Home care agencies in Dorset
There are 81 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Dorset, South West. 65 are registered for dementia care and 14 offer live-in care. 3 are rated Outstanding and 61 Good by the CQC.
We are still collecting rates for Dorset: 13 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.
Choose your own carer in Dorset
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.
Shauna Health Care Service Solutions Limited
Better Care at Home
Dimensions Dorset West Domiciliary Care Office
West Dorset
AA-I-Care - 35 Southwell
Abbots Care Limited (East Dorset branch)
Agincare Live-in Care (South West)
Agincare UK Bridport
Agincare UK Dorchester
Agincare UK Ferndown
Agincare UK Weymouth
Alina Homecare Dorchester
All About Care (South West) Limited
Care At Home Limited Beaminster
Care At Home Limited Wareham
Care At Home Limited West Moors
Care At Home Limited Weymouth
Angel Carers (UK) Limited
Cera Care Dorchester
Ashbee Home Care Ltd
Avo Care Limited
Birch Social Limited
Bloomfield Care Limited
Typical rates in Dorset
Median rate for each type of care, across the 81 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- 30 minute visit
- £19
- Usually £16.50 to £19.44 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,226
- Usually £695 to £1,469 a week12 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,400
- A week, across the agencies with rates4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Nearby council areas
Agencies based next door often cover this area too.
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Dorset?
We do not yet have enough published rates in Dorset for a typical figure. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care.
How many home care agencies are there in Dorset?
81 home care agencies in Dorset 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 Dorset?
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.