Step Ahead Home Care Services
Step Ahead Home Care Services is a home care agency in Leeds, Leeds (LS7 2BB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Step Ahead Home Care Services
We at Step Ahead Home Care are a dedicated home care provider supporting people across Leeds and the wider LS postcode area with compassionate, personalised care delivered in the comfort of their own homes. Because we come to you, your home remains the heart of your care. There is no unfamiliar building to adjust to, no packing of belongings, and no leaving behind the neighbourhood, memories, and routines that make life feel like your own. Our team travels throughout Leeds to bring support directly to your doorstep, whether you live in a family house, a bungalow, a flat, or sheltered accommodation. This means care shaped around your surroundings, your daily rhythm, and the small comforts that matter most. Our specialisms span a broad range of needs, allowing us to walk alongside people at many different stages of life. For older people, we offer gentle, respectful assistance with everyday tasks, companionship, and the reassurance of a familiar face calling in. For those living with dementia, we provide patient, consistent support that prioritises dignity, routine, and emotional wellbeing, helping families feel confident that their loved one is understood and safe. We also support adults with learning disabilities and autism, focusing on independence, choice, and building trusting relationships that empower people to live the life they want. Younger adults and people with physical disabilities benefit from care plans built around personal goals, whether that is managing daily living, staying active in the community, or maintaining hobbies and interests. In practice, this means families can expect a thoughtful, joined up approach. Care visits are planned around genuine need, from short daily calls for medication prompts and personal care through to longer visits that offer companionship, help with meals, and support with getting out and about. We take time to listen to families, because we know that arranging care for someone you love can feel overwhelming, and having a provider who communicates openly makes all the difference. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection awarded us an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. This reflects the standard of everyday support our team strives to deliver: care that is safe, tailored to individual outcomes, delivered with warmth, and quick to adapt when needs change. The Well-led domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we take this feedback seriously as part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening leadership, oversight, and the way we continually improve. If you are exploring home care options for yourself or a loved one in Leeds, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to answer your questions, talk through what support might look like, and help you feel confident about the next step. Whatever your situation, you will find a listening ear and a genuine willingness to help.
Care provided at Step Ahead Home Care Services
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 5 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Step Ahead Home Care Services
Where is Step Ahead Home Care Services located?
Step Ahead Home Care Services is a home care agency based in Leeds, Leeds (LS7 2BB), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Step Ahead Home Care Services provide?
Step Ahead Home Care Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Step Ahead Home Care Services's CQC rating?
Step Ahead Home Care Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Step Ahead Home Care Services provide dementia care?
Yes. Step Ahead Home Care Services supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Step Ahead Home Care Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Step Ahead Home Care Services 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. Step Ahead Home Care Services covers roughly 10 miles from Leeds.
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
Step Ahead Home Care Services 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 Step Ahead Home Care Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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