Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Unit 6 Bosworth House, High Street, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 0EA
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9.8 16 Reviews
  • Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd, Clacton-on-Sea
Ivy Grace Home Care is based in Thorpe-Le-Soken Essex and they cover the surrounding areas. They currently have availability in the following areas:

CO13
CO14
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C016

Ivy Grace Home Care offers bespoke person-centred care in your own home. The team very much believe that every voice counts, and they want to be a care company with a difference. The main goal is to help keep service users as independent as possible which will enable them to stay in their own home. The team are not only there to support service users but also their family and they do this by listening to them.

Ivy Grace offer a wide range of services without you having to leave your own home. Personal care, companionship, housework, shopping, appointments, medication management, food preparation and much more.

The team are all fully trained and DBS checked. They also provide all the staff with additional training depending on the needs of the service user.

Call times range from a 15 minute check visit - this allows peace of mind for family members to have the option of adding in additional calls if they go away just to check up and ensure they have a drink and are ok. Call times go up in 15 minute increments so 30 minute, 45 minute, 60 minutes and so on.

The team do a no obligation assessment first which can take around 1 hour+, this is just to ensure they have all the important details needed to do a person-centred care plan. If you're happy, they will arrange times that suit you and a start date.

Ivy Grace Home Care Home are available to call 24 hours a day, so you have peace of mind that you can call the team whenever you need too.

Care Provided by Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

  • 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
  • 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
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Personal Care Assessments
  • Risk Assessments in the Home

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Naomi Stancombe (Manager)

Funding & Fees Guide for Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

  • Prices
  • Charge rates vary from £17.09 o £36.45 depending on day and time.


  • Our prices vary depending on times of care.
    Our rates are very competitive.


    Call for more details


Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd Reviews (16)

9.8

Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd has 16 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience to date has been very useful. I find all the staff very kind and understanding. They seem to enjoy the job and do best to keep us very comfortable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers who come to see my mother-in-law are so friendly and show they care. Nothing is too much trouble from taking her to the Doctor's appointments, shopping or just popping in to check on her. Great team. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank these carers enough for the way they look after me. They have been looking after me for a year now. Their visits really lift me especially when they bring in cake. They feel and treat me like family. I have no problem asking them to do anything for me whether it's personal care, taking
me to appointments or shopping. Can't praise them enough.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love eating the cake as much as you do.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very caring and polite.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We always appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The breakfast ladies who come and prepare my dad's breakfast are amazing, always prompt and always pleasant. This gives my mum a rest from caring for my dad full time and we would be lost without them.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to do us a review, we really do appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had cared for my mother for 4 years and it was getting too much. I was recommended Ivy Grace and have not been disappointed. Carers have generally been prompt, kind, considerate and very helpful. I would recommend them to anyone who needs care.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent company, nothing is too much trouble. Always happy and always on time. Take great care with showering and using the hoist. Been with other care companies but this has to be the best.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

We really appreciate you taking the time to give us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with the service and care I receive.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to do it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a very good service. The staff and the service are all excellent.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to do it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can l say about such caring ladies. My mother-in-law's care is difficult but every day they arrive smiling. She looks forward to their visits. Nothing is too much trouble for them and their knowledge and recommendations is spot on. Totally trustworthy. Thank you.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much. It helps that we are all as mad as each other! The carers really enjoy coming in. You all brighten their day as much as I hope we brighten all of yours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first phone call to Ivy Grace Home Care, I knew I'd made the right choice. They listened to my concerns and the needs of my mum. Care was put in place to start and Mum ended up in hospital. I had to cancel them at short notice and they were so understanding and accommodating. When Mum came
out of hospital they were there for her immediately. They treat my mum with care and dignity, as well as being so friendly and helpful. They are great at keeping me updated too. I can't recommend this company enough.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for this review. Mum is a pleasure to go and see.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ivy Grace Homecare are providing outstanding care to my mother within her home.
They are always very reliable, considerate and professional whilst caring for my mother. They treat her with respect and kindness.
If necessary they work past the allocated time in order to make sure the job is done.
I
thoroughly recommend this company.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you for your review. We are all very dedicated to promoting dignity and respect, along with person-centred care and much more. We really appreciate the recognition.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I joined Ivy Grace a few months ago, and this has been my best decision to join this team, why? Because they do their best to try and maintain my independence, I am wheelchair-bound and need full personal care. I love my garden, and they help me with watering my plants, picking the fruits off my trees
and repotting some plants. I also like to be involved with preparing my meals, and they are my helping hands. And they keep my pet dog happy as well by providing a dog walking service.
Thank you, Ivy Grace, for maintaining my independence.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

