Home care · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Substance misuse support at home in Christchurch
14 out of 91 home care agencies covering Christchurch are registered for substance misuse support. 100% of the 12 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support 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. 4 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 8 December 2025, Care South Home Care Services Dorset was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 12 of the 12 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 14 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Christchurch", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 14agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 14are registered for dementia
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Substance misuse support in Christchurch: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 91
- Elderly care · 84
- Care for adults under 65 · 83
- Physical disability care · 80
- Dementia care · 73
- Sensory impairment care · 61
- Learning disability care · 48
- Mental health care · 46
- Children's care · 18
- Supported living · 16
- Substance misuse support · 14
- Eating disorder support · 12
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aucklands Care | Dec 2023 | 2.4 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Care South Home Care Services Dorset | Dec 2025 | 3.3 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Caremark Bournemouth | May 2025 | 4.4 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Impressions Care House | Dec 2024 | 4.6 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Bournemouth Rainbow Ltd | Feb 2025 | 4.9 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | AQS Homecare Dorset | Feb 2025 | 5.5 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Liberty Private Care | Oct 2023 | 3.8 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Nurseplus UK - Bournemouth | Jul 2022 | 5.3 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | A1 Care | May 2021 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Serendip Home Care Limited | Apr 2019 | 5.1 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Myrtle Healthcare Limited - Main Office | Feb 2023 | 5.3 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | New Forest Homecare Ltd | Jul 2018 | 5.9 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Ramah Ker Services Bournemouth | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 9 |
| 14 | Abitol Services Limited-Bournemouth | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 8 |
Every agency covering Christchurch registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Substance misuse support in Christchurch by the numbers
14 of the 91 agencies covering Christchurch are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (15%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above the 97% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: Aucklands Care, Care South Home Care Services Dorset and Caremark Bournemouth. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2018 and the newest from December 2025. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Christchurch centre. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 20 agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole list substance misuse support, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 15% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 16% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Visiting home care in the South West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from substance misuse support
Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.
Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
Free advice: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. How to get assessed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Where else nearby offers substance misuse support
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | – | 14 | 12 |
| Barton on Sea | 3.9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| New Milton | 4.2 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bournemouth | 5.0 mi | 21 | 19 |
| St Leonards | 7.2 mi | 12 | 12 |
| Ringwood | 7.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Ferndown | 7.5 mi | 23 | 21 |
Council help
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Christchurch
- 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 substance misuse support in Christchurch
How many agencies in Christchurch offer substance misuse support?
Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 14 of the 91 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Christchurch (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Aucklands Care, Care South Home Care Services Dorset and Caremark Bournemouth.
How are home care agencies in Christchurch rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 12. Of those, 12 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Christchurch?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
How can I pick between agencies in Christchurch?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 14 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 7. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about substance misuse support in towns near Christchurch?
Christchurch has 14, with 12 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Barton on Sea (3.9 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; New Milton (4.2 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Bournemouth (5.0 miles): 21, 19 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Substance misuse support in nearby towns
- Substance misuse support in Barton on Sea 3.9 mi
- Substance misuse support in New Milton 4.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bournemouth 5.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in St Leonards 7.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ringwood 7.3 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ferndown 7.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Lymington 9.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Poole 9.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.