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Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Suite 1 and 4, Unit 16A, Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7TU
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Home Straight Partnership Ltd, Oakham
Home Straight Partnership Ltd, Oakham
Home Straight Partnership Ltd, Oakham

Home Straight was founded in 2008. Home Straight's team of care professionals support to people to live independently in their own homes.

The team were rated 'Good' in all areas in their first CQC inspection in May 2018 and work closely with Rutland County Council, Social services, local GPs and other professionals.

The largest private care company in Rutland with an exemplary reputation that has been built over the last 17...  

Care Provided by Home Straight Partnership Ltd

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

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £25.70 - £38
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,600 - £1,960

Please call us to discuss your requirements and fees. We will carry out a free assessment in your home which takes around an hour. This gives us the chance to find out about your preferences and needs which will become your care plan.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Home Straight Partnership Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Home Straight Partnership Ltd 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

  • Home Straight Partnership Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Emma Knight (Directors)

Home Straight Partnership Ltd Reviews (95)

9.9

Home Straight Partnership Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Straight Partnership Ltd has 95 reviews.

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Review from A W (Son of Client) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight Partnership provide care for my father who is in his 80s. The carers are friendly and professional and make sure that his care requirements are catered for efficiently and effectively, attending on a daily basis.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for leaving this review and we are pleased we have been able to adapt the support to the changing circumstances.

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Review from Keith G (Nephew of Client) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight, have looked after my aunt, without standing quality, there is nothing say to fault their service. They go above and beyond in the care they provide. They are all very professional, helpful, and there's a bond between them. The management side of the company will help you find the best quality of care needed for your loved ones. Thank you to all of you, outstanding employees and management.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. The team very much enjoyed their visits and miss seeing your Aunt.

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Review from Paul S (Son of Client) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My 94-year-old Mother has received care in her home from Home Straight for more than two years. She is very needy and can be difficult but Home Straight and their carers have been excellent at providing care and companionship.
Home Straight is responsive when care needs change and caring when mother is confused and unclear about what is going on. The company's management are all involved in her care and when I need help or advice they know precisely who my mother is and the best solution for her.
All of Home Straight's carers are very good and some exceptional. They go beyond being care providers and seem genuinely invested in her happiness and well-being.

I would have no hesitation in suggesting Home Straight to anyone looking for a care company for their relative, it is an excellent company.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are pleased that the support has been successful and accepted. Having your support also really helps, thank you.

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Review from Francis G (Client / Service User) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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The Home Straight team provide an excellent and flexible service, which my family and my father appreciate greatly. As well as helping him to prepare meals, to clean and wash and iron clothing, the carers also provide much-needed social interaction for dad too. The service helps him to remain independent and live in his own home.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased the support is working for your father and we enjoy his weekly calls to the office and his occasional visits. He is gradually teaching everyone to make a good omelette.

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Review from G H (Son of Client) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have employed the services of Home Straight to give support and care to my mother. Firstly in her own home and now in a care environment. I can only applaud the great work the teams do on mums behalf. As mum declines with dementia, Home Straight really show how valuable they are. I couldn't recommend them more highly. Thank you.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are pleased the support is being accepted and is effective for your mother in both environments.

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Review from Linda A (Niece of Client) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Although Home Straight Partnership are an extremely professional home care service they are still able to deliver a tailored and personal service at the same time. It is quite obvious that each carer has been hand picked and they all seem to be extremely happy to be part of the team. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them, always cheery and my auntie looked forward to their visit enormously.

My aunties health sadly declined rapidly and Home Straight were amazing at accommodating our ever increasing needs. I would recommend this company without any hesitation. I can't thank them enough for the help they gave to both my auntie and myself at such a difficult time.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. The carers enjoyed their visits to your Aunt and she will be missed.

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Review from Robert H (Client / Service User) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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I received excellent service. All the carers were friendly and well trained and were conscientious in providing everything I needed. I also thought that behind the scenes, the management was competent with the logistics of organising the rotas.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It was our pleasure to support you during your recuperation.

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Review from D G (Son of Client) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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A few months ago, the existing care provider for my mother ran into staffing difficulties and had to cease providing care at short notice. This left us in a very difficult situation. We were lucky enough to find Home Straight. From the outset, they have been great! They understood the problem facing us and went out of their way to find a workable short-term solution until a more permanent one could be put in place. Their assessment of my mother's needs was very professional and thorough. During the first few weeks of providing care, they regularly checked to make sure everything was working smoothly and made minor changes when needed. All the staff we have met have been professional, caring and kind. We are very happy with the service they provide.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are pleased the support is working and your mother has settled in well with her new carers.

