YourLife (Poundbury)

YourLife (Poundbury) is a home care agency in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 3DA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About YourLife (Poundbury)

YourLife at Poundbury provides care to people living in their own homes in Dorchester and the surrounding area. We support older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or hearing has changed. Our starting point is that somebody's home is their own and we are guests in it. The support we give should make daily life work better without taking it over. For many people that means help at the start and end of the day with washing, dressing, medication and meals. For others it is help to stay on top of appointments, shopping and the running of a household, or company and a check that all is well. We plan visits so that people see the same faces. Consistency is what allows trust to build, and it is how our staff notice the small changes, somebody eating less, sleeping badly or growing unsteady, that are worth acting on early. We agree what is needed with the person and whoever they want involved, write it down plainly and change it when their circumstances change rather than waiting for a scheduled review. We keep families informed, particularly those living at a distance. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you would like to talk about support at home, we are happy to discuss it with no obligation.

Care provided at YourLife (Poundbury)

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about YourLife (Poundbury)

Where is YourLife (Poundbury) located?

YourLife (Poundbury) is a home care agency based in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 3DA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does YourLife (Poundbury) provide?

YourLife (Poundbury) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is YourLife (Poundbury)'s CQC rating?

YourLife (Poundbury) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does YourLife (Poundbury) provide dementia care?

Yes. YourLife (Poundbury) supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about YourLife (Poundbury)

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. YourLife (Poundbury) 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. YourLife (Poundbury) 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

YourLife (Poundbury) 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from YourLife (Poundbury). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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