Homecare1st
Homecare1st is a home care agency in Southampton, Hampshire (SO18 2RZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Homecare1st
At Homecare1st Hampshire, we provide home care support to people living in Southampton and the surrounding areas of Hampshire. Our work covers a wide range of needs, including support for older people, those living with dementia, people with learning disabilities or autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, eating disorders, and younger adults who need a helping hand to live well at home. We understand that inviting someone into your home, or into the home of someone you love, is not a decision taken lightly. We take that trust seriously. Our aim is to make sure every person we support feels respected, heard, and in control of their own life. Care looks different for everyone, and we work hard to understand what matters most to each individual rather than offering a one size fits all approach. We are aware that our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in an overall rating of requires improvement. We want to be straightforward about that. We have taken the findings seriously and have been working through the areas identified to make real, lasting changes. We believe in being open with the people we support and their families, and we feel it is important to be honest rather than gloss over where we have fallen short. Our focus now is on demonstrating through our day to day work that those improvements are taking hold. If you are considering home care for yourself or a family member in Southampton or the wider Hampshire area, we would welcome the chance to have a conversation. We are happy to talk through what support might look like and answer any questions you have. Getting care right for the people who depend on us is what drives everything we do.
Care provided at Homecare1st
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 20 February 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Homecare1st
Where is Homecare1st located?
Homecare1st is a home care agency based in Southampton, Hampshire (SO18 2RZ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Homecare1st provide?
Homecare1st 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 Homecare1st's CQC rating?
Homecare1st is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 February 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Homecare1st provide dementia care?
Yes. Homecare1st supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Homecare1st
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Homecare1st Hampshire 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. Homecare1st Hampshire covers roughly 10 miles from Southampton.
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 South East
Homecare1st Hampshire has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Homecare1st Hampshire. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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