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Ashford Homecare

Dukeries Business Centre, 31-33 Retford Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 2PU
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Ashford Homecare, Worksop
Ashford Homecare, Worksop
Ashford Homecare, Worksop

CQC rated 'outstanding,' Ashford Homecare (formerly known as Sherwood Prime Care ) is an independent home care agency with years of experience in providing reliable, high quality and professional care.

The agency was awarded an 'outstanding' rating following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission in December 2018.

Services offered include assistance with washing, dressing, eating, medication, companionship, social visits, shopping and housework.

It can provide support for people with...  

Care Provided by Ashford Homecare

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting 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
  • 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: from £27.41

Please contact the office for pricing information.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Ashford Homecare for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Ashford Homecare 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

Owner

  • Joanne Lambert
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Margaret Staff (Registered Manager)

Ashford Homecare Reviews (68)

9.7

Ashford Homecare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.701) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashford Homecare has 68 reviews.

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Review from Carol S (Daughter of Client) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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I would recommend Sherwood Prime Care to anybody looking for 100% quality care and compassion. The ladies that look after Mum are fantastic, nothing is to much trouble. The quality of care is outstanding and Mum looks forward to the visits. Mum has early stage vascular dementia and the change in her is wonderful to see. I knew from the first home visit that my mum would be looked after 100%. The care plan was designed around Mum's needs and the quality of care she needed. I knew from the beginning I could depend on Mum receiving 100% care.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, at Ashford Homecare

Thank you so much for this great review Carol.

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Review from Glyn G (Son of Client) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service provided in, my opinion, is excellent. The carers are friendly and very caring towards my mum and provide a trustworthy service which I can rely on.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, at Ashford Homecare

Thank you for the lovely review. We are very pleased you are happy with our service.

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Review from William S (Client / Service User) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I did not want a carer I only got them to come for my daughter's peace of mind. I am glad I did they make my day and night.

They are cheerful, well turned out and do the job without fuss. I have nothing but praise for them.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, at Ashford Homecare

Ahh what a great review! We're so pleased we are making a difference to your life. Thank you very much for taking the time to review us.

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Review from John S (Husband of Client) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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In my view, Sherwood Prime Care Ltd are by far the pinnacle of care providers in the area. They are simply the best!

Reply from Joanne Lambert, at Ashford Homecare

Wow, what a wonderful review! We are so pleased you are happy with our service. Thank you John.

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Review from M P (Client / Service User) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Helpful, cheerful staff.
Concerned about the person - asking relevant questions tactfully.

Very thorough.

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Review from Kathryn K (Daughter of Client) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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The relief I felt when care was put in place for my Mum was enormous. But more so the quality of the delivery of care has equally been as much a relief. Good communication and sensitive management has backed all of this up. I wanted my Mum to remain at home in her own four walls for as long as possible. Sherwood Prime Care are enabling this to happen. Mum's needs vary from one day to the next. The flexibility to meet these requirements and provide tailored care has been brilliant. There’s always a sensitive ear for me on the phone too, as at times things can be a challenge as a main carer support is always there. Thank you to an all-round team.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, at Ashford Homecare

Thank you very much for this lovely review. We are very pleased you are happy with our service!

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Review from Richard T (Son of Client) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise the staff and carers at Sherwood Prime Care highly enough. They are all friendly, helpful and courteous and have brought a significant improvement to the quality of my Mum's life by ensuring she can stay in her home but still have the security of a daily visit to ensure she is set up for the day ahead.

Many thanks to the owner, manager and all of the team for all their help.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, at Ashford Homecare

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased you and your mum are happy with our service.

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Review from Kevin M (Son of Client) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has received an excellent service form Sherwood Prime Care. I particularly like the fact that she has a designated carer who does most of the visits and is very supportive. The company and staff are very friendly and reliable and I would have no hesitation in recommending others to use them.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, Director at Ashford Homecare

Thank you for your lovely review, Kevin. We are so pleased you are happy with our service!

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Review from Kevin M (Son of Client) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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The care that Sherwood Prime Care has provided for my father over the past few years has been exceptional during a very difficult time. Not only do the of the carers help dad with all his daily needs but the really care for him.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, Director at Ashford Homecare

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We're pleased you're happy with our service.

