Home Instead (Rochdale)

B&J House, Howard Street, Rochdale OL12 0LU
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9.9 73 Reviews
  • Home Instead (Rochdale), Rochdale
Home Instead, Rochdale, specialises in the provision of quality person-centred care and support for adults who want to remain living independently in the comfort of their own homes. Services are extremely flexible, ranging from 1-hour visits to full time care. A provider of specialist services, which include Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.

All clients are matched with Care Professionals based on their personal preferences, interests, experiences and individual needs.

The diverse team of professional care staff are carefully selected through a robust recruitment process that includes an enhanced DBS check and a minimum of four references. Ongoing training and development follows an extensive induction programme to ensure clients experience safe, effective care.

Home Instead have a current Care Quality Commission rating of Good (April 2018) and a recent inspection (December 2022) found all compliance standards continue to be met to an excellent level.

Areas served include: Castleton; Heywood; Hollingworth Lake; Littleborough; Middleton; Milnrow; Rochdale; Sudden; Wardle; Whitworth.

Services Offered: Live in care • 24 Hour Care • Adult Care (18+) • Personal Care • Risk Assessments in the Home

Care Offered : Cancer Care • Companionship • Dementia • Domestic Services / Home Help • Elderly Care • Food Preparation & Serving • High Dependency Care, two carers attending • Hospital Discharge • Learning Disability • Medication Assistance • Mental Health • Palliative Care • Personal Hygiene Care • Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment • Respite cover • Shopping Service / Errands • Sit in Service • Transportation Service.

Care Provided by Home Instead (Rochdale)

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Call in Service
  • Cancer Care
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • 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
  • Sensory Impairment
  • 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
  • Risk Assessments in the Home

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Beth Shackleton (Operation Manager)

Funding & Fees Guide for Home Instead (Rochdale)

  • Prices
  • Available on request


Home Instead (Rochdale) Reviews (73)

Total of 73, showing 1-20
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Home Instead (Rochdale) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Instead (Rochdale) has 73 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy with the care our mum has received from the consistent three carers she has had over the last 6 months. The carers are kind, patient extremely hard working and always go above and beyond what has been asked of them. My mum feels safe and looked after and above all listened to.
They have also allowed me to have more freedom because I know she is being so well cared for on the days I don't see her.
Thank you.

Reply from Beth Shakleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this lovely review. It is our pleasure caring for Mum and great to hear that it has given you more freedom. I will pass on the feedback to the care professionals that visit Mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is 78 years young. She has a few illnesses and is getting very forgetful and confused. She is prescribed a lot of different medications throughout the day which can be stressful and time consuming for me to administer. Home instead come in 3 times a day and make sure she takes the correct meds
at the appropriate times. I have found them to be very trustworthy and informative to my mums needs in the moment. They are also very flexible when my mum needs to go to hospital appointments and will work around her schedule if required. All in all very well organised, and meticulous care providers. Thank you.

Reply from Beth Shakleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your review. It is an absolute pleasure supporting Mum, she is such a lovely lady and the carers really enjoy visiting her. I will pass on this feedback to the Care Professionals.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers are excellent and have provided a first class service despite the horrendous weather conditions they have battled through snow and ice to ensure that my mum had consistent care, the support staff have also been brilliant keeping me fully updated and dealing very effeciently with any requests
I have made. I feel confident that my mum is in capable hands, knowing that she is safe and secure and professionally looked after makes all the difference I can now start to breath again !

Reply from Beth Shakleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for this lovely review, the team enjoy visiting your Mum. It is our absolute pleasure and it's great to know that it has given you and family time to breath again. I will pass on your kind words to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum looks forward to going shopping and going for lunch with her carer. She takes her out a couple of times a week, it gives her something to look forward to. She also has her nails done and loves showing them off. There's nothing that is too much trouble for them, you only have to ask or leave a
note and it's done. My mum has a couple of carers and they are so good with her. On the days she's not going out they make sure mum has lunch and check her medication.
I highly recommend this company to anyone who has doubts about letting strangers into your loved one's home, they become friends and a lifeline to them.
Them going into Mum during the week gives me peace of mind whilst I am at work, they ring me or leave a note if anything needs doing or mum isn't 100%.

