The short answer
Who provides live-in care in Poole
23
CQC-registered agencies in Poole say they offer live-in care
19
of them rated Outstanding (0) or Good (19)
£1,495
the middle published starting price a week, from 5 agencies
27
self-employed live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Poole
Agencies: the CQC register of active locations (August 2026 file), and each agency's own website for live-in care and prices. PrimeCarers: carers' profiles, October 2026.
1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, and 3 have not been rated yet. Most are based in Bournemouth (12), Poole (8) and Christchurch (2). An agency appears here only if its website describes live-in care in so many words; agencies that mention only “24-hour care” or sleep-in nights are left out.
PrimeCarers
PrimeCarers in Poole: the introductory option
Introductory service. Not a care agency and not CQC registered.
PrimeCarers, an introductory service rather than an agency, has 27 self-employed live-in carers based within about an hour of Poole, at a typical £1,120 a week with our fee included.
- You choose the carer from their profile, rate and reviews, agree the care with them and direct it day to day. We do not employ, supply or supervise carers.
- Each carer sets their own rate. The price you see includes our 12.5% standard fee, with nothing added on top.
- Before a carer appears we check their identity and right to work, and that they hold an enhanced DBS (or PVG or Access NI) issued within the last 2 years, and they complete an online interview. We do not verify qualifications, training or references, so ask about these yourself.
We are listed first because this is our page. The agencies below are in CQC rating order and nothing about them is written by us.
The agencies
The 23 agencies in Poole, by CQC rating
Best-rated first, and the most recent rating first within each grade. The quote is the agency's own description of its live-in care, and the price is the weekly figure it publishes, linked to the page it is on.
| Agency | CQC rating | Live-in care, in its own words |
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| Agape Care SolutionsPooleagapecaresolutions.co.uk | GoodRated 22 Apr 2026CQC report | Told us it offers live-in care when we asked.
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| CaringSmart Ltd - DorsetRun by Caringsmart LTDBournemouthcaringsmart.uk | GoodRated 13 Nov 2025CQC report | Our Live-in Care service provides exactly that, with a carefully matched carer moving in to offer compassionate assistance
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| Caremark BournemouthRun by LV Care LimitedBournemouthcaremark.co.uk | GoodRated 6 May 2025CQC report | We offer a wide range of care services in Bournemouth, from 24-hour live-in care to personal and respite care.
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| Caremark Poole & East DorsetRun by Hallcare South LimitedBournemouthcaremark.co.uk | GoodRated 31 Jan 2025CQC report | Caremark provides live-in care at home across the United Kingdom
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| Absolute Care - WestbourneRun by Newton Care LimitedBournemouthabsolute-care.org.uk | GoodRated 30 Jan 2025CQC report | Live-in care: A dedicated carer lives in the home, providing round-the-clock support and companionship.
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| Agincare UK ChristchurchRun by Agincare UK LimitedChristchurchagincare.com | GoodRated 29 Nov 2024CQC report | Our live-in care service starts from £695 per week depending on the level of support you require.
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| SuppLiCan Care and SupportRun by Supplican Group LtdPoolesupplican.co.uk | GoodRated 8 Oct 2024CQC report | local Domiciliary and Live-in homecare provider
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| Candlelight Homecare Services Wimborne Area OfficeRun by Candlelight Homecare Services LimitedWimbornecandlelightcare.co.uk | GoodRated 22 Aug 2024CQC report | We offer a range of both Homecare and Live-In Care services
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| Helping Hands PooleRun by Midshires Care LimitedPoolehelpinghandshomecare.co.uk | GoodRated 20 May 2024CQC report | Live In Care A carer lives alongside you in your home, providing around-the-clock support
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| Liberty Private CareBournemouthlibertyprivatecare.co.uk | GoodRated 28 Oct 2023CQC report | Live-in care in the Dorset (BCP) Area
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| Bluebird Care Bournemouth & PooleRun by Cojam LimitedPoolebluebirdcare.co.uk | GoodRated 12 Aug 2023CQC report | Live-in care services are designed with flexibility in mind
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| Christchurch CareChristchurchchristchurchcare.co.uk | GoodRated 11 Aug 2023CQC report | We also support live-in care.
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| Kensa Health Home Care - BournemouthRun by Solutions24 LimitedBournemouthcareservice24.co.uk | GoodRated 5 Jul 2023CQC report | Live-in Care Round-the-clock support tailored to fit seamlessly into your life. Comprehensive care 24/7.
