Calida Care is a trusted provider of high-quality home care, and passionate about supporting individuals to remain in the comfort of their home with no compromise to independence, lifestyle or relationships. They provide domiciliary (visiting) homecare in and around Basingstoke & Deane and 24 hour, Live-in Care throughout the South East, including Guildford, Winchester, Chichester, Bournemouth & Salisbury.
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Care Provided by Calida Care
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- Live-in Care
- 24 Hour 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
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Daily Charges per Person
- Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £31.50 - £33
- Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,400 - £1,500
Rates are inclusive of all travel costs.
VAT is not chargeable on our services.
Contact Calida Care 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)
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Good to Know
Owner
- Calida Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lucy Perkins (Head of Operations)
Calida Care Reviews (46)
Calida Care has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.95) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Calida Care has 46 reviews.
Calida Care has been phoning me each morning for over two years to make sure that I am up and about and well. They are always cheerful and friendly and we always exchange news and chat for a while. They have also collected prescription and shopped for me when I was unwell. On one occasion I had to visit A&E and they took me and made sure I had something to eat and drink on my long wait and saw me safely home. It is very reassuring for me at 84 and live alone with no near family to know that they are only a phone call away if I need them. A friendly and reliable team.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we all love our daily chats with you!
I was very impressed by their professional, personable approach.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, we are here to help whenever you need us.
They have provided mental stimulation, structure, food preparation, and day-to-day support, all of which have greatly enhanced her quality of life. They are incredibly kind and attentive, and they always make her feel safe and well cared for.
I would also like to acknowledge the office staff, who consistently go out of their way to help. They regularly work beyond their normal hours, and when we urgently needed to arrange live-in care, they responded extremely quickly and ensured everything was put in place without delay. Their dedication and efficiency have been invaluable.
As none of the family live nearby, it is a great comfort to have such excellent care, support and responsiveness. We are truly grateful for the positive impact the whole team has had on my cousin's wellbeing.
Your kind words mean so much to Calida, thank you for recognising the dedication and positive impact our wonderful team deliver.
The team at Calida had looked after my sister for many years. My sister really apprecaited what they did for her and I likewise. My sister looked forward to seeing her carers and they were wonderfully helpful in all that they did for her. The team at Calida are caring and kind and helpful and it is more than just a job for them. I highly recommend the Calida team
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, it was a pleasure caring for your wonderful sister.
It is obvious that Calida are very selective in recruiting and then that training and motivation are important plus becoming a member of the team. All the staff we have met show concern in my wife' s needs ; she is a Stroke victim & wheelchair bound but she enjoys their visits and care.
I have no hesitation in recommending Calida.
Such a lovely review! Thank you so much, it's an absolute pleasure working with you and your wife.
I started using Calida Care in February after an initial call round to other companies (3 in total). Before we had even decided who we were using for my Father, it was clear that Calida Care, just by one phone call were going to be the ones to use. Whether it be the Office Team or any of the Carers, nothing is too much trouble. Whoever it is always keeps my Father involved in the conversation. He is not talked over or dismissed. Admittedly the carers only go in every evening, but he is more than happy to see them, and I can be there also. I think that Calida Care do go that extra mile, I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we are delighted that you chose Calida to care for your father, it's an absolute pleasure!
We have used Calida since February 2023, firstly for both parents and since December 2025 for just Mum, as sadly my Dad passed away with dementia. The team made Dad's last months as comfortable as possible, and filled his time with smiles, laughter and love. For that Mum and I are truly grateful. The team, including the most amazing live in carer, currently look after Mum who is bed-bound, and lost her speech, continence, and the use of her right side due to a severe stroke. The team's attention to her comfort and wellbeing are superb. They are all such joyful people who go the extra mile to make Mum laugh, and can often be seen singing and dancing around her bed once care has been completed. Mum loves all of them and they definitely brighten her day. The management team are incredible and pay great attention to the details of Mum's care. No request is ever too much for them. We have used two other care agencies in the past and Calida are the best by a very long way.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, it means the world to our team and we feel very lucky to have worked with you and your wonderful parents!
Each & every one of them in my eyes always go that extra mile when it comes to my mothers general well-being / cleanliness comfort support & needs. Always showing respect within the home as if it were there own.
Always arriving on time with a warm & friendly smile, as of being so polite & patient also.
Without any doubt i'd personally highly recommend them to anyone. Whether that being now or in the near coming future.
Keep up the Amazing Job you're All doing at Team Calida.
Kind Regards
Martin
What a lovely review to share with our team! Thank you so much!
I highly recommend Calida Care to anyone seeking home care for a loved one. We have found them to be great in every way - from the efficient, knowledgable office staff to the wonderful carer. The consistency of care has been excellent, and the carer consistently went the extra mile to ensure my father was comfortable and happy. Their compassionate approach turned a difficult transition into a very positive experience for our whole family. Thank you for everything you do
Thank you so much for providing such a lovely review, it means so much to the whole team!
My mum, dad and myself have received nothing but kindness and support. In March my dear dad died and they have been my rock. Without them I would have crumbled.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is a pleasure supporting such a lovely family.
The team at Calida Care have always been so kind and caring to both mum, as well my sister and I who live abroad. After dad died in 2023, we decided to use the services of this company to give both mum and ourselves, pieces of mind. After speaking with various companies, we chose them due to the wide variety of tailor made care packages offered and the good feeling that they gave us right from the first meeting.Although our mother was against the idea at first, she has come to trust the caring team and know that she can always call on them, as and when she ever needs to. I can't thank them enough for being there!
