Home care agencies in Swanage
There are 3 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Swanage, in the Dorset council area. 3 are registered for dementia care.
We are still collecting rates for Swanage. 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 Swanage
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.
Purbeck Personal Assistants
Jurassic Care
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 Swanage?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of SwanageOther towns in Dorset
- Dorchester (19)
- Weymouth (15)
- Wimborne (12)
- Ferndown (8)
- Portland (4)
- Bridport (3)
- Shaftesbury (3)
- Gillingham (2)
- Poole (2)
- Ringwood (2)
- Sherborne (2)
- Wareham (2)
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Swanage?
We do not yet have enough published rates in Swanage 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 Swanage?
3 home care agencies in Swanage 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 Swanage?
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.