Lifeways Community Care (Poole)

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About Us

We at Lifeways Community Care (Poole) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Bournemouth and the surrounding communities, supporting people to live well in the place they know best: their own home. As a dedicated home care provider serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, we believe that thoughtful, personalised support can transform daily life for the people we care for and bring genuine peace of mind to their families.

Based in the BH postcode area, our team works throughout Bournemouth and its neighbouring towns, reaching residents in familiar surroundings whether that be a long held family home, a quiet bungalow, or a flat close to the coast. The South West setting offers a wonderful backdrop for the people we support, and we are committed to helping them remain connected to the community, neighbours, and routines that matter most to them.

Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people who come to us for support. We provide care for older people who may need a helping hand with daily living, companionship, or more involved personal care as needs change over time. We also support younger adults, including those living with a learning disability or autism, helping them to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy meaningful days. For people with a physical disability, our team offers practical, respectful assistance designed around individual goals and preferences, rather than a one size fits all approach.

In practice, this means we take time to truly understand each person before any care begins. We listen to families, learn about life histories, hobbies, and routines, and shape a support plan that fits the individual rather than asking them to fit a system. For relatives, this approach offers reassurance that their loved one is being seen as a whole person, with their dignity, choices, and wellbeing placed firmly at the centre of everything we do. Whether support involves help with personal care, medication prompts, preparing meals, getting out and about, or simply sharing a friendly conversation over a cup of tea, our aim is to make every visit feel calm, respectful, and genuinely useful.

We understand that inviting a care team into your home, or that of someone you love, is a significant step. Families often come to us feeling worried, tired, or unsure of what good care should look like. Our role is to ease that worry through clear communication, consistent support, and a steady, professional presence. We work closely with relatives, healthcare professionals, and other community partners so that care feels joined up rather than fragmented, and so that any changes in need are recognised and responded to promptly.

Quality and accountability matter deeply to us. Whilst our overall CQC rating is currently recorded as not yet rated, our most recent domain ratings from the Care Quality Commission show that we have been judged Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, these ratings offer meaningful reassurance. A Good rating for Safe reflects our commitment to safeguarding the people we support and managing risk thoughtfully. Good for Effective points to staff training, evidence informed practice, and positive outcomes. Good for Caring speaks to the warmth, kindness, and respect shown by our team. Good for Responsive shows that we tailor support to individual needs and adapt as circumstances change, and Good for Well led reflects an organised, values driven approach to leadership and continuous improvement.

We are proud of these ratings, and we treat them as a foundation to build on rather than a finishing line. Our team is committed to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and listening to the feedback of the people we support and their loved ones. We believe that good home care is never static; it grows alongside the person receiving it.

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Common questions about Lifeways Community Care (Poole)

Where is Lifeways Community Care (Poole) located?

Lifeways Community Care (Poole) is a home care agency based in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH8 8GS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Lifeways Community Care (Poole) provide?

Lifeways Community Care (Poole) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Coverage Area

Within 10 miles of Bournemouth

This agency provides care within approximately 10 miles of their Bournemouth office. Radius is approximate — claim to update

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 27 February 2026

Overall: Not Yet Rated

  • Safe: Not Yet Rated
  • Effective: Not Yet Rated
  • Caring: Not Yet Rated
  • Responsive: Not Yet Rated
  • Well-led: Not Yet Rated

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