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Live-in care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

24 of the 120 home care agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offer live-in care, of which 20 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.

Live-in care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically costs £1,398 a week, based on 10 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,125 to £1,633.

A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,120 a week near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers

The typical live-in agency in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
£1,398a week

About £72,670 a year

Hourly visits £32.25 an hour

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, set by the carer

A live-in carer could cost about £278 a week less, £14,430 over a year

See carers near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

Dementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own live-in carer near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
Hourly visits £18 to £25
GoodOaks Homecare, Poole
CQC: Good
Live-inDementia30 min visitsGoodOaks Homecare
Hourly visits
£30 to £35 an hour
Live-in £1,100 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Optimum Dynamic Care Ltd, Bournemouth

Optimum Dynamic Care Ltd

Bournemouth, BH8
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaOptimum Dynamic Care
Hourly visits
from £30 an hour
Live-in from £1,820 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

A1 Care

Bournemouth, BH8
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersWork Experience
Live-in care
£800 to £1,600 a week
Live-in £800 to £1,600 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Absolute Care - Westbourne, Bournemouth
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEmploys carersNewton Care
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Agincare UK Christchurch, Christchurch

Agincare UK Christchurch

Christchurch, BH23
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEmploys carersAgincare
Live-in care
from £695 a week
Live-in from £695 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Agincare UK Poole, Poole
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersAgincare
Live-in care
from £695 a week
Live-in from £695 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Caremark Bournemouth

Bournemouth, BH8
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeLV Care
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Caremark Poole & East Dorset, Bournemouth
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersCaremark
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Dorset, Bournemouth

Dorset

Bournemouth, BH8
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeCaringsmart
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Christchurch Care

Christchurch, BH23
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNights30 min visitsEmploys carersChristchurch Care
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Liberty Private Care

Bournemouth, BH8
CQC: Good
Live-inDementia60 min visitsEmploys carersLiberty Private Care
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
HCRG Dorset, Poole

HCRG Dorset

Poole, BH17
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaHCRG
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEmploys carersSupplican Group
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
FastFallsResponse Ltd, Poole
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inNightsEnd of life15 min visitsFastFallsResponse
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
SAL Healthcare Services, Bournemouth

SAL Healthcare Services

Bournemouth, BH11
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaNights45 min visitsEmploys carersSupportive Ability Living
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeSt. Patrick Healthcare
Rates not published
Area typical £32.25 an hour
No reviews yet
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

Common questions

How much does live-in care cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Live-in care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically costs £1,398 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many live-in care agencies are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

24 of the 120 CQC-registered home care agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offer live-in 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 live-in 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.