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Dementia home care agencies in Blandford Forum

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There are 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Blandford Forum on AskBart.

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Blandford Forum

Home care agencies (2)

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2 agencies found

Key facts: Blandford Forum

Dementia home care agencies listed2
Dorset usual weekly rate (2025)£1,156
Not yet rated2

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Blandford Forum

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Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Blandford Forum

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Dorset council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,156/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Dorset council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Blandford Forum

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Blandford Forum compares with the wider Dorset area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Blandford Forum, Dorset and the UK
Type of careBlandford ForumDorset avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,292£1,200
Nursing care home—£1,358£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Blandford Forum within ~5 miles; Dorset county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Blandford Forum?

AskBart lists 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Blandford Forum, each with its latest CQC rating.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Blandford Forum?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Blandford Forum?

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