Home care in Wareham, Dorset
LCH Care matches families in Wareham with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Wareham
Wareham is a town in Dorset; its postcode district is BH20. The 2021 Census counted about 5,880 residents in the Wareham built-up area. Poole Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 6 miles from Wareham. Needs assessments in Wareham are carried out by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Wareham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Wareham
- Hourly care in Wareham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Wareham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Wareham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Wareham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Wareham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Wareham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Wareham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Wareham
If you live in Wareham, ask Dorset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Wareham, see home care in Dorset.
Nearby towns and districts
- Wool
- Hamworthy
- Upton
- Lytchett Matravers
- Poole
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Wareham?
Yes. Families in Wareham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Wareham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Wareham?
Care in Wareham 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 Poole Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Wareham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Wareham?
If you live in Wareham, ask Dorset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Wareham
Tell us what is needed in Wareham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.