Ellice
Ellice is a home care agency in Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26 3EF).
About Ellice
We at Ellice are proud to offer compassionate home care across Bicester and the surrounding Oxfordshire communities, supporting older people and younger adults to live well within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Based in the market town of Bicester, we understand how deeply connected our clients are to their local area, whether that means being close to family in the villages nearby, remaining part of a community they have known for decades, or simply enjoying the peace of their own front room with a favourite view from the window. Home care allows all of that to continue, and our role is to weave gentle, professional support into the rhythm of daily life so that home genuinely remains home. Our specialisms span older person care, home care for a wide range of needs, and support for younger adults. In practice, this means we take time to understand each person as an individual before we ever discuss a care plan. For an older client, that might involve help with personal care in the morning, a warm meal at lunchtime, medication prompts, and a friendly companion to share a cup of tea with in the afternoon. For a younger adult, our approach may look very different, focusing on promoting independence, supporting daily routines, encouraging community involvement, and enabling choice and control over the shape of each day. Whatever the age or circumstance, our aim is always the same: to provide reliable, respectful support that enhances quality of life rather than taking over. We know that inviting a care team into a loved one's home is a significant step for any family. That is why we place such importance on communication, consistency and trust. Families can expect to be kept informed, listened to, and treated as valued partners in the care of the person they love. Small details matter to us, from remembering how someone likes their tea to noticing subtle changes in wellbeing that might otherwise go unmentioned. As a newer presence within the Oxfordshire care landscape, Ellice has not yet received a formal CQC rating. Whilst we look forward to our first inspection, we want families to know that the standards we hold ourselves to are the same ones the regulator champions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led support. We welcome open questions about how we work, our staff training, and the way we build care plans, because we believe transparency is the foundation of trust. If you are exploring home care options in Bicester for a parent, partner, relative or for yourself, we would be delighted to have a conversation. There is no pressure and no obligation, simply a chance to talk through what matters most, answer your questions, and consider together whether Ellice might be the right fit. Reaching out is often the hardest step, and we promise to meet you with warmth, honesty and understanding when you do.
Care provided at Ellice
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ellice
Where is Ellice located?
Ellice is a home care agency based in Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26 3EF), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Ellice provide?
Ellice is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Questions families ask about Ellice
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Ellice Limited does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
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. Ellice Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Bicester.
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
Ellice Limited 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 Ellice Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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