Home care in Sherborne, Dorset
LCH Care matches families in Sherborne with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Sherborne
Sherborne is a town in Dorset; its postcode district is DT9. About 10,400 people lived in the Sherborne built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Sherborne is Yeatman Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Sherborne is arranged by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Sherborne with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Sherborne
- Hourly care in Sherborne: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Sherborne: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Sherborne: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Sherborne: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Sherborne: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Sherborne: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Sherborne: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Sherborne
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Sherborne: apply on GOV.UK.
Sherborne is part of Dorset: see home care in Dorset for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Sherborne?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Sherborne and across Dorset with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Sherborne depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Sherborne?
Hourly care in Sherborne 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 Yeatman Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Sherborne when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Sherborne?
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Sherborne: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Sherborne
Tell us what is needed in Sherborne, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.