Ethos Care
Ethos Care is a home care agency in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 5HE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ethos Care
We at Ethos Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Christchurch, supporting individuals to live well and independently within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Serving the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, we believe that thoughtful, personalised care can make all the difference to daily life. Operating throughout the BH postcode area, our team travels to those who need us across Christchurch and the surrounding South West neighbourhoods. Rather than asking individuals to adjust to a new environment, we bring our care directly to the place that matters most: home. Whether that is a long established family residence, a bungalow, a flat, or sheltered accommodation, we work respectfully within each person's own space, honouring their routines, preferences, and the small details that make a house a home. Our care is shaped around the individual, and we support a broad range of needs. For older people, we offer reliable assistance with daily living, from help with washing, dressing, and medication to companionship and shared moments over a cup of tea. For those living with dementia, our approach is gentle, patient, and consistent, focusing on familiarity, dignity, and reassurance. We understand how unsettling memory difficulties can be, both for the person affected and for their loved ones, and we strive to bring calm and continuity into each visit. We also support younger adults and individuals with learning disabilities or autism, recognising that meaningful care at this stage of life is about far more than practical assistance. It is about encouraging independence, supporting goals, and helping people take part in the activities and relationships that bring them joy. Our team takes time to understand each person's communication style, sensory preferences, and aspirations, building trust through consistency and genuine respect. In practice, this means families can expect carers who listen, who turn up when they say they will, and who treat their relative as a whole person rather than a list of tasks. We work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and other community partners to ensure care plans evolve as needs change. Communication is key, and we make a point of keeping loved ones informed and involved, particularly when distance or work commitments make it difficult to be present every day. We are pleased to hold an overall rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission, following our most recent inspection in June 2023. We achieved a Good rating across every domain assessed, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families weighing up their options, this independent assessment offers reassurance that the standards we set internally are recognised externally, and that our practices around safety, leadership, and the quality of care we deliver have been thoroughly reviewed. Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we know how many questions can arise along the way. If you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one in Christchurch or the wider area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch for a friendly, no pressure conversation about how we might be able to help. Whatever stage you are at in your journey, you are welcome to reach out, and we will do our very best to offer clear guidance and warm, dependable support.
Care provided at Ethos Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 29 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ethos Care
Where is Ethos Care located?
Ethos Care is a home care agency based in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 5HE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Ethos Care provide?
Ethos Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ethos Care's CQC rating?
Ethos Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ethos Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Ethos Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Ethos Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Ethos Care 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. Ethos Care 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
Ethos Care 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 Ethos Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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