Home care · Dorset
Care for adults under 65 at home in Ferndown
120 of the 138 home care agencies covering Ferndown offer care for adults under 65, from 108 providers. Agincare UK Limited has the most, at 3. 99% of the 88 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. 4 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 22 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 22 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Your Life (Poole), rated Good on 27 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Among the 88 rated agencies, 87 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good; 32 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Dorset, checked daily.
- 99 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Dorset council will assess care needs for free.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Ferndown", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 120agencies on the CQC register
- 99%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 99are registered for dementia
- 40with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Ferndown: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 138
- Elderly care · 128
- Care for adults under 65 · 120
- Physical disability care · 120
- Dementia care · 114
- Sensory impairment care · 96
- Learning disability care · 81
- Mental health care · 74
- Supported living · 32
- Children's care · 31
- Substance misuse support · 23
- Eating disorder support · 22
All agencies covering Ferndown with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How care for adults under 65 in Ferndown compares
120 of the 138 agencies covering Ferndown are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (87%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 99% (above England, in line with the 98% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Aucklands Care and Bridgewater Care. Ratings run from October 2017 to October 2026, and 40 are from the last two years. 15 have an office within 2 miles of Ferndown centre. Not yet rated: 32. That is usual for services registered recently.
Across Dorset, 87% of agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, against 87% 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 care for adults under 65
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Dorset: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown | – | 120 | 87 |
| St Leonards | 2.7 mi | 66 | 51 |
| Wimborne Minster | 3.4 mi | 84 | 66 |
| Bournemouth | 4.5 mi | 126 | 91 |
| Verwood | 5.0 mi | 25 | 20 |
| Poole | 5.7 mi | 114 | 80 |
| Ringwood | 5.8 mi | 28 | 22 |
Help from the council
Dorset
Dorset council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Dorset: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Ferndown
- 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
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Ferndown
How many agencies in Ferndown offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is a registered specialism for 120 of the 138 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ferndown (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Aucklands Care and Bridgewater Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Ferndown?
87 (99%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 88 with a rating, with 4 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 32 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Ferndown?
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.
Does Dorset council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Dorset 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 Dorset council.
How do I choose between agencies in Ferndown?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 40 of 120 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 48. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Ferndown?
In Ferndown there are 120, 87 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are St Leonards (2.7 miles): 66, 51 rated Good or Outstanding; Wimborne Minster (3.4 miles): 84, 66 rated Good or Outstanding; Bournemouth (4.5 miles): 126, 91 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in St Leonards 2.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wimborne Minster 3.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bournemouth 4.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Verwood 5.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Poole 5.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ringwood 5.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Corfe Mullen 5.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Upton 7.5 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.