Absolute Care at Home
Absolute Care at Home is a home care agency in Altrincham, Trafford (WA14 2PL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Absolute Care at Home
At Absolute Care at Home, we provide home care to people living in Altrincham and the wider Trafford area. We work with a broad range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We also support people who are working through challenges related to alcohol or drug misuse, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our work takes place in the homes of the people we support, which we think matters a great deal. Being cared for in a familiar environment, surrounded by your own belongings and routines, makes a genuine difference to how people feel day to day. We try to build our support around each person individually rather than fitting them into a fixed routine that suits us rather than them. We are aware that our most recent CQC inspection resulted in a "requires improvement" rating, and we want to be straightforward about that. We have taken the findings seriously and are actively working through the areas identified. Improvement takes consistent effort and honest reflection, and we are committed to both. We would rather be open about where we are than pretend everything is perfect. What we can say is that the people who work for us care about doing this job properly. Home care is not easy work, and the people who do it well bring a level of attentiveness and reliability that is hard to measure but easy to notice when it is there. If you are considering care for yourself or someone close to you, we welcome the chance to have an honest conversation about what we offer and whether we are the right fit. We are based in Altrincham and are always happy to talk things through.
Care provided at Absolute Care at Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 28 June 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Absolute Care at Home
Where is Absolute Care at Home located?
Absolute Care at Home is a home care agency based in Altrincham, Trafford (WA14 2PL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Absolute Care at Home provide?
Absolute Care at Home is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Absolute Care at Home's CQC rating?
Absolute Care at Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Absolute Care at Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Absolute Care at Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Absolute Care at Home
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Absolute Care at Home Limited Head Office 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. Absolute Care at Home Limited Head Office covers roughly 10 miles from Altrincham.
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 North West
Absolute Care at Home Limited Head Office has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the North West, 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 North West, not a quote from Absolute Care at Home Limited Head Office. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Absolute Care at Home
Dementia Care at Absolute Care at Home
Continuity is the whole game in dementia care, since each new face means starting again. Absolute Care at Home is registered to provide dementia care. Ask what dementia training carers have completed and how a small, regular rota is protected. Find out how distress, repeated questions and refusal of help are handled in practice. Establish how extra calls are arranged as the condition advances and what is regarded as the point at which home care stops being safe. Specific answers matter more here than general reassurance.
Home Care at Absolute Care at Home
Reading the inspection report is the single most useful thing a family can do before choosing a home care agency. Absolute Care at Home covers Altrincham and the wider Trafford area under a home care registration. The most recent published rating is requires improvement, from an inspection in June 2018, which is both a concern and now rather dated, so ask what has changed and whether a further inspection is due. The council assesses need and contributes where someone qualifies on need and means. Private packages in the North West are usually quoted at 25 to 30 pounds an hour. Ask how carers are supervised and how the quality of visits is checked.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse at Absolute Care at Home
Work with dependency calls for consistency, clear boundaries and no hint of judgement. Absolute Care at Home is registered for alcohol and drug misuse support. Ask what experience the team has, how a relapse is handled, and whether the agency works alongside local treatment services.
Older Person Care at Absolute Care at Home
Independence rarely disappears all at once; it erodes, and care at home is usually a response to that erosion. Absolute Care at Home is registered for older person care. Early support tends to mean a morning call covering washing, dressing and medication, with a later visit for a meal. Ask who carries out the assessment, how the plan is written and how frequently it is revisited. Press on continuity of carers and on what cover exists in the evening and overnight. Hourly rates in the North West generally fall between 25 and 30 pounds.
Mental Health at Absolute Care at Home
Steadiness is what most people with a mental health condition want from a care service. Absolute Care at Home holds a mental health registration. Ask what experience the staff team has, how carers respond when someone is clearly unwell, and what out of hours support exists.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Absolute Care at Home
Keeping a home predictable and speaking clearly are the two things that matter most to a client with sight or hearing loss. Absolute Care at Home is registered for visual and hearing impairment. Families should ask how preferences are recorded and how new carers are briefed.
Younger Adults at Absolute Care at Home
Younger adults generally want care arranged around their commitments rather than the other way round. Absolute Care at Home is registered to support people under 65. Ask how flexible visit times are, how quickly they can be changed, and how carers are matched.
Physical Disability at Absolute Care at Home
Physical disability support is judged by whether transfers are safe and whether the person keeps as much control as possible. Absolute Care at Home is registered in this area. Ask how moving and handling is assessed, whether two carers can be sent, and how equipment is reviewed.
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