
such a personal touch, who's carers are respectful and kind and professional and absolutely CAREMary C(Daughter of Client/Service User)



such a personal touch, who's carers are respectful and kind and professional and absolutely CAREMary C(Daughter of Client/Service User)



Home Instead North Herts were rated outstanding by CQC in September 2019, an additional assessment was made in 2022 and they continue to remain Outstanding.
Un-rushed Visits - Non-uniformed staff - Outstanding CQC Rating - No hidden costs - Ongoing Assessment - Daily Care Notes to Family via your Mobile - Assigned Management of Care, one to one assessment and communication.
Tailored Made Packages - Including support with:
Dementia & Specialist Support
Medication
Nutrition &...
Care Provided by Home Instead North Herts
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- Live-in Care
- 24 Hour Care
- Overnight Care (Waking)
- Overnight Care (Sleeping)
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
- 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
Live in and large care packages POA
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Home Instead North Herts for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Home Instead North Herts 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
- Home Instead
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Olufemi Babalola (Owner)
Home Instead North Herts Reviews (78)
Home Instead North Herts has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Home Instead North Herts has 78 reviews.
Home Instead changed my parent's lives, they cared for my father in his final months on the planet and shouldered the burden of his care from my mother as much as they could, it made for a much more comfortable life for my dad and ensured mum could take a rest from the day-to-day care she had been giving him. As much as the tasks and jobs were done and done brilliantly with amazing professionalism. The real difference is in the people, the people that cared for my dad were amazing with him, the promise of quality time spent with the client and the importance of the one-to-one relationship was the most important part of all of dad's care. Beautiful, caring people with a genuine interest in the human being they are spending time caring for is the jewel in Home Instead's crown, it changed my dad and mums lives, for that we will always be grateful.
We are so very honoured to have received this feedback. Thank You. We will take the time to share with the team how their efforts have made such a profound difference. Thank You so much for your kind words.
My mum, who suffers from dementia, has been cared for by Home Instead care givers for some time. She has now moved into assisted living but the quality of care and compassion is such that we continue to retain a weekly visit in addition to the on-site care Mum now has. At every stage, Mum has been treated with dignity and understanding. The maturity of the care givers is second to none. They all took time to get to know Mum and all the nuances of her condition, often going above and beyond my expectations in the care they gave. I can't thank them enough for the peace of mind they have given me and the joy they have given Mum. Thank you!
What a lovely review. We can't tell you how much your words mean to us all. What you have described is exactly what we aim to achieve for our clients and their families. Your words provide us with the encouragement to do our very very best to support those who value our efforts and mission.
Excellent standard of care provided by caregivers in all areas - cleaning, shopping, care and companionship.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I'm so glad we could offer the support you and your family needed.
Mum started using Home Instead about a month ago following a long assessment period with a variety of temporary carers. The care and personal touches provided by Home Instead has been brilliant and I have noticed a real difference in mum’s enthusiasm and mood since she has been having these daily visits. Thank you!
Brilliant! We are so happy you can see a positive difference in your mum, that's what we are aiming for. I totally agree it's the little things that make a person feel valued, special and good! Thank You!
Unfortunately, my mother’s health declined rapidly over a few days, from being independent, doing her own cooking and washing to hardly being able to speak, eat and look after herself. Not knowing what was wrong with her, I called the doctor who didn’t examine her and just did her blood pressure. I live over a hundred miles from my mother, so I searched for suitable carers in Letchworth and I'm so pleased I found Home Instead. The carer came the next day to assess my mother and to everyone's horror found she had a severe infection and sepsis. They immediately arranged for the ambulance and she is now in hospital extremely poorly. But without Home Instead, she would have continued to deteriorate at home in discomfort and pain. I'm eternally grateful to their carers for spotting the problem and acting swiftly.
We are so pleased to have been able to intervene in this difficult situation. Thank you for taking the time to recognise our professionalism and dedication to supporting others.
The support, care and kindness shown to my mother has been outstanding. Nothing has been too much trouble for the agency and the carers. As Mum's health has deteriorated they have responded rapidly and thoughtfully to the changing situation. Communication has been excellent - Mum and I feel she is in safe hands. I really don't know where we would have turned to, so have no hesitation in recommending Home Instead (Letchworth).
In these strange times and difficult times, it is an absolute joy when we receive feedback like this. We will let our team know the positive impact their effort is having. Thank you so much.
All good. Could not ask for a better service.
Our thanks to you for taking the time to give us this feedback. We are delighted to be of service. Thank You.
Home Instead is very proactive and helpful. They do things at a moment's notice. They are good at arranging trips and journeys. They get me out and about and take me shopping and on appointments. Great service and staff.
