Helping Hands Poole
Poole, BH15
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Emergency home care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
7 of the 120 home care agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offer emergency home care, of which 4 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically costs £32.25 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £30.50 to £34.38. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole of £32.25.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
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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.
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Home Instead Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, BH4
CQC: Good
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
HCRG Dorset
Poole, BH17
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
FastFallsResponse Ltd
Poole, BH15
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
SAL Healthcare Services
Bournemouth, BH11
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
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
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Common questions
How much does emergency home care cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Emergency home care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically costs £32.25 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many emergency home care agencies are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
7 of the 120 CQC-registered home care agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offer emergency home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for emergency home care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
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, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council for a needs assessment.