Caremark NI

3 Balloo Place, Bangor BT19 7BP
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9.9 23 Reviews
  • Caremark NI, Bangor
Caremark NI delivers a wide range of homecare services, ranging from respite care and companionship to assistance with personal care. Caremark can also provide care and support with day-to-day domestic activities.

The award winning team is passionate about providing the highest standard of person-centred care, ensuring the needs and dignity of each client is put at the forefront of the care they provide. This has led to Caremark NI becoming a well-known and respected care provider across much of Northern Ireland.

Caremark NI believes that ongoing investment in people safeguards the quality of its service; so all staff complete comprehensive induction training and have access to enhanced support and training opportunities within the Caremark Training Academy.
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Care Provided

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Children (0-18)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • 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

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £28 – £30.50

Please Note:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve (after 5pm) and New Year's Day will be charged at double time.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Caremark NI to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)
Explain these funding types

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Alana Workman (Care Manager)

Caremark NI Reviews (23)

9.9

Caremark NI has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Caremark NI has 23 reviews.

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Review from Agnes H (Wife of Client) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caremark has been very good at looking after my husband. Always so helpful and friendly.
It means so much to me to know he his getting the care he needs.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thank you very much for your review, Agnes. We are so pleased to hear that your husband has been receiving great care, and that you both enjoy the carers coming in!

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Review from S H (Wife of Client) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our morning & evening carers are pleasant, professional & very helpful. Their presence for morning & bed calls definitely makes our lives easier.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thanks for your review, it is always great to hear that the service that our amazing staff provide is making a positive impact on your lives.

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Review from M G (Client) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been delighted with the care I have received.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thankyou so much for your review, we are glad that the service you are experiencing is of high quality and is helping to make a difference in your life to promote independence.

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Review from Pauline W (Daughter of Client) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caremark come into my dad, 86 years old, 5 times a day to shower in the morning and toilet rest of the day. The carers are all great and respectful to my dad even the twilight. As he will/should be sleeping, they are great to try to not waken him when he needs changing. I also have 4 visits a week,
these two carers are fantastic with my dad and often the past three years have stayed the same two as with dementia this is great for my dad. I wouldn't change Caremark as I am very happy with the company and staff I have are a great support.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thanks for your kind review, it is great to hear that the care delivered is excellent. We all love your Dad at Caremark, he is a real character indeed.

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Review from Elaine M (Daughter of Client) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring, friendly staff. Carer goes the extra mile.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thanks for your kind comments. We are glad you are happy with the care received.

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Review from David D (Son-in-law of Client) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very welcoming to all who come to the memory cafe. The activities are well throughout for all attending. An extra activity depending on thoughts and insurance would be a lot of exercises that could be done from the chairs. We both enjoy the experience of the memory cafe and the little craft
work can be taken home. I would recommend them to all.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are so glad that you enjoy our memory cafe and we will certainly look at introducing some exercises to our sessions which would be great fun indeed!

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Review from H B (Wife of Client) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with all the staff. They are so caring and come on time and let me know if I need to speak to the GP, etc.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thank you for your feedback, we are happy that you have had a positive experience with our team. Caremark NI.

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Review from A W (Client) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Support and staff are excellent.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thankyou for your feedback, we are happy to hear that the service we provide is working so well.

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Review from L S (Client) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently underwent a long neurosurgical operation, which was lengthy, painful, and left me needing a neck brace for five months. I could not have got through it but for the care given to me by my wonderful carers and especially one staff member in particular who went the extra mile and ensured she
had a way to get my hair washed and styled, lifting me up and encouraging me all the way. The girls know how I appreciate them, but I just want to thank you specifically for being you, a blessing in my life, thank you Caremark for the last five and a half years.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback and are very glad to hear that your experience of care has made a positive impact. We will, of course, pass on your comments to the relevant team members.

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Review from A C (Sister of Client) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find Caremark staff friendly and efficient. My sister enjoys the company of the staff and has three calls per day. They are good at leaving feedback on each call and the support is great.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Operations Director at Caremark NI

Thank you for your feedback, feedback is very important for us and it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be sent to the care assistants who went into the home, which I am sure will be much appreciated. Kind regards.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Client) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caremark provided care for our elderly mother for two years. Initially, the single-call care was person-centred, professional and compassionate. It was always of a high standard. In the later stage of decline, this excellent service continued with doubles. Mum looked forward to their visits. The carers
always fit around other services such as nurses from another home care provider. Mum remained in her own home until she passed. This would not have been possible without Caremark's support, the staff and management. For this, we are most appreciative.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Managing Director at Caremark NI

Thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be sent to the care assistants who went into the home, which I am sure will be much appreciated. I know the care assistants that went into your mother were very fond of her indeed. Kind Regards

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Review from Anne S (Wife of Client) published on 16 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has only recently agreed to have carers come in to help him due to living with Alzheimer's. I was very nervous in the beginning, unsure of how he would react. He absolutely loves their visits now and looks forward to a wee bit of craic with all of them! He is cared for so well, and we couldn't
have wished for any better. Thank you all so very much.
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Review from Jackie M (Daughter of Client) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had dementia and a range of physical health problems and was cared for at home by my dad with Caremark carers coming into the house four times per day. Despite staff shortages and pressure, the staff were delightful and both my parents loved to see them. Staff were cheerful, courteous, very
respectful and communicated well with us when there were any problems or worries about either parent. It was a great reassurance to me and my siblings that there were so many visits in the day, someone was checking in regularly and all the staff were always up for a quick chat with my dad which he enjoyed a lot. We couldn’t recommend this service highly enough and are very grateful for their support.
Reply from Richard Magrath, Managing Director at Caremark NI

Thank you, Jackie, for your kind words. Your positive feedback is so important and much appreciated, and we will pass on your comments to the staff who looked after your mum and I know this will be greatly appreciated.

