Avo Care Limited is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Dementia home care agencies in Poole
34 agencies
There are 34 dementia home care agencies in and around Poole on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole in May 2023.
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Home care agencies (34)
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Carltonlima Care is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
VerifiedSugarman Health and Wellbeing - Dorset is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
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Faye Hammond Consultancy Ltd is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Edith Healthcare Ringwood is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, which delivers care and support to people in their own homes.
Chommzy Care Services Limited is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Pramacare is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
VerifiedHelping Hands Poole is a home care agency operated by Midshires Care Ltd, based in Poole, Dorset.
VerifiedAlina Homecare Poole is a domiciliary care provider based in Poole, Dorset, that delivers care and support in people's own homes.
Corfe Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Broadstone, South West England, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Poole Home Care Limited is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
VerifiedAgincare UK Poole is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, delivering care and support in people's own homes.
Quay Care (Poole) Limited is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
Eleanor Nursing & Social Care Ltd – Poole Office is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, delivering care and support in people's own homes.
Your Life (Poole) is a home care agency operated by Yourlife Management Services, based in Poole, Dorset.
Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Poole is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
Maidment Court is a home care agency operated by Methodist Homes, based in Poole, Dorset.
Blossom Home Care Poole is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
VerifiedSwanton Community Services – Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a home care agency operated by Swanton Care and Community.
Horizon Homecare (Southern) Ltd is a domiciliary care provider based in Poole, Dorset.
Trinidad Village is a home care agency operated by Eleanor Healthcare Group, based in Poole, Dorset.
Adriel Supported Living Care is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
VerifiedAnna Home Care is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, delivering care and support to people in their own homes.
VerifiedSt Patrick Healthcare is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
VerifiedAgape Care Solutions is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
Westcliff Healthcare Solutions is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
My Care Ladies is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
VerifiedSuppLiCan Care and Support is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
VerifiedShauna Health Care Service Solutions Limited is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
VerifiedShaftesbury Bournemouth is a home care agency run by Livability, based in Poole, Dorset.
Klass Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset, providing care and support delivered in people's own homes.
VerifiedBluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole is a home care agency based in Poole, Dorset.
VerifiedRight at Home Bournemouth and Poole is a home care agency providing care and support in people's own homes across the South West.
VerifiedGoodOaks Homecare is a domiciliary care provider based in Poole, Dorset, delivering care and support in people's own homes.
Key facts: Poole
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 34 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 24 of 24 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,220 |
| Most recently inspected | Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole (May 2023) |
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 Poole
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 Poole
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, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,220/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Poole
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Poole compares with the wider Dorset area and the UK.
| Type of care | Poole | Dorset avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,250 | £1,292 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,351 | £1,358 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Poole averages £1,250/week — about 4% above the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Poole 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 Poole?
AskBart lists 34 dementia home care agencies in and around Poole, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Poole rated?
Of the 24 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 23 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Poole?
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 Poole?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Poole:
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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!
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