Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Bournemouth, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Bournemouth charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Bournemouth
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £25 an hour15 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £25 an hour30 carers within about 45 minutes of Bournemouth
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night13 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,187 a week30 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week74 homes without nursing in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week32 nursing homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Bournemouth charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Bournemouth
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 30 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Bournemouth, charging £19 to £25 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 17 of the 27 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Orobosa O.Bournemouth · 15 years caring“I enjoy helping people hold on to their independence, and I treat every person I care for with patience and respect.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nina R.Ringwood · 14 years caring“Based in Ringwood, I offer both hourly visiting care and live-in care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and moving and handling to catheter and wound care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Norman S.New Milton · 40 years caring“I have been caring for 40 years, based in New Milton and offering hourly visiting care.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you’ve been doing lately. I really appreciate how you always bring a calm, steady energy — it makes a big difference, especially on the busier days. You’ve slotted into the routine really naturally, and I can see you genuinely care about getting things right. It doesn’t go unnoticed, and it means a lot.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Patricia W.New Forest · 12 years caring“I'm comfortable with personal care, mobility support, medication and the practical side of things like cooking and laundry, but I never let that crowd out the conversation and the laughs along the way.”£25 an hourProfile →
Emmanuel A.Poole · 5 years caring“I am comfortable with the practical side, medication reminders, personal care, catheter care and helping someone move safely, but I put just as much value on the company itself, whether that is a proper chat over dinner, a hand of cards, or simply sitting…”£19 an hourProfile →
“Norman’s patience and professionalism means that I can leave the house reassured that my husband will be chatting to Norman by the time I return. Unfortunately, my husband forgets who Norman is by the following week and we have the same difficulties but Norman accepts the situation and I can leave knowing that All will be well when I return. Norman also manages our dog as well as my husband.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Bournemouth
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Orobosa O.Bournemouth · 15 years caring“My hands-on skills cover everything from bathing and dressing to catheter and colostomy care, hoist assistance and medication reminders.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Nina R.Ringwood · 14 years caring“Based in Ringwood, I offer both hourly visiting care and live-in care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and moving and handling to catheter and wound care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Norman S.New Milton · 40 years caring“That is how I try to work, whether I am helping with personal care or simply sitting down for a chat over a cup of tea.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“Because of my stroke, Norman had to perform personal hygiene tasks for me and these were carried out with the greatest respect for my dignity. I came to know Norman very well over the 6 months I spent recovering from my stroke and I cannot recommend him highly enough to any employer.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Bournemouth
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Maria Florentina L.Bournemouth · 19 years caring“When a client I supported with dementia became convinced she needed to collect her children from school, I didn't correct her.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Cheryl Lee B.Bournemouth · 22 years caring“I have experience with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury, and I am comfortable with the full range of practical care that goes alongside it.”£22 an hourProfile →
Ann G.New Milton · 18 years caring“Over the years I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, Down's syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, and physical conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis and COPD, along with anxiety and depression.”£20 an hourProfile →
“She did not leave my mum’s side for three weeks as she slowly deteriorated and passed away Absolutely outstanding,I really can’t speak highly enough about her I hope this is helpful Yours John damp”
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Karina O.Bournemouth · 1 years caring“I have a year's experience as a care assistant, and I have supported people with anxiety, depression, mild cognitive impairment, osteoporosis, Parkinson's and those who are bedbound.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Yvette C.Blandford Forum · 8 years caring“One day I might be helping someone recover after an operation, the next sitting with a client who has dementia or supporting someone through the later stages of Parkinson's.”£24 an hourProfile →
Dorina P.Lymington · 5 years caring“I came into care without a nursing background, but five years on I've built real experience supporting people through dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer, and conditions like osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as end of life care.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Norman S.New Milton · 40 years caring“My path has taken me through hospital nursing and social services work in Surrey, and for over a decade I stepped away from professional roles to care for my mother at home until she died, which taught me as much about patience and dignity as any job could.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Mercedes C.Lymington · 8 years caring“I am comfortable with bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders, and I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, stroke recovery and end of life care, among other conditions.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Emma W.Bournemouth · 23 years caring“I have been caring for people in Bournemouth for 23 years now, and in that time I have supported folk through almost every kind of health challenge you can imagine, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis and end of life care.”£21.40 an hourProfile →
“Nina looked after my aunt at very short notice on a weekend. Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation for my aunt who was trying to settle in back at home after a nasty fall followed by a long hospital stay. She was of great help in a time of crisis.”
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Ana D.Bournemouth · 7 years caring“I also have experience in palliative care. - [ ] From the very young age i like to care about people and I always dreamed to become a nurse and to care about children and people that need it.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Davinder Kaur N.Christchurch · 30 years caring“In 22 years of care work I have supported people through a huge range of needs, from arthritis, osteoporosis and orthopaedic injuries to respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Diane L.Blandford Forum · 38 years caring“Over that time I've supported people through an enormous range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to diabetes, motor neurone disease and end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
“Gloria came to care for my husband during a short but very distressing and challenging illness right up until his death. We could not have managed without her calm, reassuring presence and practical knowledge and skill in caring and supporting both my husband and the family and I. We remain eternally grateful for her help.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Bournemouth
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Florence B.Ringwood · 20 years caring“I help with all aspects of care from personal care to companionship I work mainly at night but can help out during the day if needed.”Does nightsProfile →
George N.Bournemouth · 20 years caring“My week is usually a mix of daytime visits and overnight stays, and I enjoy both for different reasons.”Does nightsProfile →
Olajumoke A.Bournemouth · 3 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care around Bournemouth, helping with everything from personal care and medication reminders to cooking, cleaning and simply being there for a chat.”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 30 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Bournemouth.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,187 with our fee included, typically £1,118.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Orobosa O.Bournemouth · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I've supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£155 a day2 reviewsProfile →
- Nina R.Ringwood · 14 years caring“Based in Ringwood, I offer both hourly visiting care and live-in care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and moving and handling to catheter and wound care.”£145 a day1 reviewProfile →
Beckee W.Poole · 2 years caring“I'm based in Poole and offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight support, which means I get to see people at very different points in their day, from an early morning routine to settling someone for the night.”£200 a day1 reviewProfile →
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Bournemouth
96 of the 101 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 6 of them outstanding, and 5 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,050 to £1,187 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Bournemouth helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Bournemouth
110 home care agencies for older people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
30 private carers near Bournemouth
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Bournemouth profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Bournemouth
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Bournemouth sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Bournemouth ask about the types of care
30 carers within about 45 minutes of Bournemouth offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 106 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole take older people, 32 of them with nursing and 69 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,118 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 106 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that take older people, 32 provide nursing. 69 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Bournemouth sets out each route.