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Home care agencies in Dorchester

There are 19 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area. 15 are registered for dementia care and 2 offer live-in care.

We are still collecting rates for Dorchester: 3 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.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Dorchester

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.

15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Agincare UK Dorchester, Dorchester

Agincare UK Dorchester

Dorchester, DT1
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
Cera Care Dorchester, Dorchester

Cera Care Dorchester

Dorchester, DT1
CQC: Good
DementiaCera Care
Rates not published
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Home Instead

Dorchester, DT1
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersDorset Home Care
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Reablement Service

Dorchester, DT1
CQC: Good
DementiaCare Dorset
Rates not published
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Chele Care Limited

Dorchester, DT1
CQC: Not yet rated
DementiaChele Care
Rates not published
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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

Who covers Dorchester?

Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.

Agencies within 15 km of Dorchester

Other towns in Dorset

All agencies in Dorset

Costs and funding

By type of care

Common questions

How much does home care cost in Dorchester?

We do not yet have enough published rates in Dorchester 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 Dorchester?

19 home care agencies in Dorchester 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 Dorchester?

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.