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Review from Maurice H (Son-in-law of Client) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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As the son-in-law of the client/service user, my mother-in-law, a lady of 92 and now who is becoming infirm. I was informed by a council social worker of a company called 'Sherwood Prime Care'. After a little initial interview with my mother-in-law and the relevant agencies involved, they (Sherwood Prime Care) were taken on as a private contract, as requested by my mother-in-law. There was no upselling of the company promising things that could not be delivered (unlike other agencies) and she has the chance and always does, to change her support plan if she needs more assistance. The staff are always clean and well presented in uniform. After prior dealings with other DCA's and care companies in general, I am extremely impressed with the professional conduct of the team that works with my mother-in-law. Knowing that every day she will have a visitor and that she gets to know each one, gives me a break when I can just 'switch off' and deal with my own pressures in life 5*.

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Review from Marylyne O (Daughter of Client) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Sherwood Prime Care have been absolutely perfect carers for my 92-year-old father. They are caring, professional and have been very flexible to our needs, and I must say have gone the extra mile in every situation. I would highly recommend them to other people. First class in all areas.

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Review from Diana R (Wife of Client) published on 15 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are punctual, very polite and understanding of the patient and his condition.

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Review from Joan H (Client / Service User) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very good couldn't do better, pleasant, willing to do anything asked.

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Review from Edith E (Client / Service User) published on 22 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant people, look forward to their company.

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Review from Jean W (Client / Service User) published on 15 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Carers come daily. No issues with the service. The ladies are caring and kind, always offer more service than we require. Carers who have been so far are approachable. Would not manage without this help.

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Review from D T (Wife of Client) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Sherwood Prime Care are very caring and thoughtful and my husband is number 1 whenever they call to help us.

My husband doesn't feel uncomfortable when he has his three hours sit. He is more happy with this company because he is never neglected by the carers. They cook his food very carefully and always make sure he doesn't choke on his food, drinks etc.

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Review from P M (Daughter of Client) published on 7 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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I picked Sherwood Pine from a list of agencies given by the hospital, what a good choice it was. First they visited mum at home four times a day to help with daily life. She loved these visits. It was important that she was comfortable with the people looking after her. Then when she had a couple of falls. Staff went the extra mile to stay with her till I or the ambulance arrived.
Eventually mum moved into residential care. Then came the phone call, the home couldn't manage mum's needs at night. Social services suggested I find a carer. There was no doubt who to call. Sherwood told me not to panic and managed to find cover at short notice. They support mum during the night in a residential home setting. Throughout, their contact has been exemplary; most of the carers are excellent, but any issues with staffing have been dealt with swiftly.

They supported both mum and me at a very difficult time and I do not know what we would have done without them. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Review from Stephen W (Client / Service User) published on 31 July 2017 Submitted via Website
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Sherwood provides a flexible care plan which is important to me as our needs can vary each week.
The carers are well trained and do things right - it is reassuring that they know what they can do and when to seek extra advice or assistance rather than acting in a way that could put them or their client at risk.
The carers all have different personalities but are consistent in providing a friendly, professional and compassionate service.
They are very reliable and always on time, they go out of their way to cheer people up.

They look for what needs to be done rather than just doing what they are told.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, Director at Ashford Homecare

Thank you for a lovely review Steve.

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Review from Alex T (Daughter of Client) published on 28 June 2017 Submitted via Website
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The recommendation came from Mums social worker and we have been extremely happy with every aspect of this company.

The ethos, professionalism, support, attitude, and quality of the carers, manager and owner have exceeded my expectations and I share this experience with everyone I come into contact with. Nothing is ever too much trouble and I feel we are all part of one team trying to support my Mum who has Dementia to continue to live at home for as long as possible. Also, it was very important for me that Mum is happy with carers coming into her home and she loves every one of them and sees them as an extension of our family.

Reply from Joanne Lambert, Director at Ashford Homecare

Thank you so much for this lovely review Alex. Your mum touches the hearts of all our carers.

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Review from M C (Client / Service User) published on 15 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been using Sherwood Prime Care since March 2017 and have found them to be excellent in every way. The carers are very professional, very caring, attend to all my needs, they are always cheerful and I look forward to their visits to me every day. The carers are well managed and supervised and management staff keep in touch with me on a regular basis to ensure I am happy with the service provided. The carers always have the time to chat, have a laugh/giggle and make me feel very special and cared about. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this company.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 December 2018
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • Recipient: Ashford HomecareDate: Friday 30 May 2025
  • Recipient: Ashford HomecareDate: Friday 31 May 2024
  • Recipient: Ashford HomecareDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023

Meet the Team (1)

Margaret Staff Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2013
Margaret Staff
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
- Level 4 Care Management

- Level 2 End-of-Life Care

Over the last twenty years, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience working in domiciliary care, nursing homes and mental health secure units. I believe that our success is attributed to my open, approachable management style, and our staff know that I am always on hand to offer advice and support when needed.

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How many Carers does Ashford Homecare employ?

Ashford Homecare employs 46 carers.

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