Serve Homecare

Ground Floor, The Old Bank, 162 High Street, Stevenage SG1 3LL
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9.7 74 Reviews
  • Serve Homecare, Stevenage
Located in North Hertfordshire, Serve Homecare offers a range of home care services centered around the needs and requirements of each individual person.

Rated Excellent by Hertfordshire County Council during their PAMMS Assessment (January 2024), and Good by CQC - Care Quality Commission (November 2022), the team is able to offer home care services including personal care, companionship, help with domestic work and shopping, support with medication, help socialising or attending appointments and respite care.

Following a personalised care plan, the team works hard to ensure they are delivering care that fully supports the person to live as independently as possible and maintain their quality of life. Care plans are also reviewed regularly, ensuring that the team are able to identify any changing needs and respond to these as quickly as possible.

To book a free consultation or to find out more, please contact Serve Homecare who will be glad to help.

Care Provided by Serve Homecare

  • 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
  • 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

  • Owner
  • Serve Home Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Rix Sidhu (Director of Operations)

Funding & Fees Guide for Serve Homecare

  • Prices
  • Prices start from £15.59 per visit.


  • There are no hidden costs such as a mileage payment added on top of Serve Homecare rates.


    - Please give us a call for a full quote.


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Serve Homecare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.695) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Serve Homecare has 74 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My care and assistance is very good. I can't say any more about the staff, they are all experienced, I am very pleased with them.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers that look after my mum are very kind and considerate and always bring any issues to my attention.
The office is also very good at communicating with me.
All of the staff do an excellent job, especially three members of staff in particular.
Thanks.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using the cleaning service for over six months now and we’re really happy with the service. The cleaning is always done to a very high standard and covers all areas we have asked. The staff are always really friendly and do an excellent job, particularly the quality and compliance lead.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I, as the client's wife, have come to rely on our carer. I don’t know how I could manage without her now. She enables me to get my day off to a decent start, taking away the hassle of having to prepare my husband for his day. I have nothing but praise for giving us both a cheerful start to our day.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have cared for my mother for the past 6 years, doing everything for her. However, following a fall, she became unable to weight bare so I needed to have carers to come in. I was concerned about handing over some of her care to an outside agency, but I need not have worried. The carers are wonderful
- caring, kind, gentle with Mum and work hard to help her understand what they are doing. They are always cheerful, pleasant and hard working. I am so pleased that we decided to use Serve Homecare.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the service provided. Everyone I dealt with was polite and professional. My father was very comfortable with the carer you supplied and was complimentary about how safe he felt in her care.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is my first experience of having carers to help with my daily routine. I have been attended to by quite a few different carers, and for the most part they have done a reasonable job. Some however do rather less than others, not that that has become a problem, but it's a pity that a consistent standard
hasn't been achieved. Overall, I have enjoyed their company and conversation while they carry out their caring duties. I will miss my daily contact with them when my contract comes to an end.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't thank your staff enough for everything they did for my mother in her last days. Not only did they go above and beyond, but made her last days better for not only her but for us a family too. They were a great comfort and support for us during a very difficult time. Cannot fault the service at
all!

