Wisteria Care
Wisteria Care is a home care agency in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4FA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wisteria Care
Here at Wisteria Care, we provide home care to people living in Gillingham and the surrounding areas of Dorset. We come to you, supporting you in the place that matters most, your own home, where you feel comfortable and where life makes sense. We work with a wide range of people, including those living with dementia, learning disabilities or autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. Every person we support has their own story, their own routines, and their own way of doing things, and we take the time to understand all of that before we do anything else. Care at home looks different for everyone. For some people it might mean help getting started in the morning or winding down in the evening. For others it is about having someone reliable around who genuinely knows them and who they can trust. We try to make sure that whoever visits you is consistent, so that the relationship you build with your carer actually has time to grow into something meaningful. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort our team puts in day to day. It means something to us, not because of what it looks like on paper, but because it tells us we are getting the important things right for the people we support. If you are thinking about care for yourself or for someone you love, we would always encourage you to get in touch and have a proper conversation with us. There is no pressure and no obligation. We just want to make sure that anyone considering Wisteria Care gets an honest picture of who we are and how we work, so that you can make the right decision for your situation.
Care provided at Wisteria Care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 9 May 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Wisteria Care
Where is Wisteria Care located?
Wisteria Care is a home care agency based in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4FA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Wisteria Care provide?
Wisteria Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wisteria Care's CQC rating?
Wisteria Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wisteria Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Wisteria Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Wisteria Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Wisteria 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. Wisteria Care covers roughly 10 miles from Gillingham.
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
Wisteria 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 Wisteria Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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