Reply from Beth Shackleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I have shared this with the team who really enjoy visiting Mum and their little adventures out.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My carer has been with me for almost a year and has done a great job. She cleans my home and is also a good companion and friend. She thinks of many interesting things we can do together i.e. visiting the refurbished town halls and many other places locally.
She is always on time and I am grateful
for her care of me.

Reply from Beth Shackleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your review. Your Care Professional really enjoys the time she spends with you and visiting different places. I will pass on this review to her as I am sure she will appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is understanding pleasant and kind can't fault anything.

Reply from Beth Shakleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. I will pass on this feedback to the care professionals.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wonderful parents have sadly both been diagnosed with Dementia on top of other health needs. It has been a painful few months watching them decline as they have tried desperately to cling on to their independence and continue to live together in their beautiful home. As a family, we have been incredibly
stretched taking on the running of their financial affairs, house upkeep and management of their day-to-day needs.
We recently hit a crisis point and placed Mum and Dad in a care facility for a respite period. They were both incredibly unhappy and wanted to return home but we knew we needed care in place for this to be a safe option.
Luckily we were recommended Home Instead. Every aspect of the process has been exceptional and a staff member has matched my parents with a wonderful team of care professionals. We are only a week in but it has already made a huge difference to all concerned and we are so grateful we found your company.

Reply from Beth Shakleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this lovely review. It's been a pleasure supporting Mum and Dad to return home and witnessing the confidence that grows in them each day and being a part of the journey to gaining their independence back. The Care Professionals have already built a great bond and really enjoy visiting your Parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum is nearly blind but still lives in her own bungalow.
I felt she needed some help with food and general cleaning and Home Instead was recommended to me.
In the last 3 years, they have been great.
Mum even says they are friends now and look forward to their visits.
I can highly recommend
them.
They let us know who is coming each day and are on time.
Great service!

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Many thanks for the positive feedback which we will pass on to our Care Professionals.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home Instead have enabled us to keep our Dad in his home in his familiar environment. Without the service, my sister and I would have struggled to meet his daily needs as he slips evermore into the stranglehold that is Dementia. We rely on the carers to support Dad which enables us to know he's in safe
hands while we enjoy time with our families. Caring for someone with this condition is a large commitment and responsibility. My sister and I work well together and hard to give our Dad a happy, safe and loving day-to-day life. The carers complement this ethos of care, they are all excellent caregivers and treat Dad with the utmost respect. He feels happy and safe with each one of the team. Big thanks Home Instead you have been there for us in our time of great need.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for the positive comments which will be very much appreciated by our wonderful Care Professionals. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Recently started to use the service. All staff we have been in contact with have been helpful and friendly. Our helper and her relief are both hardworking, cheerful and considerate.

Reply from Beth Shakleton, Operations Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your review. It's been our pleasure to be able to support you, and I know your care professional really enjoys coming to visit you and the lovely chats you have.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 91-year-old mother lives independently in sheltered accommodation. We live a long distance away from her and Mum needed care to help her and to allow her to remain in her flat.
We had a recommendation from a friend about Homeinstead and decided to give them a try.
The carers go into see Mum three
times a day and they have been a God send. Their attention to the support and care they give my Mum is excellent.
I cannot recommend them highly enough. I can see the record of their visits and what they have done to Mum via their app.
They have also been able to take Mum to appointments such as the dentists and outpatients at the hospital.
We have an email group to allow the carers to raise issues with me and my wife and to contact them. This works faultlessly and has allowed us to arrange shopping deliveries when her supplies are getting low or issues that require my wife and I to raise with doctors/pharmacists and the like.
They don't come cheap, but are worth every pound of it !

