HOME CARING SERVICES

HOME CARING SERVICES is a home care agency in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 2US). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About HOME CARING SERVICES

At Home Caring, based in Pontefract, Wakefield, we provide personalised home care that helps people live comfortably and independently in their own homes. We work with a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, those with learning disabilities or autism, and people with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. Whatever someone's circumstances, our aim is to provide care that genuinely fits around their life rather than the other way around. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the consistent effort our team puts in every single day. That recognition matters to us, but what matters more is the feedback we receive from the people we support and their families, knowing that the care we provide is making a real, positive difference. Dementia care is an area we take particularly seriously. We understand how important it is for people living with dementia to remain in familiar surroundings, and we work closely with families to ensure that routines are respected and that every person feels safe and understood. The same thoughtful approach applies across everything we do, whether we are supporting someone with a physical disability to maintain their independence or helping a younger adult with a learning disability to engage more fully with their community. We believe that good home care is built on honest communication, reliability and genuine respect for the people we visit. Our carers are carefully matched to the individuals they support, and we take time to understand what matters most to each person before care begins. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you or someone you care about, we would love to hear from you. We are always happy to have an initial conversation with no pressure or commitment required.

Care provided at HOME CARING SERVICES

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about HOME CARING SERVICES

Where is HOME CARING SERVICES located?

HOME CARING SERVICES is a home care agency based in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 2US), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does HOME CARING SERVICES provide?

HOME CARING 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, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is HOME CARING SERVICES's CQC rating?

HOME CARING SERVICES is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does HOME CARING SERVICES provide dementia care?

Yes. HOME CARING SERVICES supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about HOME CARING SERVICES

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. HOME CARING 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. HOME CARING SERVICES covers roughly 10 miles from Pontefract.

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

HOME CARING 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.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from HOME CARING SERVICES. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at HOME CARING SERVICES

Dementia Care at HOME CARING SERVICES

Dementia care at home succeeds or fails on consistency, which is why the rota matters more than the brochure. Home Caring Services is registered for dementia care, a permission that says nothing about how its carers work. Ask how many different people would come in a month and whether times stay the same. Ask what carers do when washing is refused, when meals are untouched, or when someone is anxious and wants to go out. It is also worth asking how the agency escalates concerns to the family and the GP.

Home Care at HOME CARING SERVICES

Hours bought and hours delivered is the whole arithmetic of a domiciliary service. Home Caring Services holds a registration for personal care in people's own homes, from one visit a day to a full programme of calls. The Care Quality Commission rated the agency good when it inspected in January 2020, which is now a dated judgement, so ask for recent references. At £25 to £30 an hour locally the weekly figure follows the schedule, so request written charges including weekends and bank holidays. Ask who writes the care plan, how often it is reviewed, and how missed or shortened visits are picked up.

Older Person Care at HOME CARING SERVICES

What older people usually want from care at home is help that is punctual, polite and no larger than necessary. Home Caring Services in Pontefract is registered to provide personal care, which covers washing, dressing, prompting medicines, meals and some company. Ask how long each call lasts and what the carer is expected to achieve in that time, because expectations differ widely. Ask whether the same small team attends, how absence is covered, and whether early and late calls can be guaranteed. Rates across Yorkshire and Humberside generally sit between £25 and £30 an hour. Wakefield can assess whether a package should be council funded or supported through a direct payment.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at HOME CARING SERVICES

Sight or hearing loss makes the manner of a visit as important as its content, since a carer who walks in silently can alarm someone. Home Caring Services is registered to support people with a visual or hearing impairment. Ask how carers introduce themselves, whether they can guide someone outdoors, and how hearing aids and large print information are handled.

Younger Adults at HOME CARING SERVICES

Care arranged for someone under sixty five has to leave room for a job, a course or an evening out. Home Caring Services is registered to work with younger adults. Ask how far call times can move, how carers are matched, and what help is on offer with transport and getting about.

Learning Disability and Autism at HOME CARING SERVICES

An adult with a learning disability or autism receiving support at home needs help built around existing routines rather than a standard visit pattern. Home Caring Services is registered for this kind of support. Ask how plans are agreed with the person, how communication and sensory needs are noted, and how the council reviews the arrangement.

Physical Disability at HOME CARING SERVICES

Safe transfers, proper equipment and carers who know how to use it decide whether someone can stay at home comfortably. Home Caring Services is registered to support adults with a physical disability. Ask about training on the particular hoist or aid in the house, whether two carers attend where needed, and how adaptations are arranged with the council.

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