My experience with Home Instead caregivers commenced at the beginning of April. I have recently been discharged from a long period in hospital. I was in a physically weak condition. My two carers made sure that I took the necessary medications, drank plenty of water and eat healthy meals though my appetite was small at that time. The care and thoughtfulness I have received over the past 8 weeks have restored my health. I am sad to be losing these friends.
After the first meeting and assessment of Dad's needs, we met the people who will be taking Dad out.
Dad has been to a hospital appointment and general outings with Home Instead staff, he enjoys their visits.
When his dementia took a dip and he had to move into a residential home they kept in touch and Dad is still enjoying seeing them.
I cannot thank them enough and would recommend them.
In February 2019 after consultation with doctors, I was allowed a holiday for much-needed respite, only made possible with the support and guidance of Home Instead, who organised insurance and cover so both carers could share the needed 24-hour care. A week abroad required thorough organisation; transport of equipment to ensure my security and mobility. I felt we worked well as a team, to ensure my safety and needs were met. It was a valuable bonding experience, as we learnt about the problems which face travellers with special requirements, sharing some interesting and humorous situations, adding to our enjoyment and experience, whilst re-boosting my confidence in being able to lead a normal life: an experience I may not have had without the carers, and the Home Instead team.
"In fact - they are now part of my family" - For us, - it just doesn't get better than this! Thank You sooo much for the opportunity.
They are so friendly and it is a joy to have them come into the house, in fact, I look forward to it as I'm confined to the house at the moment as I'm on oxygen concentrator for 10 hrs a day. They work hard and the house always looks good, nice and clean when they have left. I extremely recommend this company to others and will continue to do so in the future. I hope they continue to maintain the high standards in the future.
Dear Mrs W - it's our absolute pleasure - I can't wait to let the girls know of your praise for them. Coming from you - this is praise indeed as in your professional nursing experience you know what good standards really look like.
The carers are chosen carefully to be a good fit with Dad so, as far as is humanly possible, the same carers are always used which is a great comfort for my father and means I can leave him in their care with no concerns. The office is professional, friendly, understanding and will basically do everything they can to help.
I couldn’t manage without them.
Brilliant! Thanks so much for this lovely feedback!
We have been using Home Instead since receiving funding for me to have a break from caring for my wife. The ladies who have been looking after her are absolutely magnificent, we are so happy, and I feel so comfortable leaving my wife in their care.
When we receive comments like this it's just the very best! Thank you so much for taking time to say such nice things.
I have nothing but praise for the staff who have assisted me. Very friendly and helpful.
Thank you!
The care provider and the care I received was excellent. It made me feel safe in my own home.
Living at home is possible if we can find the right person to build a trusting relationship with. We are delighted we were able to do this and create that sense of safety and support that we all deserve. Thanks so much for taking the time to provide such positive feedback on our service.
I would recommend Home Instead with total confidence.
I would never have thought my father would have accepted carers but he has wholeheartedly, but I think that is only because of the Home Instead team.
Fantastic.
So delighted to be of service. We know it's a minefield out there trying find a trustworthy service and so we are delighted to have been given the chance to make a real difference. I'll let the whole team know of your lovely feedback, it's the fuel that keeps us all going. Thank You!
I was concerned about how she would be initially, accepting having support at home. However, Home Instead Senior Care (Stevenage & North Herts) have given her the time she needs and she has nothing but positive things to say about her carer.
We wanted an agency that could provide consistency with careers and could become a companion for my Nan. Which has been achieved and I’m extremely grateful for Everything they have done.
Just so motivating and heartening to know that we are making such a positive difference for others. I shall be sure to share this lovely feedback with our whole team when we have a little Christmas cheer together. Thank you so much for taking the time .
So much so, that my dad (who has early dementia), doesn't even think of them as carers. Just people that come and see him every day, to make him some breakfast, put a sandwich in the fridge, see how he is and does the cleaning for him. But more importantly, people that come and chat with him and treat him as a person, rather than a patient.
Wonderful positive feedback! Just great to get hear that what we do is valued. Thanks for taking the time to say so.
Although she was scared and not sure at first, Home Instead was very diplomatic, kind and caring and matched mum perfectly to her wonderful carer and to 2 other carers who helped during holidays. Mum and her family cannot praise all at Home Instead enough. A recent stay in hospital for me would have been a disaster for mum without the extra care and support provided. Thank you to all at Home Instead. We could not do without you.
In our wee team meeting this morning I shared this lovely feedback. Thanks for letting us know we are a trusted valued support. It makes our hearts fly!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 September 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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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Meet the Team (9)