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Review from Gillian M (Daughter of Client) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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All the carers are lovely and chatty. They are very efficient in carrying out their tasks. Home Straight Partnership has been very accommodating on mums needs. All very professional and helpful. They have always managed to cover the care that mum needs. I am very appreciative of what they do for mum.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It's our pleasure to care for your mum and we enjoy chatting to her when she calls the office. We appreciate your support too.

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Review from J F (Daughter of Client) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Staff are friendly and willing to help with Mums needs. Timings for visits are on time and contact is always made if prior problems have arisen. The family are very pleased with all the support provided.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased the support is working not only for your mum but for the family as well.

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Review from Diana W (Sister of Client) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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From my experience from the beginning of the year to now the care provided by Home Straight has been excellent. The staff at head office have always responded quickly and have done their utmost to accommodate my brother's needs. The carers have been great, with obvious consideration of their client's needs. I am unable to help as I live over two hours away but I am confident that my brother is in good hands with Home Straight. I am so pleased that we found them.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It really helps people choose care providers to see the feedback. We are so pleased the support is working for you and your brother.

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Review from Andrew R (Son of Client) published on 15 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight has been proving a care service for my 100-year-old father for several years. At first, all he needed was someone to help him run his house and prepare meals as he lives alone. However, in recent months we have had to increase the level of care due to his failing mobility so now, in addition to the daily visits, he has a sleeping night-time carer. Throughout this time the service has always been excellent and above expectations. The carers are all very proficient, friendly and empathetic. My father was always against someone living in his house at night but now says he cannot live without them. The carers do not just provide a care service for my father, they engage with him, and provide comfort, support and reassurance when needed which relieves the loneliness of living on his own. He genuinely looks forward to their visits and I could not recommend the company and the carers more highly.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It is a pleasure to support and care for your Father and we know the carers enjoy their visits.

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Review from Pat W (Friend of Client) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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The carers are thoughtful, friendly and caring.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Client) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy to write a review for Home Straight who have been supporting Mum for the last 20 months.
The care staff who have been kind, thoughtful, reliable and always good company for her and have on occasions 'gone beyond' to address a need as it arose. Regular communication from the careers is via the online notes system, this is really helpful especially as I live quite a distance from Mum and allows me to be in touch without interrupting the care call daily.
The administrator of the carer rota is a wonderful soul who has always been able to provide support when we have needed to make changes.
The management of Home Straight have been very helpful and approachable as Mum's needs have increased over time, always putting her and her support at the centre of things.
I would definitely recommend the agency to another family who may need support for an elderly relative.

My initial contact with them was via recommendation from a family friend - good news travels.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are proud of our team and it is down to them that we get reviews like this. Thank you again.

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Review from Tracey W (Daughter of Client) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight came highly recommended. They have been wonderful and we couldn’t have coped without them. They look after my parents who are 90 & 95 years old, each with quite separate needs. The team include the same group of people, so we all get to know each other, which makes a huge difference. They are caring, chatty, considerate and have good practical knowledge, experience and oodles of common sense. If there’s a problem, it’s sorted, but they keep me updated every step of the way via a phone call and also through an app, which records each visit. They make a huge difference to my parent's health, well-being and quality of life. For our family who provide care and support, we get a huge piece of mind and know my parents are safe and cared for when we’re not there. A huge thank you!

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are so pleased that the support and care are working, it was a busy time for them and they seem to have settled in well.

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Review from Ian C (Son of Client) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mum is ninety and rather frail. She is determined to stay in her own home and Home Straight Partnership has facilitated that choice, since March 2022. I have been really impressed by the excellent and professional care they provide and they have given me peace of mind with regard to my mum’s welfare. Home Straight have been flexible and responsive and there is always someone at the end of the phone should I need support. I am happy to give them a 5-star review and would recommend them without hesitation.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are so pleased that the support is working for you both as a family.

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Review from Sue K (Daughter of Client) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My husband and I have found Home Straight to offer excellent care to my mother who has Alzheimer's and my father who is my mother's carer. We especially like that the same two carers have been involved in Mum's care right from the start which has helped her enormously when overcoming the embarrassment of personal care. The carers are generous, attentive, reliable and always have helpful advice to give when a new problem arises.

I would fully recommend Home Straight to anyone thinking about home care.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We know the carers really look forward to their visits.

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Review from Linda R (Wife of Client) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have been with Home Straight for several years and can't recommend them too highly. I feel that their aim is, to not only provide the best care possible for my husband, but to support me too. We have the same carers every week which is important for someone with dementia. We've tried different options. When I leave my husband with Home Straight, he's relaxed and chatting, with others he clings to me and asks me to not be long.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for leaving us another lovely review. We are so pleased the support is working and that your husband looks forward to the visits when "everything will be done properly". Thank you for your support over the years.

