Casterbridge Homecare
Casterbridge Homecare is a home care agency in Portland, Dorset (DT5 2NA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Casterbridge Homecare
Casterbridge Homecare supports people in their own homes on Portland and in the surrounding part of Dorset, working with older people, adults living with dementia, adults with mental health needs and younger adults who want to keep their independence. Home care only works if it fits around a real life, so we start with a conversation about how a person actually lives. Some people need a short call in the morning to get the day started safely, others want help with medication, meals, shopping or laundry, and some need longer visits that give a husband, wife or daughter a few hours of proper rest. We try to send the same small group of carers to each person, because trust is built by familiar faces and that is doubly true for anyone living with dementia or with anxiety and low mood. Our carers are asked to look beyond the task in front of them. If someone is eating less, sleeping badly, becoming withdrawn or seems unsteady on their feet, we want to know and we will let the family and the relevant health professionals know too, with the person's agreement. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are glad of it, but the better test is whether people feel comfortable telling us when something is wrong, and we ask for that feedback regularly. If you would like to talk about the support you or a relative might need, please get in touch.
Care provided at Casterbridge Homecare
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 16 November 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Casterbridge Homecare
Where is Casterbridge Homecare located?
Casterbridge Homecare is a home care agency based in Portland, Dorset (DT5 2NA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Casterbridge Homecare provide?
Casterbridge Homecare is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Casterbridge Homecare's CQC rating?
Casterbridge Homecare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 November 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Casterbridge Homecare provide dementia care?
Yes. Casterbridge Homecare supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Casterbridge Homecare
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Casterbridge Homecare 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. Casterbridge Homecare covers roughly 10 miles from Portland.
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
Casterbridge Homecare 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 Casterbridge Homecare. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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