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Many thanks for your feedback which we will share with the Care Professional involved in supporting your mother. Thank you again for your comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home Instead provided excellent service and communication. They provided daily morning care to my brother and were always punctual. All caregivers were very professional in every aspect of their care which was reassuring to us as a family.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your comments and we will share your comments with the staff involved. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Back in May 2023, my mother had a serious fall and we needed some daytime assistance. Doing my research I found that Home Instead had good reviews. A meeting was arranged and we were impressed by the thorough and professional consultation that took place. The care we have had since the summer has been
excellent. The carers have always been kind, considerate and professional, always happy to help in any way they can. This might be taking her shopping, or for a gentle stroll, or helping with laundry - all sorts of things. My mother has looked forward to their visits and regards them as friends. Communication is also very good with the office team ensuring everything is working well and monitoring the situation. My mother could not have continued to live at home without Home Instead. Sadly she has now to move into a care home due to health issues, but we are very grateful for the care she has had from Home Instead, and I can wholeheartedly recommend their service.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for the positive feedback which we will pass on to the staff involved. We wish your mother all the very best for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We use your services twice each week so that my partner can continue using the gym. It had become difficult for him to use the changing room and, of course, I was not allowed in there. With support, he can change and shower and use the gym facilities which will hopefully keep him fit and active.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your comments which we will pass to the staff involved in providing the support. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both office and care staff work extremely hard to provide a high level of care to my mum and reassurance for me, often going above and beyond in what they do. A regular team of caregivers has really helped my mum, who has dementia, to build relationships with them and for them to really know my mum
and her care needs well. I am reassured that the time they spend with mum is time well spent, not just on the necessities, but also on ensuring mum has a bit of fun and enjoys the visit and the company of the caregivers, which is so important to her mental health and well-being.
Thank you everyone for not just making it feel like a 'job you do' but work that is worthwhile and makes a positive difference to me and my mum.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your positive comments which we will pass on to all the staff involved in supporting your mother. It will be greatly appreciated by all the staff, thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Home Instead Rochdale. The care given to my father was of a very high standard. Delivered with loving care and compassion from every carer who looked after my dad. They go above and beyond to provide a professional, highly trained service for the client and also their family
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Dad's end-of-life care was given with heartfelt love and dignity. Before that, he developed a close and friendly relationship with a carer who would keep him company once a week. Thank you for everything you did for my dad we would have all been lost without you all.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for your comments, we will pass them to the staff who visited your father.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home Instead (Rochdale) have been providing care services for my mother for over a year now. They have a wonderful team of people who provide excellent care and are all lovely individuals. They genuinely care for Mum and go above and beyond to make sure she is comfortable, happy and enjoys her food.
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office and management support is excellent - great communication and someone is always available to speak to in case of an emergency. They will also accommodate changes to the rota with reasonable notice and do try and help if it’s last minute.

Reply from David Bradshaw, Director at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for the feedback and we will let the care staff know the support they provide is appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Time allocated for care were always on time and punctual.
All carers were very friendly and helpful and put my mum at ease. She enjoyed their company.

Reply from Avril Pilling, Registered Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for providing a 5-star review of our service. Our team will love your positive feedback. I will ensure they are all aware of your kind comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunt has been receiving care from Home Instead for the past four years. The staff have been amazing always helpful and professional and we have been confident that we could depend on them. As my Aunt's needs became more complex we found that the carers were ready and able to adapt to her changing
needs. I would recommend them to anyone needing care in their own home.

Reply from Avril Pilling, Registered Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for sharing your your positive experience of our service. Our amazing team strive to exceed client/family expectations throughout their journey with us. I will ensure the wider team are aware of your 5-star feedback, they will be delighted.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been delighted with the care and support my mother and father have received from the HI team. Our family situation has evolved over a two-month period so needs have changed. The HI team have been flexible and understanding which has been hugely helpful. In addition, the need for care has never
happened for the family before so it's been useful to draw on the experience within the team. Issues such as mental health, eating, drinking, taking medicine, mobility, sleep, cleaning, washing and other household essentials have all been discussed and steps are taken to identify solutions. The Care Professional in particular has been very helpful.

