Home care · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Dementia care at home in Poole
108 out of 132 home care agencies covering Poole are registered for dementia care, run by 102 different providers. The largest is Yourlife Management Services Limited, with 3. 100% of the 80 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care 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. 19 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 15 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 28 October 2026, Bourne-Citizen Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, updated every day.
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 80 of the 80 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 28 are not yet rated.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Poole", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 108CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 41inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers dementia care in Poole
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 132
- Elderly care · 122
- Physical disability care · 115
- Care for adults under 65 · 114
- Dementia care · 108
- Sensory impairment care · 91
- Learning disability care · 73
- Mental health care · 68
- Supported living · 30
- Children's care · 28
- Eating disorder support · 22
- Substance misuse support · 20
This table lists each agency covering Poole registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Poole centre.
Dementia care in Poole by the numbers
108 of the 132 agencies covering Poole are registered with CQC for dementia care (82%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 2 points above the 98% for all agencies in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated agencies are Blossom Home Care Poole, Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Poole and Agape Care Solutions. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from February 2019; 41 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Poole centre: 32. 28 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Dementia care is on 82% of registrations here and 83% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Live-in care in the South West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What dementia care involves
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | – | 108 | 80 |
| Upton | 3.2 mi | 69 | 56 |
| Corfe Mullen | 3.7 mi | 69 | 58 |
| Bournemouth | 4.1 mi | 120 | 91 |
| Wimborne Minster | 4.9 mi | 86 | 70 |
| Ferndown | 5.7 mi | 114 | 88 |
| St Leonards | 8.3 mi | 61 | 50 |
Council support
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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What families want to know about dementia care in Poole
How many agencies in Poole offer dementia care?
Dementia care is a registered specialism for 108 of the 132 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Poole (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Blossom Home Care Poole, Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Poole and Agape Care Solutions.
How are home care agencies in Poole rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 80. Of those, 80 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 28 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Poole?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. 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 Poole?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 41 of the 108 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 39. 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 dementia care in towns near Poole?
Poole has 108, with 80 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Upton (3.2 miles): 69, 56 rated Good or Outstanding; Corfe Mullen (3.7 miles): 69, 58 rated Good or Outstanding; Bournemouth (4.1 miles): 120, 91 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Poole
- Dementia care in Upton 3.2 mi
- Dementia care in Corfe Mullen 3.7 mi
- Dementia care in Bournemouth 4.1 mi
- Dementia care in Wimborne Minster 4.9 mi
- Dementia care in Ferndown 5.7 mi
- Dementia care in St Leonards 8.3 mi
- Dementia care in Christchurch 9.1 mi
- Dementia care in Verwood 10.6 mi
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