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We all look forward to checking in with Mum each day and it's a pleasure working with you all.
Overall calida care are an amazing company. They are always able to help, no matter what the problem is.
It's an absolute pleasure to support such a lovely couple. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your appreciation!
My brother has two live-in carers 24/7. The team for February have been excellent in all aspect of their duties. Interaction with community palliative care and GP/Pharmacy have been professional and their daily reports keep me fully apprised of my brother's situation. Assistance to other services, barber and foot clinicians have been very helpful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us. It's a pleasure working with you and your brother.
I contacted Calida when looking for an emergency response service for my elderly parents. The contract was set up easily and efficiently and when we needed them, Calida responded quickly and professionally. When we included regular visits, the two carers were lovely, kind, caring and really engaged with Dad. We now have a wonderful live in carer. Both my parents are relaxed and stress free. Even when there have been problems with Dad, knowing the carer is there to help and support my parents is such as relief. The carer is assisted at all times by Calida and has their full support when dealing with some of the more difficult behaviours that occur with dementia patients. Calida's management team have been brilliant too. Even when we don't really know what we need they can interpret our requirements and provide exactly the right solution. It means a lot to be able to trust and rely on them. Calida deliver a first rate service and I would highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It's been wonderful to be a part of your parents' care journey and to see the difference we can make, especially when people are initially anxious about accepting support. We are delighted that our Emergency Response Service gave you and your parents the...
Calida Care was the one for his choice and mine.
Calida Care has proven to be the right choice,
Since late 2023 to present day dad has had care & support with the dignity he deserves.
The family has a peace of mind.
With the electronic link, dad has the knowledge of who to expect & what time. I can look at the daily report within 10 minutes after care has been given.
If any concerns come up, I'm personally informed.
Overall Calida Care are a fantastic team.
Reliability as well as good quality of care.
Any concerns or change to care plan are dealt with effectively.
Thank you Calida Care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us. We are so proud of our team and your review means so much to us all.
Calida Care have been looking after my elderly dad since August 2024 when he returned home from a spell in hospital. They visit twice a day to get him up and showered in the morning, and then in the evening to get him ready for bed. Dad's mobility is poor. The carers have been wonderful with him, always friendly, caring and professional. They always ask if he needs anything, nothing is too much trouble. In addition, the office have kept me informed, especially if they have any concerns. Dad is sadly deteriorating and the support I have had from Calida Care has been exceptional. I could not have wished for more. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's an absolute pleasure to work with you and the whole team love visiting your dad.
What a lovely person. She quietly got on with things without being intrusive. I would definitely recommend Calida Care.
The manager kept in touch with me throughout and made sure the carer got here safely and was taken to her next post.
I have not had carers before so don't know about costs, but I do feel I had a proper personal service from Calida, so would highly recommend to others.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure supporting you after your surgery and thank you for being such a wonderful family for our carer to stay with during your recovery.
If it were not for Calida Care I would not be able to live independently. I have been abandoned by social services and my own family. The care and attention I get from Calida Care allow me to live an independent life. They are wonderful.
Thank you so much for your kind words, your review means so much to our team, it is an absolute pleasure supporting you.
An initial meeting with the care manager and office manager in Mum's flat ensured all parties were able to become acquainted and all questions could be dealt with.
As a result, Mum has had to get to know just 2 carers who look after all her current needs. Much of their work has been in taking Mum to various appointments at her surgery. Without fail they have turned up on time, leaving sufficient time to get Mum into and out of the car, etc.
The manager has been on hand for me at all times as a point of contact and coordinated everything I have asked for straight away. She has also freely given her time to help me navigate government form filling.
A first-rate service.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is an absolute pleasure working with you and supporting Mum with her appointments.
Calida Care has been looking after me four times a day for just over a year now and every member of the team is friendly, knowledgeable, considerate, gentle, and very kind and caring. They are always going above and beyond to help make me more comfortable, safe, and content. The management team is in constant touch with my daughter and they keep us up to date with everything. The carers are always looking for jobs that need doing around the house as well as caring for me and my husband. It means so much to be able to trust them and rely on them.
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words. It is an absolute pleasure to work with such wonderful people.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 September 2023- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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.
News (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: Calida CareDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023
Meet the Team (2)
I joined Calida Care in January 2022. I had been working alongside their team for a number of years in a consultancy role and decided I wanted to become a permanent fixture within this wonderful company. I began my social care career in in 1999 when I joined one of the first ever domiciliary care providers in the country. Having worked in a nursing home prior to this I was immediately converted to the benefits of caring for people in the comfort of their own homes. Calida Care fully brings to life the concept of 'there's no place like home' and I truly believe there is no better company to care for you or your loved ones in their own, familiar surroundings.
In my spare time, my 10 year old son, Sebastian keeps me busy. We enjoy Formula 1 Motor Racing, going to the theatre and walks with our Jack Russell/Chihuahua cross, which is a bundle of fun and mischief!
I have always been passionate about the delivery of high quality home based care services that recognise the individuality of each and every recipient of our care.
With my wife Jane, who's also a fellow director, in forming Calida Care we wanted to bring together some of the most accomplished senior staff in our field who shared our passion, values, high standards and expectations. We wanted to create and develop a care company that championed excellent care practices whilst respecting and celebrating the uniqueness of each of our customers.
We sincerely believe that we are achieving this whilst continuously striving to further improve.
Away from work our interests mostly revolve around our family and friends and in particular, our own children who's ages span some 28 years, ranging from just 5 to 33!
We also enjoy travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions about Calida Care
How many Carers does Calida Care employ?
Calida Care employs 50 carers.
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