Home care agencies in Bournemouth
There are 58 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. 47 are registered for dementia care and 12 offer live-in care.
We are still collecting rates for Bournemouth: 5 agencies have a figure on record so far. Where an agency has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care.
Across the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area the typical weekday hourly rate is about £32.25, which is the best guide until more Bournemouth agencies publish their rates. Agencies based in neighbouring towns usually cover Bournemouth too: a postcode search shows who does.
Choose your own carer in Bournemouth
Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
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Typical rates in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Median rate for each type of care, across the 120 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £32.25
- Usually £30.50 to £34.38 an hour6 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,398
- Usually £1,125 to £1,633 a week10 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Who covers Bournemouth?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of BournemouthOther towns in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
All agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCosts and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Bournemouth?
The typical home care agency in Bournemouth charges £32.25 an hour on weekdays, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,398 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Bournemouth?
58 home care agencies in Bournemouth are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for home care in Bournemouth?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.