Genuine Carers
Genuine Carers is a home care agency in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD1 1RL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Genuine Carers
We at Genuine Carers Kirklees are proud to provide compassionate home care across Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees area, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best, their own home. Operating throughout the HD postcode area, our team travels across Huddersfield and surrounding Kirklees communities to bring personalised support directly to your doorstep. Receiving care at home means familiar surroundings, treasured belongings, and the comfort of routine remain at the heart of daily life. Whether someone lives in a family house, a bungalow, or a flat, our visits are arranged around the rhythms that matter most to each individual, from morning routines to evening wind downs. Our care is shaped around a broad range of needs. We support older people who may simply want a helping hand with daily living, as well as those navigating the changes that dementia can bring, where consistency, patience, and a calm familiar approach make all the difference. For adults living with learning disabilities or autism, we focus on enabling independence, respecting individual preferences, and supporting meaningful daily activity. We also work alongside people experiencing mental health challenges, offering steady reassuring support that promotes wellbeing and confidence. For those with physical disabilities, we assist with mobility, personal care, and the practical tasks that help maintain dignity and autonomy. We are equally attentive to the needs of people with visual or hearing impairments, adapting our communication and approach so every person feels truly understood. Younger adults are welcomed too, with care plans built around the goals, lifestyles, and aspirations that matter to them rather than a one size fits all template. In practice, this means families can expect a thoughtful approach, where carers take time to learn what is important to each person, from preferred meals to favourite music, from familiar daily routines to the small comforts that bring genuine pleasure. We understand that inviting someone into a loved one's home is a significant step, and we work hard to build trust through reliability, warmth, and clear communication with relatives. Our most recent CQC inspection in January 2025 rated us Good across every domain assessed, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This independent recognition reflects the standards we hold ourselves to every day and offers families reassurance that the support being delivered is consistently of high quality. If you are exploring care options for yourself or someone you love in Huddersfield or across Kirklees, we would be delighted to talk things through with you. Please get in touch to arrange a friendly conversation, with no pressure and no obligation, so we can listen, understand, and help you take the next step with confidence.
Care provided at Genuine Carers
- 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: 30 January 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Genuine Carers
Where is Genuine Carers located?
Genuine Carers is a home care agency based in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD1 1RL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Genuine Carers provide?
Genuine Carers 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 Genuine Carers's CQC rating?
Genuine Carers is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 January 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Genuine Carers provide dementia care?
Yes. Genuine Carers supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Genuine Carers
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Genuine Carers - Kirklees 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. Genuine Carers - Kirklees covers roughly 10 miles from Huddersfield.
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 Yorkshire & Humberside
Genuine Carers - Kirklees has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Genuine Carers - Kirklees. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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