Home care agency

A1 Care

Home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A1 Care

Home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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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).
Address158 Richmond Park Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8TW

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About

A1 Care is a home care agency based in Bournemouth, Dorset, providing care and support to people in their own homes. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, and people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, and substance misuse support needs.

A1 Care was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe key question was rated as Requires Improvement.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

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

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
Hospital2.0 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

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 — A1 Care 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

A1 Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital · 2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.3 mi

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

Part of Work Experience

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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