Reply from Avril Pilling, Registered Manager at Home Instead (Rochdale)

Thank you for sharing your 5 star experience of Home Instead, Rochdale. I am pleased that you & your family are delighted with the support and care we currently deliver. It's so important that we communicate effectively with families to ensure we understand and adopt our approach to meet the changing needs of clients as they occur. Your positive review will be cascaded with the team via our monthly newsletter and I will share your specific Care Professional feedback personally, with the wonderful individual referred to.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Home Instead (Rochdale) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.904 for Home Instead (Rochdale) is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 104 Ratings = 4.904

  • 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 Home Instead (Rochdale) is based on 18 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: 4 Apr 2018

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Good

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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 (6)

David

David Bradshaw

Job Title: Franchise Owner

As the owner of Home Instead Rochdale, my focus is on the service first and the business second as I want to provide a quality service that I would be happy to use for myself and my family.


I have a daughter who used to live with me in Hebden Bridge but she has now flown the nest. When I am not dedicating my time to Home Instead, I enjoy hill walking- especially in the Lake District, spending time in my vegetable garden and looking after my chickens. I also love cooking, but it is really just an excuse to listen to football on the radio and to drink red wine!


Beth

Beth Shackleton

Job Title: Operations Manager

Joined: 2023

My name is Beth and I am the Operations Manager. My role is to effectively coordinate all day-to-day operations and lead a team of Key Players to proactively manage the needs of the clients and Care Professionals whilst keeping our quality of care at the highest level.


Rebecca

Rebecca Williams

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Rebecca, and I am the Care Manager at Home Instead Rochdale. After graduating from university in 2020, I started working for Home Instead. I have recently obtained my Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.


I thoroughly enjoy the work I do at Home Instead as we enable individuals to remain in their homes for as long as they would like. My favourite part of the job is setting up new care packages and seeing the positive difference our service can make!


I live locally with my cats, Tillie and Lunar. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and going out for food, especially Italian food!


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Kimberley Symcox

Job Title: Scheduler

Joined: 2014

I’m Kim and I’m the Scheduler in our team. Day to day I am responsible for coordinating the carers and the clients and ensuring everyone knows where they need to be and when. I thoroughly enjoy the challenges that my role presents me with and even more so as it is for a company that I respect and am proud to work for.


I live in Bacup with my husband Jon, my two young boys Jack and Charlie and my daughter Rosie; my children are in infant school and nursery so outside of work I am busy looking after them and our cat Rodders! I love food, especially cheese, and love going camping in our tent as often as possible. My favourite holiday is our annual drive to the south of France to see my French family; it takes two days but the children love the journey!


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Joanne Faulkner

Job Title: Community Engagement

Joined: 2020

I’m Joanne, I am the networker at Home Instead, Rochdale. I cover Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale to raise awareness of the high-quality services we provide. The role enables me to spend time building and developing community relationships with other agencies, community services and local groups.


I have always worked directly with the public. I have spent the last 16 years of my career working in the care sector with varied experience in Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Carer Support. I find my role exciting and rewarding, particularly engaging with the whole community and providing support wherever I can.


I was born in Rochdale and live locally. I have two teenage daughters and a cat, they all keep me very busy. When I get a chance to relax (in between being a mum taxi) I enjoy going to the theatre and I also volunteer at local am-dram societies.


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Lisa Canham

Job Title: Recruiter/Trainer

Joined: 2020

Hi, I’m Lisa and I look after recruitment and training here at Home Instead, Rochdale My role covers recruitment, retention and training.


I enjoy meeting people and following their progress from application through to induction/training to becoming a CARE Professional. It's really rewarding to see our staff develop their confidence and skills.


I live in Whitworth, close to my parents, daughter and her family.


My grandson keeps me very busy and active, especially when he has a sleepover at my house. I also have a dog named Billy!


Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instead (Rochdale)

What Type of Services does Home Instead (Rochdale) offer?

Home Instead (Rochdale) offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Home Instead (Rochdale) employ?

Home Instead (Rochdale) employs 50 carers.