Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

102 Lower Guildford Road, The Lansbury Estate, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2EP
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  • Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking), Woking
Astor Care & Nursing Agency has been providing private home care in the Guildford, Godalming, Woking, Farnham and Bordon areas for over 30 years and is rated 'GOOD' by CQC in all areas (February 2020).

Astor Care & Nursing Agency provides caring staff who treat clients with compassion, respecting dignity whilst encouraging independence.

Astor Care provides specialist care in clients' own homes for as long as possible. Care support can be from 1/2 hour per week to 24 hours live in care.

Care can be provided for people with both mental and physical health problems, including dementia.

Carers undergo a rigorous recruitment process before starting with Astor. On-going training is regularly provided to ensure they are delivering the best standard of care possible. You are welcome to call for an informal chat if you think you might be interested in joining them. Reliable, kind people are always a welcome addition to the team.

More specialist care is available for those with neurological disorders and acquired brain injury. Live-in care, palliative care and a bathability service are also offered.

Care Provided by Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Call in Service
  • Cancer Care
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • Laundry Service
  • Learning Disability
  • Medication Assistance
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Hygiene Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite cover
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Transportation Service
  • Other Care Provided
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Live in Carer
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Personal Care Assessments

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Knaphill)
  • Person in charge
  • Kirsty Fishlock (Registered Manager)

Funding & Fees Guide for Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

  • Prices
  • Calls start from 30 mins at £18.75
    £28.95 - £40.90 per hour


Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) Reviews (55)

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9.7

Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.746) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) has 55 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has received care from Astor Agency for many years now. She turned 100 at the end of 2024. Without the care and support from her excellent carers undoubtedly she would not have reached this milestone. They interact with her daily, laugh and have fun together, while supporting her needs. They monitor
her health and because they know her so well they can see any issues arising early. The carers are such an asset, making my life so much easier. I live over 200 miles away, visiting monthly, but I rest assured she is cared for wonderfully.

Reply from Karen Kimber, Recruitment and Marketing Consultant at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for the kind words and we are so pleased that you feel reassured regarding your Mum's care as you live some distance away. They all certainly have fun together and it was a pleasure to celebrate her 100th birthday recently.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been using Astor Care for a year and have been most pleased with the Agency. The carers are very good, courteous, kind and generally extremely caring. They go the extra mile to see that my husband is happy with all they do for him. The management staff, also, have been extremely helpful.

Reply from Karen Kimber, Recruitment and Marketing Consultant at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for taking the time to review our services it is a pleasure to to be able to support your Husband.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From our first contact with the office staff and the initial visit from the supervisor to assess our needs, it was evident that the service was first class. Astor Care were able to send the same carer for our visits, which greatly assisted us in acclimatising to having a stranger administer personal
care, always a delicate matter. When our timetable needs varied, Astor Care allocated another carer whom we have used consistently since. Both ladies have been exceptionally professional and personable; we couldn't have asked for nicer people. The office staff efficiently and promptly deal with our communications. We have total confidence that Astor Care will provide the top quality staff whenever we ask for assistance. We have used Astor Care for the past 19 months and although paying for the services of any carer is never cheap, we consider it worthwhile, for our peace of mind, to pay a little bit more to receive a consistently high level of service.

Reply from Karen Kimber, Recruitment and Marketing Consultant at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

We are very pleased to hear that the continuity of Carers has provided a positive outcome for the Family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been having an extremely hard time with things lately. My carers have gone so far beyond the call of duty, supporting me physically (as they always have) but also mentally with the huge change in my personal circumstances. Kind, caring, considerate, thoughtful, and individual are just some of
the many words I could use to describe the ladies, each one of them showing nothing but respect and compassion.
Going though one of the hardest times in my life whilst being disabled and having a fibromyalgia flare up was never going to be easy, but I've managed to see the light at the end of the tunnel thanks to my carers, I really don't know how I would of got throught without them, each one a true angel who I'm honoured to call my carers.
Thank you Astor Care, for all you do. Everyone from the carers to office staff plays their part in offering an individual client-centred approach.
I 100% recommend Astor to anyone looking for care for themselves or for a loved one.

