Home care visits: stay safely in your own home
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved one has a consistent team of compassionate carers to keep them comfortable, safe and independent.
- Personal care from a dedicated team – people who know just how you like things done..
- Live safely in your own home – Ideal for couples who need care but prefer to stay together at home.
- Clear pricing – Home care visits from £34 per hour.
Our home care visits are co-ordinated from our offices in Oxford, Kings Langley and Leighton Buzzard.
See what some of the families we care for say about us
Does this sound familiar?
- Mum or Dad is getting worse, but they don’t want to leave their home
- You feel more like a carer than a son or daughter
- You start to worry as soon as you leave their house
- A care home just doesn’t feel right – and what about the pets?
- Simple things are getting harder, but they want to remain independent
- You need help, but don’t want things to change too much
Home Care Visits provide regular company and support. You get to stay in your own home with all the benefits of a small team of familiar carers, supported by a professional care management team.
What kind of things do our carers help with?
Planning & cooking meals
Bathing and washing
Administering medication
Companionship and social support
Palliative care
Domestic tasks such as cleaning
Respite care for family & friends
Night-time care
Trips out - shopping and social
How much do home care visits cost?
Flexible support – just as you like it
- Visits available in 15 minute bands, starting at 30 minutes.
- You choose how many visits per week, starting from just one visit per week.
- Trips to cafes, shops and garden centres can be arranged with advance notice.
Weekdays
From £34 per hour
Free assessment
Weekends
From £40 per hour
Free assessment
What’s Included
- Individualised risk assessment and care plan
- Personal care, help with medication, light housework, trips to shops etc
- Support from management team when necessary
- Family access to all care notes via our app
- Two weeks notice.
Additional Costs
- Mileage costs during trips out are charged at 45p per mile.
- Extra charges apply on Bank Holidays
- Additional charges may apply, depending on the distance travelled by our carers.
Care that feels personal, because it is.
Inviting someone into your home is a big decision. It’s not just about the care itself—it’s about who provides it.
We focus on what matters most to families:
- Independence with support: Carers help you to live life on your own terms, continuing your daily activities in your own community.
- Familiar surroundings: Feel safe and comfortable in your own home.
- Feeling confident that your loved one is understood and respected
- Familiar faces, not a constant rotation of new carers
- Consistency: Knowing who will arrive, and when
- Less risk of illness: In group homes, residents can easily become exposed to infections. Home care greatly reduces that exposure.
- Flexibility: Care needs can change – and we can adapt the frequency and level of care to match. We can even provide a live-in carer if you need one.
Our carers take the time to get to know each person—their routines, preferences and the small details that make a big difference every day.
Consistency you can rely on
Many care services struggle to provide continuity. We’ve built our approach around it.
With 1st Homecare, you can expect:
- A small, dedicated team of carers
- Reliable visits you can depend on
- Fewer changes, more familiarity
- A service that feels stable and reassuring
This consistency helps build trust – not just for the person receiving care, but for the whole family.
Support that feels like it belongs
Our carers are often part of the communities they serve. They understand the people, the area, and what matters locally.
- DBS checked for your peace of mind
- Directly employed by us, ensuring high professional standards
- Highly trained with regular refresher training and testing
- Excellent communication allows families to see what’s happening in real-time via our smartphone app.
- Expertly supported by supervisors in fully staffed offices in Leighton Buzzard, Oxford and Kings Langley
Over time, our carers become more than visitors – they become trusted, familiar faces in the home.
Care You Can Trust
Trust is earned through actions, not promises.
At 1st Homecare, we are committed to:
- Treating every person with dignity, patience and respect
- Delivering care safely, professionally and with compassion
- Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Being there when families need us most
It’s about providing peace of mind – knowing your loved one is in capable, dependable hands.
Client stories – real-life stories of our care in action
What makes 1st Homecare different?
Here’s why hundreds of families in Leighton Buzzard, Oxford and Kings Langley choose our Home Care Services
Familiar Faces
When families arrange care, one of their biggest concerns is who will be coming into their home.
Your care will be delivered by a small, consistent team of highly trained, fully employed carers – many of whom have been brought up in the local area.
Reliable Care
When someone depends on care, reliability matters.
We ensure that with solid care planning, stable teams of carers, careful rota management and efficient communication with families. Your loved one will receive the care they deserve, when they need it.
Clear Communication
When someone you love receives care at home, communication is essential.
At 1st Homecare we prioritise clear, open communication, ensuring families always know who to contact and feel confident in the care being delivered.
Family Values
Choosing a care provider is one of the most important decisions a family can make.
As a family-run organisation, we are guided by the same values families expect for their own loved ones: respect, reliability and genuine commitment to the people we support.
Our Care Quality Commission Ratings
For families, not just individuals
As a family owned company, we understand that when one person needs care, the whole family is affected.
That’s why we:
- Communicate clearly and regularly
- Listen and respond to concerns
- Work in partnership with families
- Provide reassurance every step of the way
You’re not just choosing a care provider – you’re choosing people to trust in your home.
Care starts with a conversation
Finding the right care shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
We’re here to listen, understand your needs, and help you find the right support for your loved one.
Get in touch today to arrange a friendly, no-obligation conversation.
FREE care assessment enquiry
Just pop in your details and one of our care advisors, will be in touch as soon as possible by phone or email to answer your questions and discuss your care needs.
Frequently asked questions
Some of the things people ask us most when they’re starting to explore home care.
