Overview
Care Types
Amenities
Fees
Team
Reviews & Ratings
Awards

 A1 homecare is a small independent care provider who have an excellent reputation within the area, we are proud to say that the majority of our work is through recommendations.  We pride ourselves on going above and beyond.

 

We provide a range of services including personal care, food preparation , housework and laundry, shopping with you or for you as well as companionship. Your care plan is tailor made to you putting you at the Centre of your care and support. 

 

We realise that things change and are able to change your care plan within minutes due to being  fully digital. We are fully compliant with GDPR (data protection) and have numerous systems in place to protect your data. Every member of staff receives GDPR and cyber security training. Our staff are carefully selected and checked prior to starting which includes a DBS(police) check and references from previous employers. They complete all the mandatory training  courses as well as some extra courses before starting and complete shadow shifts with an experienced member of staff. All staff are regularly “spot checked” whilst working in the communication to ensure compliance. We work alongside the NHS, social care and Farleigh hospice plus many other health care professionals. You will always be treated with dignity and respect from all our staff as will your family members.



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Care Types

Care Type(s)
  • Home Care
  • Live-in Care
  • Respite Care
Specialisms/Services
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disabilities & Autism
  • Mental Health
  • Older People (65+)
  • Palliative Care
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Sensory Impairments
  • Younger Adults (Under 65)
Specialist Conditions
  • Alzheimer's
  • Arthritis
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Conditions
  • Incontinence
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke

Features & Amenities

What can we help with
  • Hospital discharge
  • Medication assistance
  • Risk assessments in the home
  • Call in service
  • Sit in service
  • Companionship
  • Shopping service/errands
  • Personal care assessments
  • Escort on trips
  • Prescription collection
  • Trips and visits outside the home in the community
  • Personal care
  • Waking night care
  • High dependency care - two staff attending
  • Complex Care
Around the house
  • Cleaning service
  • Food preparation and serving
  • Laundry service
  • Ironing service
  • Planning and cooking meals
  • Facilitating social arrangements within the home
  • Caring and assisting with your pet
  • Deep Clean

Fees

  • Weekly costs from: Please contact the provider directly for information on costs.
  • Hourly costs from: Please contact the provider directly for information on costs.
  • Respite: Please contact the provider directly for information on costs.
  • Visiting care: £29.10
  • Live-in care (single): Please contact the provider directly for information on costs.
  • Live-in care (couple): Please contact the provider directly for information on costs.

Our Team

Image of Nicky Cook - Registered Manager / Head of operations, Manager at A1 Home Care

Nicky Cook - Registered Manager / Head of operations

Manager

Nicky has worked within the health and care sector for many years. Nicky joined A1 Homecare following a 25 year service with the NHS. Nicky has an excellent knowledge of the care sector. Nicky is a dementia interpreter and has her level 5 in health and social care management. Nicky is passionate about providing care to the highest standard and often uses her own parents as her model for good care. Nicky is often asked by Essex social care to attend new training courses and feed back to them.
Image of Charlotte Davies - Service Manager from A1 Home Care

Charlotte Davies - Service Manager

Charlotte is in charge of the day to day running of the office and care team. Ensuring compliance and communicating with staff, service users and other health care professionals.  Charlotte is our sensory champion and also our end of life champion. Charlotte has her level 5 in health and social care  management. Charlotte has a wealth of knowledge within the sector having worked as a carer and a care Co-ordinator.

Number of Care staff

  • 43

Reviews & Ratings

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Overall

Good

  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
Last CQC report update August 18, 2026 • Listing updated October 21, 2026


Awards

Prospers Award

Highly commended team of the year.

Ten years service

Karen 10 years service

Charlotte 10 years service

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of care does A1 Home Care offer?

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Does A1 Home Care provide any additional types of care?

A1 Home Care also offers care for the following specialist conditions: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Conditions, Incontinence, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Neuropathic, Orthopaedic, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Speech Impairment and Stroke.


How can I contact the staff at A1 Home Care?

You can contact the staff at A1 Home Care by email or telephone. Our email address is enquiries@a1homecareltd.co.uk and our contact number is (01245) 354774


What is this providers CQC rating?

A1 Home Care has a Good CQC rating.