Astar Homecare
Astar Homecare is a home care agency in Colchester, Essex (CO5 8QT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Astar Homecare
At Astar Homecare, we provide person centred home care to people living in Colchester and the surrounding areas of Essex. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, those with learning disabilities or autism, people experiencing mental health difficulties, and individuals with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. We believe that staying in your own home, surrounded by familiar faces and routines, makes a real difference to how someone feels day to day. Our role is to make that possible, whether someone needs a little help in the morning or more regular support throughout the week. We work closely with the people we support and their families to understand what matters most to them, and we build care around that rather than fitting people into a fixed routine. We are proud to have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the commitment our team brings to every visit. That rating matters to us not as a badge but as confirmation that we are doing right by the people in our care. Our team is made up of people who genuinely understand that coming into someone's home is a privilege. We take time to match our staff carefully with the individuals they support, because consistency and trust are at the heart of good care. When someone knows who is coming through their door and feels comfortable with that person, everything else tends to follow. If you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one and are unsure where to start, we are always happy to have an honest conversation about what we offer and whether we might be the right fit. You can get in touch with us directly and we will do our best to help.
Care provided at Astar Homecare
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 25 July 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Astar Homecare
Where is Astar Homecare located?
Astar Homecare is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex (CO5 8QT), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Astar Homecare provide?
Astar Homecare is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Astar Homecare's CQC rating?
Astar Homecare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Astar Homecare provide dementia care?
Yes. Astar Homecare supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Astar Homecare
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Astar Homecare Ltd is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Astar Homecare Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Colchester.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the East
Astar Homecare Ltd has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Astar Homecare Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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