Reply from Karen Kimber, Recruitment and Marketing Consultant at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to support you, especially at this difficult time in your life.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really enjoy the company and friendliness of my carer. We go on little visits to have chats and tea. She is reliable and office are very helpful.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. It's great to know that the help we provide enables you to have more independence and enjoy some trips out whilst feeling safe and supported.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care provided. The carers are courteous and kind and carry out their duties proficiently. They arrive at the appointed time. They have been well-trained. The managers of the agency have been very helpful.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. Our main aim is to have clients that feel helped and supported and have trust in our carers and managers. It is pleasing to know when we have such good ongoing client relationships.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed with the care given to my mum over these past six months. My mum was initially reluctant to have care but due to increasing frailty it became very clear that she required support with her daily living needs. The carers have been very kind and supportive and have made a huge
difference to my mum and enabled her to continue to live at home. The office are always super helpful and able to sort out any issues and extra requirements.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are always very pleased to know that the care we provide helps support families and is working well. Best regards, Astor Care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment we had the initial meeting to discuss care needs for my family member Astor Care have been amazing. They really do listen and the quick and friendly response from the office staff is wonderful. Living some distance from my loved one is hard but knowing they have lovely carers who really
do care is a comfort. The office are super responsive, quick to deal with any issues, very polite and have contacted me when they have noticed any concerns. The carers have taken time to get to know my relative who now looks forward to their visits and company. Being able to see what the carers have done each visit via their app is an added bonus, it puts my mind at ease. They have truly made a difference.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after your relative and we are happy to be able to give you peace of mind.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My darling mum was very ill in hospital. We had been receiving exceptional care for both my wonderful parents. Astor Care & Nursing Agency provided 24-hour care for my father while I spent every minute by my mother's bedside. I will always be forever grateful and never forget the kindness of all the
carers and Astor Care. They enabled me to spend my darling mum's last days with her by her side. My dad received exceptional care, kindness and attention. They also kept in close contact with me to be there for me. I will never forget such kindness.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It was a pleasure looking after your father during such a difficult time and we will pass your kind comments on to the relevant carers. Best wishes, Astor Care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Staff generally friendly but have poor timekeeping. They have a lack of understanding of people’s needs, even though they say they are a nursing agency! Timekeeping is appalling; you never get the time you pay for, staff give false login and out details, and they forget people have cameras that are
time and date stamped - this is theft and taking advantage of vulnerable people.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for taking the time to bring your experience to our attention. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to those we support and it is something we take very seriously. We are very sorry that you feel the experience did not meet your expectations.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Astor Care have been amazing at helping us care for our nan. Our nan has been really unwell this year. Since Astor Care started to help us our nan is now thriving and doing really well. She has put on weight and is starting to eat properly again. Astor Care are great with communication no matter how
many times I call or email. They are always happy to help. I don't know where we would be without them.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we really appreciate it. It's reassuring to know that the care we provide is making such a positive difference to people. We will pass on your comments to the carers who support your grandmother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the very first day we had Astor Care as our care provider, they showed my mother-in-law nothing but kindness, compassion and dignity. It was never a problem for the office team to assist us with any questions we may have, the whole team went above and beyond the whole time and we can never thank
them enough for everything they did.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for leaving us such a positive review. It was a pleasure to look after your mother-in-law over a number of years. She was such a lovely lady.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Words cannot express how appreciative I am to this organisation. They have given me 100% support in every respect of my needs during one of the most difficult times of my life. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I am so grateful to them during a serious illness of my husband.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are grateful that we got the chance to support you at this challenging time and will pass on your kind comments to all the carers involved in your husband's care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used "Astor Care" frequently in the last few years, sometimes at quite short notice. Their carers are always prompt, kind and efficient, doing everything possible to make the clients comfortable and happy. The carers are a wonderful team. I could not be more pleased to recommend "Astor Care"
to others.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for your kind review. It is always great to see that we are meeting clients' needs and that our carers' efforts are appreciated.
Many thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter's abiding wish was for her 100-year-old grandmother to attend her wedding. This was only made possible by the kindness and cooperation of Astor Care & Nursing Agency, who provided a carer to look after my mum. This entailed collecting Mum from her home in the morning, attending the church
service and wedding reception and returning her to her home in the evening where she was then gotten ready for bed. I cannot praise the carer and Astor Care highly enough for their services. We all now share, as a family, cherished memories of a lovely day.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I know our carer was made to feel welcomed by your family and because she could focus solely on your mum I'm sure it enabled you to fully focus on enjoying your daughter's special day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you live in an area covered by Astor Care, I wholeheartedly recommend you look nowhere else for your carers. They are not the cheapest provider, but in our family's opinion, they are the best. They have not only provided an excellent standard of care for Mum's physical needs but have also helped
with her complex mental health needs. In the couple of months they have provided 4 care visits p/day, we've seen Mum's physical and mental health dramatically improve. I live 200 miles away from Mum, so the app they give family access to is invaluable. It enables me to manage Mum's care needs, whilst still being able to get on with my own life. The office staff are available 24/7, so problems are easily solved with a quick phone call, even a problem like the hospital wanting to discharge Mum at 11 pm on a Friday night! Astor carers actually care. They don't just do as asked, they see what needs doing and get on with it. Reassuring for Mum and I when we live so far apart.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a positive review. It is lovely when families are happy and reassured that their family members are being taken good care of. We'll pass on your comments to the carers involved with your mum's care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent overall.
Rota does not always accurately represent what actually happens on the day. However, we understand how difficult this is to get right.
We appreciate your flexibility in changing dates/timings etc in our unpredictable situation at this time.
Always friendly and courteous staff.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you for taking the time to give us your review. We very much appreciate the kind comments and your understanding in occasional rota changes. We try to continuously improve and work on having the best possible communication with our clients.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Astor took on care from May 2021 and had to deal with increasingly difficult client needs. They did this with great care and attention always adapting to the deteriorating patient's situation. They showed a good level of sympathy and understanding despite the current difficulties around staffing. It
worked well to have one main carer who developed trust between client and carer and was excellent in coming up with new ideas and responding well to each new obstacle. Would firmly recommend Astor.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this positive feedback. The satisfaction of our clients and their families is of paramount importance to us and we always pass on the comments to our carers.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the agency. The carers who work for Astor are great. They are punctual, diligent, respectful and caring, and friendly. I have been a client for over a year and they are much better than the agencies I have used in the past.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a positive review. The satisfaction and happiness of our clients is the cornerstone of our business. We will pass your kind comments on to the carers who support you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Astor Care agency had looked after mum for a while initially mornings, then afternoon visits too, and from December 21, overnight and evening care with her daughters coming in every day too. Nothing was too much trouble and they always went above and beyond with helping with Mum's care, professional,
caring, advice-giving. Mum enjoyed having her carers in and they all made a good relationship with her. The last month was hard and the carers supported us as a family as well. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Caroline Cooper, Administrator at Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

