victoria

Victoria Rigby

Job Title: Owner Joined: 2013

Hello, I’m Victoria, the owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Epping.


I passionately believe in the Home Instead mission to change the face of ageing. I have seen firsthand how Home Instead can make a real difference to people’s lives in their own homes, as well as providing employment opportunities for the local community.


I am very proud of the team I have built in Epping over the last 12 years. My office team and Care Professionals are committed to ensuring our clients get the best possible care and that each of them contributes to making a positive difference in the lives of their clients.

Vicky

Vicky Claxton

Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 2013

My team and I are responsible for seeing new prospective clients, signing up new clients and following them through the first few weeks with Home Instead. We ensure these clients are matched with suitable Care Professionals, liaise with the Care Professionals to ensure they are fully briefed on these clients and then carry out the first reviews with these clients to make sure all is going well and as they expected.


I really enjoy working for Home Instead. We are a team. I love making a difference to the lives of our clients, and I have seen at first-hand how enabling people to stay living in their own homes really does make a difference to their lives. Each client testimonial we receive just reinforces this and makes me so proud.

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instead (Epping Forest)

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Home Instead (Epping Forest) offers Home Care.

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Home Instead (Epping Forest) employs 96 carers.

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