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Review from Walter K (Son of Client) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had been suffering from a variety of issues and deteriorated to the point of requiring help. Help started with morning and evening calls. From early January 2021 my mother's health went downhill fast. The care package increased to double care 4 times daily. Prompt, efficient excellent service.
For the last 6 weeks of her life Mum was completely bedbound, I watched as the care teams cared for, bathed, changed and engaged with my mother. A first-class team.
Reply from The Caremark Team, The Caremark Team at Caremark NI

Thank you, Walter, for your kind words. We always encourage a true reflection of our service and your positive feedback is so important and much appreciated, and we will pass on your comments to the staff who looked after your mother.

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Review from Ciara B (Daughter of Client) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Mum had a care package put in following a stay in hospital. We had numerous problems with Caremark. The staff didn't stay the allocated time (30 mins). The majority of the calls fell extremely short of the time. Most calls were only 8-10 mins even though they were paid the 30 mins! This was brought
to their attention on many occasions and wasn't rectified. Mum was reported missing but was in her bed and medication was failed to be given. The girls weren't given travel time to get from one service user to the next. The staff that came in were very nice.
Reply from The Caremark Team, The Caremark Team at Caremark NI

We always encourage a true reflection of our service. Points to clarify:
Time falling short - Trust clients are measured for care by the trust as per tasks required. Your mother did not require the allocated time for tasks, Caremark followed trust contractual procedures which is to report this to the CM to review client needs and reduce times. A letter expressing the pressures on the care industry in the home file detailed that call lengths would vary due to the pandemic.
Medication - CSW who attended asked your mother if she had taken her meds, her response was yes, and as the CSW expressed, she was very convincing, this resulted in a medication incident. Caremark identify medication errors and act accordingly by updating the trust and staff would attend retraining.
Our recent RQIA inspection including discussion of this complaint resulting in a clear inspection with no recommendations or requirements.
Value for money - care was completely funded by the trust not privately.

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Review from I M (Client) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Carers were reasonably prompt, properly attired with PPE and gave me all the help I needed with dignity and respect maintained.
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Review from N C (Daughter of Client) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All carers treated my father with kindness, dignity and respect during a very difficult time for him and the family. We could not have managed without their care and support.
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Review from Debi M (Daughter of Client) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank the carers from Caremark who looked after my daddy enough. They treated him with dignity, professionalism but most importantly kindness and compassion. Thank you for all the help and support provided to our family during this very difficult time. With your support and care, we were able
to fulfil Dad's wish of staying at home surrounded by his family.
Reply from The Caremark Team, The Caremark Team at Caremark NI

Thank you, Debi, for your kind words. Your positive feedback is so important and much appreciated, and we will pass on your comments to the staff who looked after your Dad. He was indeed a true gent.

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Review from A F (Daughter of Client) published on 3 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caremark has provided excellent care and support for my father, in a caring and sensitive manner.
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Review from M B (Wife of Client) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Generally good.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.850)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10 for Caremark NI is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.850 for Caremark NI is calculated as follows: ( (51 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.85
  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 Caremark NI is based on 11 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.

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Meet the Team (4)

Emily

Emily Magrath

Job Title: Operations Director Joined: 2012

Emily has a degree in Health Promotion, a postgraduate diploma in Health Promotion and a Masters in Executive Leadership. Emily worked in the voluntary sector in Northern Ireland’s leading Cancer Charity Action Cancer, managing the charity's Health Promotion services before leaving to set up Caremark Northdown, Ards and Belfast with her husband Richard.

Richard

Richard Magrath

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2012

Richard has a wealth of business experience having run and operated a number of his own successful businesses over the past 20 years. He has a passion to provide high standards of care in Northern Ireland and also to create positive team work environments.

Alana

Alana Workman

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2019

Alana has been working in the domiciliary care sector for over 10 years. Alana joined the Caremark team in April 2019 and was shortly promoted to Care Manager in October 2019. Alana holds her Level 3 certificate in Health and Social Care and is at the final stages of completing her Level 5 Health and Social Care. Outside of work, Alana volunteers within a youth organisation focusing on youth development.

Roxanne

Roxanne Abel

Job Title: Training & Compliance Manager Joined: 2017

Roxanne has worked in education and training since 2011 and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Further Education. She has a wealth of experience in developing bespoke training sessions, personalised to meet organisational needs as well as running a dynamic learning environment. Roxanne is a Dementia Friends trainer for the Alzheimer’s Society and has enhanced the knowledge of the workforce in the provision of Dementia Friends workshops. She is currently working towards her L5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care that she will use to extend inhouse training and QCF opportunities for staff members.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caremark NI

What Type of Services does Caremark NI offer?

Caremark NI offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Caremark NI employ?

Caremark NI employs 100 carers.

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