GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth
GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth is a home care agency in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 3GR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth
We at GoodOaks Homecare – Dorchester and Weymouth are proud to provide compassionate home care across Dorchester and the surrounding Dorset communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they love most: their own home. Operating throughout the DT postcode area, our team works across Dorchester, Weymouth and the wider South West Dorset region. Rather than asking people to move into an unfamiliar setting, we bring thoughtful, personalised support directly to the doorstep, whether that is a quiet cottage in a village lane, a family home in town, or a flat near the coast. Familiar surroundings, treasured belongings and established routines remain at the heart of every visit, helping the people we support feel calm, confident and genuinely at ease. Our care is built around the individual, and we are experienced in supporting a wide range of needs. We provide older person care and home care for those who benefit from a helping hand with daily living, alongside specialist dementia care delivered with patience, consistency and understanding. We also support adults living with mental health conditions, physical disabilities and visual or hearing impairment, as well as younger adults whose circumstances call for a tailored approach. In practice, this means carefully matched care workers, consistent visit times where possible, clear communication with families, and support plans that genuinely reflect what matters to each person, from morning routines and medication prompts to companionship, mobility support and help getting out and about in the local community. For relatives, especially those living further afield, it means reassurance that a trusted team is close by and attentive to the small changes that make a big difference. Following its most recent inspection in March 2023, the Care Quality Commission awarded us an overall rating of Good. We were rated Good across the Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive domains, recognising the warmth and skill our team brings to every visit, and we received a Requires Improvement rating in Well-led. We take that feedback seriously and view it as a clear focus for ongoing development, strengthening our leadership and oversight so that the high standard of care our clients already experience is matched by equally robust management behind the scenes. Choosing care for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand it is rarely easy. If you are exploring home care in Dorchester, Weymouth or the surrounding area, we would be delighted to talk things through at your pace, answer your questions honestly, and help you decide whether our support is the right fit. Whatever stage you are at, please do reach out; a kind, knowledgeable conversation is always just a phone call away.
Care provided at GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 22 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth
Where is GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth located?
GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth is a home care agency based in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 3GR), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth provide?
GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth's CQC rating?
GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth provide dementia care?
Yes. GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about GoodOaks Homecare – and Weymouth
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. GoodOaks Homecare – Dorchester and Weymouth 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. GoodOaks Homecare – Dorchester and Weymouth covers roughly 10 miles from Dorchester.
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
GoodOaks Homecare – Dorchester and Weymouth 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 GoodOaks Homecare – Dorchester and Weymouth. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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