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Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Suite 3 Premier House, 141 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BD
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Home Instead (Epping Forest), Epping
Home Instead (Epping Forest), Epping
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...  

Care Provided by Home Instead (Epping Forest)

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

Prices

Available on request

Contact Home Instead (Epping Forest) 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

  • Victoria Rigby (Director)

Home Instead (Epping Forest) Reviews (120)

9.6

Home Instead (Epping Forest) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.6) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Instead (Epping Forest) has 120 reviews.

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Review from S J (Wife of Client) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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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Review from Vanessa M (Wife of Client) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The management staff are kind, understanding extremely helpful, accommodating and efficient.

The carers are punctual, friendly and willing to do anything to help. We have been very grateful for all the help over the last few years.

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Review from Albert O (Client / Service User) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good.

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Review from David P (Son of Client) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My parents were independent individuals (both 90+) who felt they didn't need outside assistance. Home Instead were introduced gradually, just two, two-hour sessions per week at first. As father's health declined we needed multiple daily visits, the change was handled seamlessly keeping carers they knew and adding new ones. The office said if we or they were unhappy with any carer they would be replaced, an option we never thought of using. After father's death, we were able to keep mother at home until her death. Home Instead's knowledge of who to contact as health issues arose (whether medical attention or new equipment needs) was invaluable, their patience towards her and us was a testimony to their dedication. One of her regular team stayed with her all her last night and we were assured there would be no trouble doing the same the following night, had she made it until then.

Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you for your detailed review of the care we provided to your parents. It was an absolute pleasure to care for them. All our team loved visiting them and still talk about them.

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Review from Micheal M (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Absolutely excellent. The care providers are all outstanding and bring a refreshing touch of colour to the day. Since my wife's death, I do not know how I would have coped without Home Instead.

Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you so much, I am so pleased our Care Professionals brighten your day!

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Review from Simon F (Son-in-law of Client) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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Home Instead (Epping Forest) assisted my in-laws over a period of 4 years, enabling them to stay in their own home.

The whole team of caregivers provided an excellent level of care and support to our family, during an increasingly difficult time. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you very much for the review. It was a pleasure caring for your in-laws. They were very popular with our team!

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Review from L A (Client / Service User) published on 15 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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No complaints, the staff are very helpful and meet my needs to stay at home.

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Review from Bill C (Husband of Client) published on 15 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are excellent at all times.

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Review from Maureen H (Wife of Client) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Could not yet my husband out of bed this morning he said get was dying.

Phoned carer and she said she would come over she was fantastic a wonderful help.

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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Client) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is very happy with the care she receives. She likes having one staff member who works hard and is very caring.

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Review from Mark F (Son of Client) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot praise the staff enough who look after my mother. Always caring and respectful, kind and attentive. She benefits from having the same carers and this is ensured by the managers. Excellent care, thank you.

Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you very much for the review. I am pleased everything is working so well.

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Review from Robert F (Client / Service User) published on 11 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always very helpful when visiting me and exceptionally so yesterday when I was not well. A first-class service.

Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you for the review. I am so pleased you are happy with the care you are receiving.

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Review from Keith C (Son of Client) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used Home Instead for around seven years and cannot recommend them highly enough! Their care professionals are exactly that - caring and professional. The benefits to her have been remarkable, both practical and emotional. The communication found with caregivers and management is excellent, and the additional services available make the overall relationship very reassuring.

Reply from Victoria Rigby, Owner at Home Instead (Epping Forest)

Thank you very much for the review. It has been a pleasure caring for your mum.

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Review from R M (Son of Client) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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I found Home Instead to be very professional and very respectful of my mother's needs, always on time and kept me informed of anything that they thought could be out of the normal. Every lady that cared for my mother was excellent in their work, and very friendly. I would recommend this company.

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Review from Peggy F (Client / Service User) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The ladies that come in are friendly and chatty.
They are very caring and work at my pace.
I never feel rushed. I am very pleased with the service.
The admin and service leads always try and be flexible with my bookings.

I’d recommend the service.

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Review from J H (Client / Service User) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant-first class and more than highly recommended.

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Review from Graeme I (Cousin of Client) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have used Home Instead (Epping) to care for my cousin who is a happy but vulnerable chap in his 60s for over three years now. We are so happy we have as he is very well cared for and knows and likes the team.

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Review from D M (Client / Service User) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Punctual, friendly, considerate and thoughtful carers. The office staff are extremely efficient and thorough, well informed, always helpful and always available. We would highly recommend this company.

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Review from P M (Client / Service User) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used Home Instead for about 18 months and we have found them more than helpful and always ready to oblige in any task. It is always done with a cheerful manner and my husband and I look forward to their visits. They always arrive on time and we are informed if they are going to be late because of traffic or weather. Our dealings with the office have been very professional.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 October 2023
Overall Requires improvement
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Awards / Recognitions (11)

  • Recipient: Home InsteadDate: Friday 30 May 2025
  • Recipient: Home InsteadDate: Friday 31 May 2024
  • Recipient: Home InsteadDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023

Meet the Team (2)

Victoria Rigby Job Title: Owner Joined: 2013
Victoria Rigby

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 Claxton Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 2013
Vicky Claxton

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.

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Home Instead (Epping Forest) employs 96 carers.

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