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Wisteria Care is a home care agency based in Gillingham, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Dementia home care agencies in Gillingham
2 agencies
There are 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Gillingham on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Natura Care Solutions in March 2022.
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Home care agencies (2)
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VerifiedCQC Good
Natura Care Solutions is a home care agency based in Gillingham, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Key facts: Gillingham
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Dorset usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,156 |
| Most recently inspected | Natura Care Solutions (March 2022) |
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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 Gillingham
Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 2 rated
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 Gillingham
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.
Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home
What later-life care costs in Gillingham
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Gillingham compares with the wider Dorset area and the UK.
| Type of care | Gillingham | Dorset avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,195 | £1,292 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,358 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Gillingham averages £1,195/week — about 0% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Gillingham 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 Gillingham?
AskBart lists 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Gillingham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Gillingham rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Gillingham?
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 Gillingham?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Gillingham:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- Care Home or Home Care? Pros and Cons (2026)
- Live-in Care Explained: the Alternative to a Care Home
- How Much Does A Carer Cost - The Ultimate Guide In 2025!
More in our home care guides.
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