Home care agency
A1 Care
Home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A1 Care
Home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Operated by Work Experience
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
A1 Care is a home care agency based in Bournemouth, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, and people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, and substance misuse support needs.
A1 Care was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 May 2021 · Last inspected 9 April 2021
Inspectors found that people receiving personal care in their own homes from this domiciliary agency spoke well of it. Care was tailored to individual needs and delivered by a small, consistent team who knew people well. Staff were trained in safeguarding and medicines, and risks to people were assessed and reviewed regularly.
- People and their relatives described the service positively.
- Care was personalised, and staff understood people's needs and gave support in a warm, respectful way.
- Staff were trained in medicines and supported people to take them safely and as prescribed.
- Safe recruitment checks were carried out, and people, staff and relatives felt the service had improved and that its management was dependable.
- Inspectors made a recommendation about staff rotas and the travel time allowed between visits.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — A1 Care will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
A1 Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Work Experience
A1 Care is one of 2 services run by Work Experience on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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