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Review from Ian B (Son of Client) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Homes straight cared for Mum over the last year (2021) before we finally moved her into a care home in December. Throughout the time we engaged Home Straight they were excellent. They have high-quality competent staff; an excellent back office team; a caring, courteous and compassionate approach to their work. We couldn’t have been happier with the care and support they gave to my mother. Would highly recommend them without hesitation.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We all enjoyed working with your mum and she will be greatly missed by us all.We are delighted that she is happy in her new home and wish her all the best.

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Review from Samantha P (Daughter of Client) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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My experience with Home Straight has been mixed. The service they have provided has ranged from excellent to poor. One carer my Dad has had has been excellent the rest have been average to poor. Jobs not completed when asked and a lack of communication. For instance, one carer could not gain access and went home. My Dad is deaf and disabled with dementia. There is a key box for them to let themselves in. My Dad could have fallen or died. Nobody alerted me or did anything to find out what was wrong. They removed my Dad’s care today without notice or adequate explanation as to why. They are unreliable and difficult to deal with. The management is patronising and unhelpful.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

We are deeply sorry this has been your experience. While you have used homecare.co.uk to air your views, we regret that the complexity and ongoing nature of this situation prevent us from responding on this platform.

We strongly urge you to contact Stevie on 01572 722590 to discuss your concerns.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 June 2018
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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  • Posted: Wednesday 12 Nov 2025Meet Kelly, our dedicated Deputy Manager With over a decade in care, Kelly has been a vital part of the Home Straight family for 10 years. From starting as a...
  • Posted: Wednesday 12 Nov 2025Dive into our autumn newsletter Uncover stories about our amazing staff, join us for our veterans coffee morning, savour a delightful seasonal soup recipe, and mark your calendar for our...

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Meet the Team (6)

Emma Knight Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2017
Emma Knight

I have worked for Home Straight since 2017, when I moved to Rutland.

I started as a support worker in 2017 and progressed with Home Straight to a Registered Manager in 2025.

I have been working in the care sector since I left school and have worked in care homes and hospitals. I had a brief break from care when I had my daughter, and then found love for care again when I moved to Rutland and found Home Straight... I haven't looked back since.

Kelly Murphy-Bull Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016
Kelly Murphy-Bull

I have worked in the care sector for almost a decade and have been with Home Straight for over 10 years. I started my journey as a carer and progressed to becoming a Train the Trainer expert in Moving and Handling, before stepping into my current role as Deputy Manager in 2025.

I believe no two days are ever the same in care, which is one of the things I love most about the job. Making a positive difference to our clients’ lives is incredibly rewarding and something I am very passionate about.

Outside of work, you will usually find me nurturing my allotment, where I even grew the flowers for my wedding.

Emma Hall Job Title: Live in Care Manager Joined: 2026
Emma Hall

I’m excited to be joining the Home Straight team/family and managing the live-in service, which will ensure we provide a high-quality, personalised service for people who wish to have full-time care at home.

Personally, I cared for my grandpa in his later life and fully understand the pressures faced by family and carers who provide care to a loved one.

I have a long career working in H&SC, starting by taking initial referrals and assessing eligibility for small packages of care for the local authority. I then moved into care management and began visiting people in the community and hospital to assess for ongoing H&SC services. Began specialising in Dementia care, conducting capacity assessments and multi-disciplinary team working. This then led onto a role working under the contracts and assurance service whereby I led on the annual audits, un/announced inspections, and portfolio management of regulated services. Most recently, I managed the community equipment service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Lisa Mulvey Job Title: Accounts Manager Joined: 2015
Lisa Mulvey

I joined Home Straight originally as a carer, and now I manage the rotas. If you call us to discuss your invoice or rota it is often me you will speak to.

I live locally with my family and my dog. I enjoy gardening and walking and spending time with my family.

Sophie Dodge Job Title: Community Engagement Officer Joined: 2018
Sophie Dodge

I began my journey with Home Straight as a cleaner, and now I’m thrilled to be serving as their Community Engagement Officer. I’m passionate about connecting with our community, empowering individuals to realise they can receive exceptional care at home, and showcasing the amazing work we do.

When I’m not championing Home Straight, you can find me enjoying the great outdoors at local parks or having fun in soft play with my son.

Amander Meade Job Title: Community Engagement Officer Joined: 2025
Amander Meade

I’m Amander, and I work part-time as a Community Engagement Officer for Home Straight and have been with the company for six months.

My role is to spread the word within the wider community in Rutland about home care in general. As part of the community team, we set up and attend as many events as possible across the region to let people know about the services Home Straight offers. Our goal is always to support Rutland people to live well at home for as long as possible.

You’ll find us handing out our goody bags and leaflets at all kinds of community events and at venues like garden centres, village halls, churches, markets, street fairs and much more.

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Home Straight Partnership Ltd employs 50 carers.

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