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum returned home after a 5-week stay in hospital with a care plan in place.
The care provided to both my mum and partner was brilliant, especially when her partner was taken into hospital. I knew my mum was being well looked after.
All the people we met were so friendly and genuine and took the
time to talk with my mum.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Serve Homecare do a fantastic job in really difficult circumstances! We have a double up team that attend our mother four times a day, seven days a week. I can honestly say that in my experience, whenever I’ve met the team, they go above and beyond and provide excellent care to our mother.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with the service, they are very kind and helpful.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Serve Homecare have been taking care of my mum at home since August when she was discharged from Addenbrookes on a palliative care package. From before the actual discharge to delivering care, Serve Homecare has been attentive and has engaged with us at every step of the way. Everyone, including the
manager, the people who answer the phone and those who deliver the care, are amazing. Serve Homecare truly puts the service user and their family at the heart of all they do. Their openness and availability at all times, together with a whole family approach, is what makes their care genuinely person-centred. My mum could not be in better hands.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad got into a bit of an emergency between care calls. No immediate carers available, so care coordinators came out of office on their lunch break to help us manage and solve the issues and get Dad back to bed and settled. Absolute stars, both of them.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started using Careserve in June after Mum was left disabled and needing care. The team have been so attentive to Mum's needs and has navigated around various issues to help us get the right care and equipment in place for Mum.
The carers show empathy and when faced with situations, take it in their
stride to work through the issues to make Mum comfortable. They have been great in forming a bond with all of us and have the confidence to make suggestions which are beneficial for Mum's care.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The service provided fell well short of a professional care provider. Contract issues arose before and after my mum went into the hospital. Serve Homecare was unable to change care needs as it wasn't compatible with their staffing schedules. The contract was cancelled due to further notice until my
mother was discharged.
Nevertheless, she was charged a cancellation of £435 after phone negotiation instead of £870 because Serve Homecare was unable to provide two carers for two slots Monday and Tuesday instead of seven days a week full time. They were unable to prioritise my mother's care needs as it wasn't compatible with their schedule. Whilst mum was in A&E with sepsis we were charged two cancellation fees as 48 hrs notice wasn't given.
Their communication was non-existent either by phone or email in two months of care. They were very prompt to email any invoices. The level of care provided from the Agency is incompatible with the level expected from a professional care provider.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

I apologise if you feel these terms and conditions are unfair and not as expected, but the terms and conditions were outlined to you and accepted by you and confirmed by a signed contract.


During our phone conversation on 22nd August 2023, you highlighted again Serve Homecare did not have the capacity to support with two visits a week, to which I informed you if you had flexibility for a later time, then this is something we could review once she returned from hospital, to which you agreed and stated you would keep us informed on discharge should your mother return home.


As a gesture of goodwill, not only did Serve Homecare reduce your notice period from 28 day’s to 14, given the circumstances, but I personally further reduced your final bill by a further 50%. Reducing your total bill to 25% to support further.


Our terms are in place to ensure sustainability, if you do feel you would like to discuss them further, please contact us on 01438 576789 or via email.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really pleased with the service I have received from Serve Homecare. Whenever I call the office, it is like I am speaking to family and everyone is very helpful. As for the carers who come to my mum, they really look after her. They are kind and caring and will go out of their way in the tasks
that they do. It is a relief knowing my mum, who is going on one hundred and two years old, is cared for this way. Her family love her very much and only want what is best for her.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, the experience has been appreciated. Care and consideration has been universal. Some variation of styles of care, but respect always felt. Three carers have been excellent and the care supervision has been highly appreciated; very professional and supportive.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All carers are friendly, caring thoughtful to my husband and myself. They also keep me informed on what is going on with him - if anything changes with him bodily-wise.
Sometimes concerned about allocated times of visits, but usually, we can cope.
As we hadn't had a contract, we didn't know about
double charges on Bank Holidays, so were a bit surprised. Also not being able to have 15 min call when only the visit (meant tines) usually 10 mins.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All contact has been professional and friendly.
Carers get the job done despite being sometimes against the clock due to travel time.
Any questions are always dealt with in a very timely manner with good outcomes.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault any of the services provided to my mother by Serve Homecare. The initial phone call put my mind at ease after having another company that O was dissatisfied with, the interview to assess my mum was polite and caring, and I knew straight away my mum was going to have the best care. The
careers that came in were polite and caring, introduced themselves to my mum and asked how she was. Every time they came in, they told her everything they were about to do and did it with so much love and care; I knew from the start my mu knew she was in safe hands. The carers pointed out everything they thought needed to be addressed, and action was taken straight away. Not only did they take care of my mum, but they also made sure I was alright, especially when my mum passed; they didn't hesitate to come back to make sure I was on and wasn't on my own. Well done, Serve Homecare. I would recommend you to anyone that needed a loved one taken care of.