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| Agincare UK PooleRun by Agincare UK LimitedPooleagincare.com | GoodRated 2 Mar 2023CQC report | Our live-in care service starts from £695 per week
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| Nurseplus UK - BournemouthRun by Nurse Plus and Carer Plus (UK) LimitedBournemouthnursepluscareathome.com | GoodRated 27 Jul 2022CQC report | Our live-in care packages start from £1,495 per week
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| Sagecare (Bournemouth)Run by Sage Care LimitedBournemouthsage-care.co.uk | GoodRated 12 May 2022CQC report | to help you, as a client, stay in control of the live-in care services you’re receiving
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| A1 CareRun by Work Experience LimitedBournemoutha1care.co.uk | GoodRated 13 May 2021CQC report | 24/7 Live-in Care
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| GoodOaks HomecarePoolegoodoakshomecare.co.uk | GoodRated 14 Jan 2020CQC report | Our fully managed, CQC regulated live-in care professionals provide one-to-one, bespoke support
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| Home Instead Bournemouth Christchurch and PooleRun by Living Comforts LtdBournemouthhomeinstead.co.uk | GoodRated 22 Nov 2019CQC report | We provide live-in care
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| FastFallsResponse LtdPoolefastfallresponse.co.uk | Requires improvementRated 9 Oct 2026CQC report | Our Live-in Care service, offers round-the-clock support
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| Optimum Dynamic Care LtdBournemouthoptimumdynamiccare.com | Not yet ratedCQC report | Told us it offers live-in care when we asked.
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| SAL Healthcare ServicesRun by Supportive Ability Living LimitedBournemouthsalhealthcare.co.uk | Not yet ratedCQC report | Live-In Care Across Dorset
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| St Patrick HealthcarePoolestpatrickhealthcare.co.uk | Not yet ratedCQC report | Live-in Care Services
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Ratings and registrations from the CQC register (August 2026). Live-in care, prices and whether an agency employs its carers are as each agency's website described them when we read it; 5 branches publish a price. Check the current figure with the agency. If something here is wrong for your agency, email [email protected].
How to choose
How to choose a live-in care provider in Poole
Decide first which model you want. A managed agency is registered with the CQC, employs or contracts the carer, plans and supervises the care, and sends a replacement when the carer is off; you pay for that management in the weekly price. An introductory service such as PrimeCarers introduces you to a self-employed carer you choose and direct yourself, which usually costs less; you agree breaks and cover with the carer, and can find a second carer for the weeks off through the same search. Live-in care providers compared sets out the difference in full.
Questions
Questions about live-in care providers in Poole
23 agencies registered with the CQC to look after older people in Poole say on their website that they offer live-in care, where a carer moves into the home. 0 are rated Outstanding by the CQC and 19 Good. PrimeCarers, an introductory service rather than an agency, has 27 self-employed live-in carers based within about an hour of Poole, at a typical £1,120 a week with our fee included. Every agency is listed on this page with its rating, its own words about live-in care and its website.
Of the 23 agencies, 5 publish a weekly live-in price, counting each provider once. Their starting prices run from £800 to £1,675 a week, and the middle one is £1,495. Most quote a starting price for one person with lower needs, so expect a higher quote for a couple, for dementia or for care at night. Through PrimeCarers a typical week in Poole is £1,120, with our 12.5% standard fee included and the carer setting their own rate.
None of the 23 agencies in Poole that say they offer live-in care is rated Outstanding at the moment. 19 are rated Good. Each rating on this page links to the CQC report behind it.
9 of the 20 rated agencies here were last rated more than three years ago, the oldest in 2019, and 3 have no rating yet, usually because they registered recently. A rating stands until the CQC inspects again. The report linked from each row says what inspectors found and when; read the most recent one before you choose.
A managed agency employs or contracts the carer, is registered with the CQC, plans and supervises the care, and finds a replacement when a carer is ill or on a break. An introductory service introduces you to a self-employed carer: you choose them, agree the care with them and direct it day to day, and the carer is responsible for the care they give. PrimeCarers is an introductory service and is not CQC registered. 12 of the agencies on this page say on their website that they employ their carers. Live-in care providers compared goes through what each model means for the price.
Not always. The town shown is where the agency's office is registered with the CQC, not the edge of the area it covers. Most are based in Bournemouth (12), Poole (8) and Christchurch (2). Live-in carers move in, so many agencies will place a carer some distance from their office; ask each one whether they cover your relative's address.