Home care in Dorchester, Dorset
Care at home in Dorchester from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Dorchester
Dorchester is a town in Dorset, in the DT1 and DT2 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 21,400 residents in the Dorchester built-up area. Dorset County Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Dorchester. Needs assessments in Dorchester are carried out by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dorchester with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dorchester
- Hourly care in Dorchester: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Dorchester: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Dorchester: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dorchester: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dorchester: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dorchester: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dorchester: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dorchester
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dorchester: apply on GOV.UK.
Dorchester is part of Dorset: see home care in Dorset for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Chickerell
- Weymouth
- Wyke Regis
- Wool
- Fortuneswell
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dorchester?
Yes, LCH Care covers Dorchester as part of Dorset. It depends on carers being available near Dorchester, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Dorchester?
In Dorchester, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Dorchester starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Dorset County Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Dorchester. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Dorchester.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dorchester?
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dorchester: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Dorchester
Tell us what is needed in Dorchester, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.