Reply from Rix Sidhu, Director of Care at Serve Homecare

We thank you for taking the time to review our services and comment on how caring the Serve Homecare team is. We have ensured this feedback has been given to the team and that they are aware that the work they do really does make a difference.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.695)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.695) out of 10 for Serve Homecare 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 51 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 50 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 4.695 for Serve Homecare is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (70 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 302 Ratings = 4.695

  • 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 Serve Homecare is based on 50 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: 30 Nov 2022

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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 (8)

Rix

Rix Sidhu

Job Title: Director of Operations

Joined: 2019

Rix is one of the founders of Serve Homecare and has been working within the Health & Social Care industry since 2007. Rix has progressed his career by undertaking many roles within the Homecare Industry and is humbled by never forgetting his roots, ensuring our service is as streamlined for our Care Team as it is for our Customers. Rix's passion is delivering an ever-evolving level of Customer Care & Support, delivering person-centred and tailored care to suit everyone's needs, with the end goal of giving every customer the quality of life they deserve.


Cameron

Cameron Cormano

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2019

Cameron is one of the founders of Serve Homecare and has been working within the Health & Social Care industry since 2010. He knows how to offer the very best services to Homecare Customers and is determined to continue to improve the services that Serve Homecare delivers to its customers. Cameron believes the care industry can be shaped into a sustainable model for the future, by focusing on innovation, incorporating technology into our services and developing a finders keepers approach towards our team members.


Rafiq

Rafiq Shaik

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2022

Rafiq has started his within Health & Social Care initially as a Community Care Worker and has progressed into several roles since starting with Serve Homecare in 2020, Rafiq possesses amazing people and management skills utilizing these attributes to continuously provide the best possible care to every client.


As Care Manager, Rafiq manages and oversees the daily running of our care services directly manages our Team Leaders and ensures the compliance of the service in line with regulatory obligations and internal policy. Rafiq’s role enables continuous oversight of the service, providing a pathway to shape new ways of working to continuously improve the service.


Rafiq prides himself on offering honest advice and support to all of the team, managing the expectations of customers and the team alike.


Maicey-Anne

Maicey-Anne Hayden

Job Title: Care Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Maicey-Anne began her journey with Serve Homecare as a Community Care Worker, quickly demonstrating her leadership potential. Her dedication and hard work led to a promotion to Team Leader, and, in recognition of her continued growth, she has now transitioned into the role of Care Coordinator. Maicey-Anne’s progression within the company reflects her commitment to delivering exceptional care and supporting her team with passion and professionalism.


As a Care Coordinator, Maicey-Anne schedules and navigates our Care Team's working patterns and organizes their daily routine within her locality maintaining continuous communication with team members, customers, professionals, and stakeholders. Maicey-Anne has a passion for success and strives to make every day count, ensuring everyone receives the care they deserve in a timely and efficient manner.


Anisa

Anisa Zaka

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2022

As a Team Leader Anisa supports the Care Team within her locality, ensuring they are offered full support, guidance and supervision, whilst assisting with the onboarding of new Team Members. Anisa is also responsible within her locality for completing risk assessments and detailed care plans for new customers and overseeing their care needs throughout the term of their services.


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Debbie Moore

Job Title: Out-Of-Hours Operative

Joined: 2022

Debbie has been working within Health & Social Care for over 30 years and has progressed her career by undertaking many roles within the Homecare Industry, and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience. As an Out-of-hours Operative, Debbie ensures the service runs as smoothly as it does during the day outside of office hours, supporting customers and the care team alike to conduct their roles safely and effectively by offering leadership and advice around the clock.


Chianne

Chianne Cormano

Job Title: Training and Development Manager

Joined: 2021

Chianne oversees the training & onboarding of our new and existing Care Team, developing existing team members into progressive roles through achieving vocational qualifications.


Chianne's aim is to provide industry-leading levels of training to our Care Team focusing on equipping our Care Team to deliver the highest levels of service. Chianne believes that as her self-anyone entering the Care Industry can create and achieve a fulfilling career through personal development.


Jamie

Jamie Mackinnon

Job Title: Accounts Officer

Joined: 2022

Jamie joined the team in 2022 as an Apprentice Accounts Assistant and has achieved a Distinction in Level 2 AAT and has since been promoted to Serve Homecare’s Finance Officer, Jamie plays a vital role within the service ensuring all pay and bill information is clearly communicated with customers, suppliers, and working teams. He has established clear procedures and communication with all external stakeholders, whilst innovating back-office processes and ensuring all financial services are streamlined.