Alcedo Care Chester

Ground Floor, 73 New Crane Street, Chester CH1 4JE
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9.8 20 Reviews
  • Alcedo Care Chester, Chester
Alcedo Care Chester aims to enrich lives and provide the best possible standard of care to people in the comfort of their own homes.

Alcedo Care takes pride in their work and has huge respect for their carers and the work they do, meaning they are fully supported to ensure each person in their care receives the highest quality of support.

They also provide care and services to care and nursing homes in the area.

Each member of staff has undergone an extremely rigorous selection process to ensure only the best are employed.

Care Provided by Alcedo Care Chester

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Nursing Agency
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Call in Service
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • 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
  • Support Worker
  • Other Care Provided
  • 24 Hour Care
  • 24 Hour Nurse Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Adult Nursing Care (18+)
  • Home Care for Children
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Live in Carer
  • Nursing Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Nursing Care for Children
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Respite Cover

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tom Wilkes (Registered Manager)

Funding & Fees Guide for Alcedo Care Chester

  • Prices
  • From £32 per hour


  • Our fees are all inclusive, with no extras for Bank Holidays, mileage or travel.


9.8

Alcedo Care Chester has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alcedo Care Chester has 20 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with using Alcedo Care has been fantastic. Very relaxed while carer is here and carer is well mannered.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you, from all the team at Alcedo Chester, for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it and its great to here we are providing a quality service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been amazing with me and my son, constant communication, very understanding. Professional and a full understanding of ASD and the behaviours that challenge. Management and office staff are all very understanding and very professional. All I can say is the whole team are fantastic, and
I feel relaxed and confident in the fact that my son is being well cared for each week. Thank you so much!

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that we are having a positive impact on you and your son. Many thanks from all the team for Alcedo Chester


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

We finished our agreement with Alcedo Care at the end of January and hoped that would be the last dealings we would have. To my horror we realised that they took over £350 from my mother-in-law's account at the end of April. When asked how they were able to do this when there was no direct debit set
up or without contacting us first, they admitted to using card details they had written down when they took a deposit to take a payment for an invoice they thought was outstanding. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour again from Alcedo and surely in breach of General Data Protection Regulations.

Reply from Andrew Boardman, Director at Alcedo Care Chester

We are sorry to see you post such a negative review Suzanne particularly since we remedied our error and apologised before you posted this review. Your mother-in-law's chosen method of payment was by card, it is clearly stated in the terms and conditions that we can keep the details on file. We agreed in January that the standard of care we had delivered was below the five star standard of care we endeavour to deliver every time because of this we agreed to write off the costs for the care delivered. Unfortunately due to an administrative error the credit note wasn't correctly allocated and a member of the accounts team presumed that the payment was outstanding and cleared the balance down using a payment from the card on file. We discussed this with you, apologised for our error and refunded the money immediately. I'm sure it was an oversight that you seem to have missed this element out from your review. Regarding your comment that this was a GDPR breach I can assure you it wasn't.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carers are always cheerful, helpful and professional in their work, treat my husband with dignity and respect. Always willing to advise if we have and problems (i.e. pressure sores or catheter issues).
Overall, they make a difficult way of life more bearable with their much-appreciated support.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Many thanks for your kind words and the team at Alcedo are happy to hear that our carers are supporting your husband with dignity and respect. It is our please to come and support you both each day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my aunt is given is amazing, the carers are kind and compassionate. They are so patient and understanding, allowing my aunt to do things in her own time to keep her independence. They are reliable and I feel confident that my family is in safe hands. The office staff have great communication
and always listen and respond. Best thing we did was to go to Alcedo Care for my aunt.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is fantastic to hear Alcedo is supporting your Aunt with her independence and that you feel her care is safe. Thank you for your comments about the office staff as we understand great communication is vital to be able to support our clients' needs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with my son's care they have made it so easy for me to leave him in their care.
Very happy with all the services Alcedo gives me and my son.

Reply from Jessica Armand, Operations Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you very much for your review. It is a pleasure to be able to support you. I will pass on your feedback to the staff who support you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, friendly staff. Flexible and helpful with every need.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to support you and we are very happy to see the staff are flexible and friendly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always find Alcedo carers very pleasant. Also professional with my wife's care/needs.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate the positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following a road traffic accident, I needed care three times a day on my return from hospital. The care I received was thoughtful, helpful and appropriate. The carers were professional, kind and friendly.

