Bluebird Care (Norwich & North Norfolk)

Bluebird Care (Norwich & North Norfolk) is a home care agency based in Norwich, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Norwich office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Bluebird Care, which has 132 branches in England. The agency has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2023, the CQC rated Bluebird Care (Norwich & North Norfolk) Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Bluebird Care (Norwich & North Norfolk) has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Norfolk. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 175 registered home care agencies in Norfolk. Others working the same area include NR Care Head Office, RCMIK Health Care Ltd and Norwich Supported Living. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.