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Sensory impairment care at home in Dorchester
17 out of 26 home care agencies covering Dorchester are registered for sensory impairment care. Of the 14 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees 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 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 August 2026, Everycare (Wessex) Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 15.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Dorset, updated every day.
- Good or Outstanding: 14 of the 14 rated agencies and 3 are not yet rated.
- Dorset council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Dorchester", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 17agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Sensory impairment care in Dorchester: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 26
- Elderly care · 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 23
- Dementia care · 21
- Physical disability care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Mental health care · 14
- Learning disability care · 10
- Supported living · 4
- Children's care · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everycare (Wessex) Limited | Aug 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Agincare UK Dorchester | Mar 2026 | 0.9 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Weymouth | Jun 2026 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Home Instead | Dec 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Employ My Ability (EMA) | Jun 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 6 | GoodOaks Homecare – Dorchester and Weymouth | Mar 2023 | 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Shauna Health Care Service Solutions Limited | Aug 2023 | 0.6 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Apex Prime Care - Dorchester | Oct 2023 | 0.6 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Reablement Service | Apr 2023 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | YourLife (Poundbury) | Jul 2023 | 0.8 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service | Jun 2018 | 0.6 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Better Care at Home | Jan 2018 | 0.6 miles | 4 | |
| 13 | iDirect - West Dorset | Apr 2020 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Caremark (Weymouth & West Dorset) | Nov 2019 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 15 | Calmliving Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 16 | A1 Care - Dorchester Branch | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 17 | Kisumen Care Services Limited - Dorset | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Dorchester with a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Sensory impairment care in Dorchester by the numbers
Registered for sensory impairment care: 17 out of 26 agencies covering Dorchester (65%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.
The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Everycare (Wessex) Limited, Agincare UK Dorchester and Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Weymouth. Ratings run from January 2018 to August 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. 15 have an office within 2 miles of Dorchester centre. Not yet rated: 3. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 58 agencies in Dorset list sensory impairment care, and 98% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Dorset, 67% of agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, against 65% here.
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 sensory impairment care
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
What to ask about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care across Dorset.
Where else nearby offers sensory impairment care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | – | 17 | 14 |
| Weymouth | 6.8 mi | 25 | 19 |
| Sherborne | 16.7 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Upton | 18.4 mi | 61 | 52 |
| Yeovil | 18.4 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Corfe Mullen | 19.2 mi | 61 | 53 |
| Poole | 21.4 mi | 91 | 72 |
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Sensory impairment care in Dorchester: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Dorchester offer sensory impairment care?
17 of the 26 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Dorchester list sensory impairment care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Everycare (Wessex) Limited, Agincare UK Dorchester and Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Weymouth.
How are home care agencies in Dorchester rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 14. Of those, 14 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Dorchester?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Dorset council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Dorset council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Dorset council.
How can I pick between agencies in Dorchester?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 17 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 11 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Dorchester?
Dorchester has 17, with 14 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Weymouth (6.8 miles): 25, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Sherborne (16.7 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Upton (18.4 miles): 61, 52 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Dorchester
- Sensory impairment care in Weymouth 6.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Sherborne 16.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Upton 18.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Yeovil 18.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Corfe Mullen 19.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Poole 21.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wimborne Minster 21.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Martock 22.8 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.