Reply from Claire Culshaw, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you for your kind review Sylvia, it was lovely to have you back with Alcedo Care. We all would like to wish you the very best for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum unfortunately has dementia and I was very concerned about how to manage her condition. Fortunately, we have Alcedo Care who have been at our side for the last couple of years. I can only describe them as brilliant, they are a professional and understanding team who always treat Mum with respect
and dignity. As Mum's condition changes so does Alcedo Care. They are always there for Mum, nothing is ever too much trouble and they are approachable 24 hours a day. To Mum, they are like another family member. Alcedo makes dealing with Mum's needs so much easier. Thank you Alcedo Care team so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the service and feel I can contact admin at any time should I have any concerns over my care and treatment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think the care my mum has received has been excellent. All the carers have been patient and very caring towards my mum and myself. They all have a really friendly approach.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that our carers are supporting you and your mum with a professional and friendly approach, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a lovely review


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think all the carers are marvellous and are very good company for me.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Lovely to hear that you are very happy with our carers and the service overall, its a pleasure supporting you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My overall experience has been one of caring and professional. The staff have excellent communication skills and I feel I have utmost care and attention. We have built a rapport over a small time. It's a grand time when they visit and I feel really content.

Reply from Tom Wilkes, Registered Manager at Alcedo Care Chester

Our carers have a brilliant repour with you and the family so it's wonderful to hear that they are happy with the care we deliver.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience has been nothing but enjoyable, professional and worth every penny. I have experience with other firms but I'm an Alcedo girl through and through.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good. Carers are very pleasant and friendly and very supportive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alcedo Care staff have been nothing but phenomenal with me. All the staff are so professional, genuinely care and make me feel dignified in the care I receive. I also have really bad mental health, they have handled it so well and kept me safe and at times sane.
From the staff to management, I want
to say a massive thank you for all you do. It's not an easy ride but you make it manageable and I'm so grateful from the bottom of my heart.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone that comes is professional but friendly. I feel safe and comfortable. The carers are reliable and the office staff call me if any changes and are lovely to me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First week of being with Alcedo Care has been an overall positive experience. It is clear that the carers we have met so far are passionate, kind, personable and experienced. They have taken time to get to know us and our needs. Not one visit has felt rushed, they all give 100% care and attention. No
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No need for 200 words. Everything about the service is excellent, very pleasant carers.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.752)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10 for Alcedo Care Chester is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.752 for Alcedo Care Chester is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 101 Ratings = 4.752

  • 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 Alcedo Care Chester is based on 16 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 Sep 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 (4)

Jessica

Jessica Carrington

Job Title: Operations Manager

Hi, my name is Jessica and I am the Operations Manager for Chester.


I have been working in the health and social care industry since I was 18, in a variety of settings including home care, training and care homes. I started with Alcedo Care in 2019 and I have enjoyed every moment of it! I have experience in supporting both children and adults with a wide range of conditions.


My favourite part of the role is seeing and hearing about the positive outcomes our carers and customers have achieved.


Clare

Clare Hannaway

Job Title: Area Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Clare and I am the Area Manager for Alcedo Care Chester.


Chloe

Chloe Jones

Job Title: Recruiter Manager

Joined: 2023

My name is Chloe and I am the Recruiter at Alcedo Care Chester.


I have been working within the healthcare industry for the past 4 years doing recruitment and compliance. I have been at Alcedo Care since June and I love my job here as a recruiter being able to meet new people who are going to make a difference to our community. My role includes looking out for new talent, interviewing and getting quality applicants onboarded to bring outstanding care to our clients. The job itself has a purpose and that’s why I always put 110% into it. I always bring a smile to work and I love being a part of the Alcedo family.


Fun fact about me – I went on 8 holidays last year, I love travelling around and exploring new cultures.


Patricia

Patricia Doogan

Job Title: Care Assessor

Joined: 2023

My name is Trish and I am the care assessor at Alcedo Care Chester. As a Care Assessor, my role is to prepare and adapt person-centred care plans for our clients and their families.


These might be produced with the client alone, but sometimes might also involve other healthcare professionals. It is my responsibility to ensure our clients have the maximum amount of input possible into the care plan, and that it takes into account not only their personal and medical information, but their likes, dislikes, and what we can do to enrich their life and support independence.


Frequently Asked Questions about Alcedo Care Chester

What Type of Services does Alcedo Care Chester offer?

Alcedo Care Chester offers Home Care & Nursing Care.

How many Carers does Alcedo Care Chester employ?

Alcedo Care Chester employs 30 carers.