Home care in Ferndown, Dorset
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Ferndown, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Ferndown
Ferndown is a town in Dorset, in the BH22 postcode district. About 13,300 people lived in the Ferndown built-up area at the 2021 Census. Victoria Hospital, Wimborne is the nearest NHS hospital, about 5 miles from Ferndown. Adult social care in Ferndown is arranged by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ferndown with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ferndown
- Hourly care in Ferndown: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Ferndown: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Ferndown: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ferndown: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ferndown: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ferndown: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ferndown: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ferndown
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Ferndown: apply on GOV.UK.
Ferndown is part of Dorset: see home care in Dorset for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- West Parley
- West Moors
- Bearwood
- Ashley Heath
- Merley
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ferndown?
Yes. Families in Ferndown can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ferndown, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Ferndown?
Care in Ferndown is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Victoria Hospital, Wimborne?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ferndown when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ferndown?
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Ferndown: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Ferndown
Tell us what is needed in Ferndown, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.