Lifeways Community Care (Poole)
Lifeways Community Care (Poole) is a home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH8 8GS).
About Lifeways Community Care (Poole)
We at Lifeways Community Care (Poole) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Bournemouth and the surrounding communities, supporting people to live well in the place they know best: their own home. As a dedicated home care provider serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, we believe that thoughtful, personalised support can transform daily life for the people we care for and bring genuine peace of mind to their families. Based in the BH postcode area, our team works throughout Bournemouth and its neighbouring towns, reaching residents in familiar surroundings whether that be a long held family home, a quiet bungalow, or a flat close to the coast. The South West setting offers a wonderful backdrop for the people we support, and we are committed to helping them remain connected to the community, neighbours, and routines that matter most to them. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people who come to us for support. We provide care for older people who may need a helping hand with daily living, companionship, or more involved personal care as needs change over time. We also support younger adults, including those living with a learning disability or autism, helping them to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy meaningful days. For people with a physical disability, our team offers practical, respectful assistance designed around individual goals and preferences, rather than a one size fits all approach. In practice, this means we take time to truly understand each person before any care begins. We listen to families, learn about life histories, hobbies, and routines, and shape a support plan that fits the individual rather than asking them to fit a system. For relatives, this approach offers reassurance that their loved one is being seen as a whole person, with their dignity, choices, and wellbeing placed firmly at the centre of everything we do. Whether support involves help with personal care, medication prompts, preparing meals, getting out and about, or simply sharing a friendly conversation over a cup of tea, our aim is to make every visit feel calm, respectful, and genuinely useful. We understand that inviting a care team into your home, or that of someone you love, is a significant step. Families often come to us feeling worried, tired, or unsure of what good care should look like. Our role is to ease that worry through clear communication, consistent support, and a steady, professional presence. We work closely with relatives, healthcare professionals, and other community partners so that care feels joined up rather than fragmented, and so that any changes in need are recognised and responded to promptly. Quality and accountability matter deeply to us. Whilst our overall CQC rating is currently recorded as not yet rated, our most recent domain ratings from the Care Quality Commission show that we have been judged Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, these ratings offer meaningful reassurance. A Good rating for Safe reflects our commitment to safeguarding the people we support and managing risk thoughtfully. Good for Effective points to staff training, evidence informed practice, and positive outcomes. Good for Caring speaks to the warmth, kindness, and respect shown by our team. Good for Responsive shows that we tailor support to individual needs and adapt as circumstances change, and Good for Well led reflects an organised, values driven approach to leadership and continuous improvement. We are proud of these ratings, and we treat them as a foundation to build on rather than a finishing line. Our team is committed to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and listening to the feedback of the people we support and their loved ones. We believe that good home care is never static; it grows alongside the person receiving it. Choosing care is rarely a simple decision. It often comes at a moment of change, sometimes following a hospital stay, a new diagnosis, or the gradual realisation that a little more help
Care provided at Lifeways Community Care (Poole)
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 27 February 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Lifeways Community Care (Poole)
Where is Lifeways Community Care (Poole) located?
Lifeways Community Care (Poole) is a home care agency based in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH8 8GS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Lifeways Community Care (Poole) provide?
Lifeways Community Care (Poole) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Questions families ask about Lifeways Community Care (Poole)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Lifeways Community Care (Poole) does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Lifeways Community Care (Poole) covers roughly 10 miles from Bournemouth.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
Lifeways Community Care (Poole) has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Lifeways Community Care (Poole). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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