Altogether Care - Care At Home

Altogether Care - Care At Home is a home care agency in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 1QQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Altogether Care - Care At Home

Here at Altogether Care, we provide home care across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole, supporting people to live comfortably and independently in their own homes. We know how much it means to stay in familiar surroundings, and our role is to make that possible in a way that feels right for each individual person. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, a learning disability, autism, or a physical disability. We also support people with visual or hearing impairments. Every person we work with has different needs and different preferences, so we take time at the start to understand what matters most to them before we do anything else. Our most recent CQC inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the effort our team puts in every day. We are proud of that rating, but we are equally proud of the quieter moments that do not appear in any report, knowing someone had company when they needed it, that a meal was made just the way they like it, or that a family member felt reassured after a conversation with one of our carers. We believe that good care is built on trust and consistency. That means making sure people see familiar faces, that communication is clear and honest, and that we listen properly when someone tells us something is not working for them. If you are thinking about home care for yourself or for someone you love, we are always happy to have a straightforward conversation about what we offer and whether we might be the right fit. You can reach us at our Christchurch base, and we will do our best to help you find the right support at the right time.

Care provided at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Altogether Care - Care At Home

Where is Altogether Care - Care At Home located?

Altogether Care - Care At Home is a home care agency based in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 1QQ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Altogether Care - Care At Home provide?

Altogether Care - Care At Home is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Altogether Care - Care At Home's CQC rating?

Altogether Care - Care At Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Altogether Care - Care At Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Altogether Care - Care At Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about Altogether Care - Care At Home

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Christchurch is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.

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. Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Christchurch covers roughly 10 miles from Christchurch.

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

Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Christchurch 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Christchurch. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Dementia Care at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Dementia makes new faces hard work, so the single best question is how many carers would be involved. Altogether Care is registered for dementia care, which describes the scope of its permission rather than its practice. Ask whether visit times are kept consistent and how handovers between carers happen. Ask what carers do when personal care is refused, when meals go uneaten, or when someone has gone out alone. Ask too how the agency raises concerns with the family and the GP as the condition changes.

Home Care at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Hours, timing and the people who turn up are the three things that decide whether home care works. Altogether Care holds a registration for personal care in people's own homes, from one call a day to several. The Care Quality Commission rated the agency good when it inspected in June 2025. Charging is hourly, locally £28 to £33, so ask for a written rate card including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and travel. Ask who writes the care plan, how it is reviewed, and what the agency does when a visit is missed or shortened.

Older Person Care at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Ageing at home tends to need a little help often rather than a lot occasionally. Altogether Care in Christchurch is registered to provide personal care at home, covering washing, dressing, medicines, meals and companionship. Ask how long each visit lasts and what is included, since the length of a call decides what is realistic. Ask whether the same carers come back, how sickness and leave are covered, and whether bedtime calls can be arranged. South West rates generally fall between £28 and £33 an hour. The council can assess whether a package should be funded or taken as a direct payment.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Someone with failing sight relies on nothing being moved and on being told who has just walked in. Altogether Care is registered to support people with a visual or hearing impairment. Ask how carers announce themselves, whether they can guide somebody outdoors, and how hearing aids and large print paperwork are handled.

Younger Adults at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Care for an adult under sixty five should be arranged around their commitments, not the other way round. Altogether Care is registered to work with younger adults. Ask how far visit times can shift, how carers are matched, and what help is offered with work, study and getting out.

Learning Disability and Autism at Altogether Care - Care At Home

A good package for an autistic adult or a person with a learning disability fits their own rhythm rather than the agency's. Altogether Care is registered for this support. Ask how plans are agreed with the person, how sensory and communication needs are recorded, and how the council reviews the arrangement.

Physical Disability at Altogether Care - Care At Home

Equipment in the right place and carers who have been taught to use it are what make personal care safe. Altogether Care is registered to support adults with a physical disability. Ask about training on the hoist or standing aid in use, whether two carers attend transfers, and how adaptations are pursued.

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