Christies Care
Christies Care is a home care agency in Saxmundham, Suffolk (IP17 1AL). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Christies Care
We at Christies Care are proud to provide dedicated home care across Saxmundham and the wider Suffolk community, supporting individuals to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. As a home care agency rooted in the heart of the IP postcode area, we bring compassionate, personalised support directly to those who need it most. Operating from our Saxmundham base, we serve people throughout Suffolk and beyond, coordinating care that fits seamlessly into the rhythm of each person's daily life. Whether our clients live in a quiet rural cottage, a village bungalow, or a town centre home, our approach is always the same: to respect the environment they have built and to enhance it with the right level of thoughtful, professional support. Home care means care delivered on your own terms, in your own surroundings, and that is a philosophy we hold close. The people we support come from many walks of life, and our specialisms reflect this breadth of experience. We provide care for older people who wish to remain independent at home, alongside younger adults navigating life with additional needs. Our team is experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We also offer support to those living with the challenges of alcohol or drug misuse. In practice, this means we take time to understand each person as an individual, tailoring the way we assist with everything from personal care and medication to companionship, meal preparation, and encouragement with the activities that bring joy and purpose. For families, it means the reassurance of knowing your loved one is being supported by carers who genuinely understand their circumstances and aspirations. We are especially proud to hold an Outstanding overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, following our most recent inspection. Within that rating, we were recognised as Outstanding in the Effective, Responsive, and Well-led domains, and Good in Safe and Caring. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to training our carers thoroughly, listening carefully to those we support, and leading our organisation with integrity and vision. An Outstanding rating is awarded to only a small proportion of care providers nationally, and it signals to families that the care we deliver is not simply meeting expectations but exceeding them in meaningful ways. Choosing home care for a family member is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring options for yourself or someone you love in Saxmundham, across Suffolk, or further afield, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us. We would be delighted to talk through your circumstances, answer your questions honestly, and help you consider whether our approach to home care might be the right fit. Your family's peace of mind matters to us, and we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Care provided at Christies Care
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 28 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Christies Care
Where is Christies Care located?
Christies Care is a home care agency based in Saxmundham, Suffolk (IP17 1AL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Christies Care provide?
Christies Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Christies Care's CQC rating?
Christies Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 28 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Christies Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Christies Care Ltd 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. Christies Care Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Saxmundham.
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
Christies Care Ltd 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 Christies Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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