Anchusa Care
Anchusa Care is a home care agency in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 1RT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Anchusa Care
At Anchusa Care, we provide home care support to people living in Hitchin and the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire. We come to you, helping you stay in the place that matters most: your own home, with your own routines and your own sense of independence. We support a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. Every person we work with has different needs and a different story, and we take the time to understand both before we put any support in place. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the consistency and thoughtfulness we bring to our work day to day. We do not take that lightly. Maintaining that standard means listening carefully, being honest with the people we support and their families, and making sure our team has the knowledge and confidence to do their jobs well. Home care works best when there is genuine trust between the carer and the person they are visiting. We work hard to build that trust by keeping communication open, being reliable, and treating every person with real respect. We know that inviting someone into your home requires confidence in them, and we think it is our job to earn that. If you are looking for support for yourself or for someone you care about, we would be very happy to have a conversation about what that might look like. There is no pressure and no obligation. We simply want to help you understand what is available and whether we might be the right fit. Please do get in touch with us here in Hitchin. We are always glad to hear from you.
Care provided at Anchusa Care
- 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: 31 January 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Anchusa Care
Where is Anchusa Care located?
Anchusa Care is a home care agency based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 1RT), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Anchusa Care provide?
Anchusa Care 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 Anchusa Care's CQC rating?
Anchusa Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 January 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Anchusa Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Anchusa Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Anchusa Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Anchusa Care 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. Anchusa Care covers roughly 10 miles from Hitchin.
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
Anchusa Care 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 Anchusa Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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