Care South

Care South Home Care Services Dorset

Home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Operated by Care South

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityWell Served
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).
Address2nd Floor, Castledene, Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB

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About

Care South Home Care Services Dorset is a home care agency operated by Care South, a not-for-profit charity. It provides care and support in people's own homes and has its office in Bournemouth. The operator's care at home services cover communities across Dorset, Devon and Somerset. The agency has a particular focus on dementia and also supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, substance misuse and eating disorders.

The Care Quality Commission rated the agency Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
Hospital500 m

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Care South Home Care Services Dorset 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

Care South Home Care Services Dorset is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is LITTLEDOWN SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital · 0.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
LITTLEDOWN SURGERY · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Care South

Care South Home Care Services Dorset is one of 19 services run by Care South on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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