Home care in Chickerell, Dorset
LCH Care matches families in Chickerell with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Chickerell
Chickerell, a town in Dorset, covers the DT3 and DT4 postcode districts. About 3,970 people lived in the Chickerell built-up area at the 2021 Census. Westhaven Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Chickerell. Adult social care in Chickerell is arranged by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Chickerell with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Chickerell
- Hourly care in Chickerell: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Chickerell: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Chickerell: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Chickerell: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Chickerell: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Chickerell: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Chickerell: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Chickerell
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Chickerell: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Chickerell, and on hospitals across Dorset, is on the Dorset page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Weymouth
- Wyke Regis
- Fortuneswell
- Weston
- Dorchester
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Chickerell?
Yes. Families in Chickerell can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Chickerell, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Chickerell?
Hourly care in Chickerell costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Westhaven Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Chickerell. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Chickerell.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Chickerell?
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Chickerell: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Chickerell
Tell us what is needed in Chickerell, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.