Home care · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Supported living in Bournemouth
30 out of 144 home care agencies covering Bournemouth are registered for supported living. 100% of the 19 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 7 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 28 October 2026, Bourne-Citizen Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 22.
- Whatever your savings, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council will assess care needs for free.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, checked daily.
- 19 of the 19 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 11 are still waiting for a first rating.
To cite: "Supported living in Bournemouth", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 30agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 22offer dementia support
- 8inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 144
- Elderly care · 133
- Physical disability care · 128
- Care for adults under 65 · 126
- Dementia care · 120
- Sensory impairment care · 102
- Learning disability care · 79
- Mental health care · 75
- Supported living · 30
- Children's care · 30
- Eating disorder support · 21
- Substance misuse support · 21
The full list for supported living covering Bournemouth: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Bournemouth by the numbers
21% of Bournemouth's agencies (30 of 144) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points above the 98% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Aucklands Care, Bourne-Citizen Ltd and Impressions Care House. 8 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2019. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Bournemouth centre: 12 offices. 11 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for supported living: 21% here, 22% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
In the South West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | – | 30 | 19 |
| Poole | 4.1 mi | 30 | 19 |
| Ferndown | 4.5 mi | 32 | 21 |
| Christchurch | 5.0 mi | 16 | 8 |
| St Leonards | 6.1 mi | 13 | 10 |
| Wimborne Minster | 6.3 mi | 18 | 14 |
| Corfe Mullen | 6.9 mi | 17 | 13 |
Council help
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A care needs assessment from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Bournemouth
Who offers supported living at home in Bournemouth?
Of the 144 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bournemouth, 30 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Aucklands Care, Bourne-Citizen Ltd and Impressions Care House.
How are home care agencies in Bournemouth rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 19. Of those, 19 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding. 11 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Bournemouth?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
How can I pick between agencies in Bournemouth?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 8 of the 30 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 11 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has 30, with 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Poole (4.1 miles): 30, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Ferndown (4.5 miles): 32, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Christchurch (5.0 miles): 16, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living near Bournemouth
- Supported living in Poole 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Ferndown 4.5 mi
- Supported living in Christchurch 5.0 mi
- Supported living in St Leonards 6.1 mi
- Supported living in Wimborne Minster 6.3 mi
- Supported living in Corfe Mullen 6.9 mi
- Supported living in Upton 7.2 mi
- Supported living in Ringwood 8.2 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.