Thank you so much for taking the trouble to write such a positive review. We pride ourselves on the support our carers give, and it's great to know their efforts are valued by family members as well as our clients themselves. Best regards.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.746)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.746) out of 10 for Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.746 for Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) is calculated as follows: ( (64 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.746

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) is based on 11 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 Feb 2020

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    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (7)

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Lords

Job Title: Owners/Directors

Joined: 1990

Ken Lord started the business with the help of a registered Nurse in 1990.


Andrew Lord retired as Registered General Manager in August 2022 but still remains a Director of the Company along with Wendy Lord.


Tracey Lord remains an active Director of the Company running the Finance Department.


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Kirsty Fishlock

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2016

Kirsty previously worked as a Manager at a Private Psychiatric Practice for 17 years before joining Astor 8 years ago. She initially worked in the Finance Department and then, with the support of the Personal Development programme, completed her NVQ Level 5 in Adult Social Care to become the Registered Manager at Astor.


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Tracy Baldwinson

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor/Live in Manager

Joined: 2005

Since leaving education Tracy has always worked in Social Care. She completed her Level 5 in Adult Social Care qualification. Tracy joined Astor in May 2005. She completes supervisions, and assessments and monitors the well-being of both Staff and Clients in the Guildford and Godalming area.


Tracy also oversees the arrangements and staffing for our live-in care packages, ensuring that the appropriate placements are made.


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Laura Lawrence

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor/Trainer

Joined: 2012

Laura joined Astor Care in 2012 as a Health Care Assistant. She worked in that role for several years before coming to work in the office as a Care Coordinator. She has qualified as a Care Trainer and teaches all our in-house courses to our new staff and runs refresher training for our experienced staff. Laura then took on the role of Field Care Supervisor which she has undertaken in conjunction with her training role. Laura has recently passed her Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.


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Margo McBride

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor

Joined: 2008

Margo has extensive experience with Social Services and the Social care environment. She joined Astor in 2008 and monitors the well-being of both Staff and Clients in the Farnham and Bordon areas.


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Karen Kimber

Job Title: Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator

Joined: 2024

Karen has previously worked at Astor as a Health Care Assistant and Care Coordinator. She now selects candidates for the recruitment process and ensures a smooth induction into Astor. Karen also promotes the services that Astor can offer to potential new Clients.


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Jo, Sammy and Caroline

Job Title: Office Angels

In the Office both Jo and Sammy (Care Coordinators) support the Field Care Supervisors for all areas covered by Astor. They are the friendly voice at the end of the telephone ensuring Clients and Health Care Assistants are fully supported.


We also have Caroline who is our Advertising and Administration Consultant and she makes sure that all Staff are compliant and liaises with Karen regarding advertising opportunities.


Frequently Asked Questions about Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking)

What Type of Services does Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) offer?

Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) employ?

Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Guildford, Godalming & Woking) employs 85 carers.