Home care agency
Casterbridge Homecare
Home care agency in Portland, Dorset
Casterbridge Homecare
Home care agency in Portland, Dorset
Operated by Pebblestones
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.
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About
Casterbridge Homecare is a home care agency based in Portland, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes. The agency works with older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with dementia or mental health support needs. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The agency's focus is on supporting people living with dementia in their own homes, alongside broader domiciliary care provision for the wider client groups it serves.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 November 2021 · Last inspected 6 October 2021
Inspectors found that people using this home care agency felt safe and relaxed with staff, who were described as observant and attentive to reducing risks. Staff were said to be trained in medicines and infection control, to use protective equipment properly, and to help with eating, drinking and access to healthcare. Care was described as kind, with people and relatives involved in decisions and feedback gathered through reviews and surveys.
- People and relatives described staff as kind and caring, and said they felt safe and relaxed with them.
- Staff were observant, took action to reduce risks, and worked from a regular team.
- Medicines training and competency checks were in place, and staff understood infection control and protective equipment use.
- People were involved in decisions about their care and given choice, with several ways to give feedback.
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
32 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Casterbridge Homecare 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
Casterbridge Homecare is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 12.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ROYAL MANOR HEALTH CARE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Pebblestones
Casterbridge Homecare is one of 5 services run by Pebblestones 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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