Hello, I’m Femi, the owner of Home Instead in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire. I have a 22 year background in medical practice, specialising in mental health. My clinical practice over the years has helped forge strong personal and professional values that are in line with Home Instead’s core value of client centred care.
My personal experience of looking after a parent with dementia, as well as my professional work as a specialist in dementia care has allowed me to understand the importance of promoting the client’s independence and ability to make choices, even in the face of the odds and challenges they might be facing, as a consequence of poor health.
My experience and values from clinical practice will be brought to bear in providing overarching leadership to the franchise as it continues to further its vision of providing care to the highest standards, in our local communities of Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage and surrounding towns and villages.

Our Registered Manager is deeply committed to delivering care that is not only safe and effective, but truly meaningful for every individual we support.
Her AimTo ensure our service is consistently Caring, Safe, Effective and Responsive — not just for our clients, but for the care pros and wider team who make everything possible.
Her WhyFor her, care is more than a career — it’s a personal mission. She was drawn to the role to make a genuine difference; to be part of something that gives back and improves lives every single day.
Having recently supported her Mum following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, she has experienced first-hand how vital compassionate, reliable support at home can be. She also cared for her Dad through end-of-life care following cancer, giving her a deep understanding of the emotional, practical, and human aspects of outstanding care.
These experiences shape everything she does. She is passionate about ensuring people know that support is available to help them live safely, comfortably, and happily in their own homes — but more than that, she is driven to deliver blooming good care.
Care that is:
Truly person-centredThoughtfully tailored to individual needs and goals
Delivered with dignity, respect, and compassion
Under her leadership, the focus is always on providing outstanding, bespoke care while supporting care pros to grow, feel valued, and deliver the very best for every client.

Our Training Manager is passionate about equipping every care pro with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver outstanding care in the community.
Her AimTo provide high-quality training and education that ensures every care pro feels safe, supported, and confident when visiting clients — empowering them to deliver care that truly makes a difference.
Her WhyHer care journey began at a young age, inspired by her dad. During school holidays, she would join him at work, helping out and experiencing first-hand the importance of compassionate care. Christmas Days were often spent in a care home, serving dinner and handing out presents, while her mum prepared their own celebrations at home.
These early experiences sparked a passion that has never left her. From those moments, she knew that working in care was not just something she wanted to do — it was where she belonged.
Today, she brings that same enthusiasm and dedication into her role, creating engaging, supportive learning environments where care pros can grow and thrive. She understands that great care starts with great training, and she takes pride in helping others build the confidence and skills needed to provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred support.
Her commitment ensures that every care pro is not only well-prepared but truly inspired to deliver the highest standard of care.

Our Scheduler plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, ensuring both clients and care pros receive the consistency and reliability they deserve.
Her AimTo create schedules that run seamlessly, providing clients with dependable, continuous care while supporting care pros with well-organised, manageable rotas.
She understands that great care relies on consistency — familiar faces, trusted relationships, and visits that happen when expected.
Her ApproachFlexibility is at the heart of everything she does. She works closely with clients, their families, and care pros to adapt schedules as needs change, ensuring support is always in the right place at the right time.
Whether it’s:
Arranging additional visits for hospital appointmentsPutting extra support in place following a hospital discharge
Responding quickly to changing care needs
She is always available to listen, adjust, and find the best solution.
With a calm, organised approach and a strong commitment to continuity of care, she helps ensure that every client experience is smooth, responsive, and centred around their individual needs.