What a beautiful review. We are so pleased you joined us also. We are so happy you feel you have done the right thing. We have seen such a huge improvement from the first day of meeting you to now, and the fact we have been able to be part of that and make a difference means the world to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service, easy to contact and always happy to help. The care and understanding shown is very much appreciated. The team are very aware of individual needs and go above and beyond to fulfil these. Wonderful carers that we would highly recommend.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We truly do appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Flexible, caring, cheerful and reliable. I would not hesitate to recommend Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

You were an absolute pleasure to visit. We were very lucky to spend some time with you. So pleased you doing really well. Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent company providing care and support to a high standard.

Reply from Katy Thrower, Director at Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to write us one.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10 for Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd 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 11 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 4.803 for Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (53 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 66 Ratings = 4.803

  • 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 Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd 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.

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Meet the Team (3)

Katy

Katy Thrower

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Katy Thrower the Director of Ivy Grace Home Care LTD.


I and Naomi decided to set this business up to help provide a reliable home care service to our local community. Along with the Care crisis, we decided now was the time to do it.
I have been in the industry for over 20years and completed my level 5 in Health and Social care.


Our aim is to provide person-centred care to those who are in need of help at home. Having personally experienced working with care companies, I now have the knowledge of what's needed and wanted in this industry.


Continuity of care,
To be listened to,
To ensure you have the right carers for you,
A dedicated management team who looks after their staff so they can provide the best care in your home,
A introduction service so you always know your carers,
Time slots that suit you,


I have personal experience of what good care can do for our service users' quality of life, and what a huge impact it can make on them and their families, and that is why we chose to do this.
There is no better feeling than leaving them with a smile on their face.


With that being said, we look forward to supporting and helping you, whether that be some advice or a care need.


Naomi

Naomi Stancombe

Job Title: Director

I started working in social care 9 years ago but in those 9 years, I gained my level 5 in health and social care and have learnt an extensive amount about how an agency should be run and how it shouldn’t be.


For generations, social care has been part of my life. My nan had various successful care homes, my mum was a district nurse and was part of a very successful care agency which still runs today.


We decided to start Ivy Grace Home Care, because,


1 - The care crisis and home care agencies just do not have the capacity to take on service users in need.


2 - We can do it the right way.


Running a home care agency isn’t for everyone. It requires the best of the best, those who aren’t afraid of challenges and are determined to tackle caregiver turnover and recruiting.


Most of my care background is in recruiting the right care workers and ensuring they are DBS checked and trained correctly to provide the right care in your home.
Staff turnover in care is extremely high, and that can be for so many different reasons. This makes a huge impact on the service users we care for, as it means having many different carers in their homes.


I will do my best to help change this with the help of my colleagues, by making sure employees are appreciated and get the recognition they deserve for the skills and abilities they bring to the job.


Beki

Beki Fair

Job Title: MHFA/Carer

Joined: 2022

My name is Rebecca, Beki as I like to be called. I started working for Ivy Grace Home Care in October 2022, so not been very long. However I have worked previously with the Directors and completely believe in their work ethics and how they dedicate themselves to making sure the care provided is the best and right care for every individual they care for, but how they also listen and look after their staff.


I have been in the care industry for just over two years, however previously to this, I worked in a doctor's surgery for over 20 years.


I have recently just completed my Mental Health First Aider course.


The role of the Mental Health First Aider is to support employees in the workplace who are experiencing mental ill health or distress. This support can vary from having a non-judgmental conversation with a colleague to guiding them towards the right support.


My role as MHFA is to be able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of common workplace mental health illnesses.


Having the necessary skills to have a supportive, non-judgmental conversation with those who need it
Possessing the knowledge and confidence to guide colleagues to the appropriate professional support if they require it.


Promoting greater awareness of mental health in the workplace and reducing stigma.

Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental illness each year. In 2016, 15.8 million UK work days were lost due to mental illness.


Independent research and evaluation show that taking part in a Mental Health First Aid course raises awareness of mental illnesses, encourages early intervention to aid recovery, increases confidence in dealing with mental illnesses and reduces stigma.


I am looking forward to putting my skills and knowledge in the place at Ivy Grace Home Care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd

What Type of Services does Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd offer?

Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd employ?

Ivy Grace Home Care Ltd employs 16 carers.