Joanna is the glue that keeps the office running smoothly — a true “jack of all trades” who supports every part of the team and should never be underestimated!
Her AimTo support the office, care team, and clients by ensuring clear, effective communication that underpins smooth day-to-day operations and continued success and growth.
Her ApproachIn her role, Joanna has a unique oversight of the whole service. This allows her to identify potential challenges early and take proactive steps to resolve them, helping everything run efficiently behind the scenes.
She is organised, approachable, and always ready to step in wherever needed — whether supporting the team, assisting care pros, or helping families navigate their care journey.
What She BringsJoanna is often one of the first points of contact for new clients and their families. She takes pride in guiding them through those early stages, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and supported from the very beginning.
She is particularly skilled at:
Signposting people to the right information and supportKeeping communication flowing clearly between the office and the field
Providing practical, day-to-day support across the whole team
For Joanna, the most rewarding part of her role is simple — being able to help everyone. Her dedication and versatility make her an invaluable part of the team and a key contributor to delivering a positive experience for both clients and care pros.

I’m an organised and supportive administrator who thrives on teamwork and efficiency.
I enjoy keeping things running smoothly and helping others succeed. Whether it’s coordinating tasks, problem -solving or offering helping hand I am always ready to step in and make a difference.
I believe in collaboration, clear communication and keeping things stress free!

Claire is a dedicated and compassionate Field Care Supervisor who plays a vital role in supporting both clients and care pros to achieve the highest standards of care.
With a strong background in domiciliary care, Claire brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of what quality, person-centred support looks like. She is passionate about ensuring that every client receives care that is not only safe and effective but also delivered with dignity, respect, and genuine kindness.
In her role, Claire works closely with care pros in the field, offering guidance, supervision, and ongoing support. She conducts regular spot checks, client reviews, and competency assessments, helping to maintain consistency and compliance while also encouraging professional development within the team. Claire is approachable and supportive, always ready to listen and provide practical solutions to any challenges that arise.
Claire takes great pride in building strong relationships with clients and their families, ensuring their needs and preferences are understood and met. Her attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement help to uphold the high standards expected across the service.
Known for her positive attitude and calm, reassuring presence, Claire is a valued member of the team who continually strives to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Joyce is a compassionate and dedicated Field Care Supervisor who is committed to ensuring every client receives the highest standard of care, while supporting care pros to feel confident and valued in their roles.
Her AimTo ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality care is delivered to every client, while supporting care pros in the field to provide compassionate, person-centred support.
Her ApproachJoyce works closely with both clients and care pros, building strong relationships based on trust, understanding, and open communication. She regularly carries out spot checks, client reviews, and competency assessments, helping to maintain excellent standards while offering guidance and reassurance to the team.
She is approachable and supportive, always taking the time to listen and offer practical advice. Joyce understands that delivering outstanding care relies on both skill and confidence, and she is passionate about helping care pros grow and succeed in their roles.
What She BringsJoyce takes pride in ensuring that every client feels heard, respected, and supported in a way that reflects their individual needs and preferences. With a keen eye for detail and a caring nature, she helps ensure that care remains consistent, responsive, and of the highest quality.
Her calm and positive presence makes her a trusted part of the team, and she is always focused on making a real difference — both for the clients we support and the care pros she works alongside every day.

Our Recruiter is at the heart of growing our team, helping to find compassionate, dedicated individuals who truly make a difference in the lives of our clients.
His AimTo attract, support, and recruit care pros who share our values, ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding, person-centred care across our community.
His ApproachHe understands that recruitment is about more than filling roles — it’s about finding the right people. Those who are kind, reliable, and genuinely passionate about supporting others.
From the very first enquiry through to onboarding, he creates a welcoming and supportive experience, helping new care pros feel confident, informed, and excited to begin their journey.
He takes the time to get to know each candidate, recognising their strengths and ensuring they feel valued from the very start.
What He BringsWith a people-focused approach and a keen eye for potential, he plays a vital role in building a strong, compassionate team. He works closely with the office and training team to ensure every new starter is set up for success.
For him, the most rewarding part of the role is seeing new care pros grow, develop, and go on to make a positive impact in the lives of clients every day.
His enthusiasm, warmth, and commitment help ensure that the team continues to grow with individuals who truly embody what outstanding care looks like.
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