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GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Unit 2, Old Generator House, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset BH12 1DZ
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She cares for my mum like she is family, and always goes over and above for her.N P(Daughter of Client/Service User)
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I have been most impressed with their carers, who are honest, compassionate and conscientious.Patricia S(Client / Service User)
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very professional and kind, treating our mother with dignity and respectTrevor B(Son of Client/Service User)
GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, Poole

GoodOaks Homecare is a homecare provider that offers high-quality visiting and live-in care to individuals in their own homes. Their aim being to keep their clients living independently and comfortably at home for as long as possible.

The business is split across two areas of homecare, visiting and live-in care. Visiting care professionals can help with anything from a 30 minute daily visit to help with meal prep, to supporting individuals...  

Care Provided by GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Prices

"At GoodOaks, we recognise that every individual has unique preferences and needs. For this reason, all of our care packages are fully tailored to the person receiving them. Whether you require occasional companionship, regular visiting care, or full-time live-in assistance, we will work with you to design a plan that meets your specific needs.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we will be pleased to provide a bespoke quotation."

Contact GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Rachael Dormer (Registered Manager)

GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Reviews (70)

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9.6

GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.626) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch has 70 reviews.

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Review from B D (Client / Service User) published on 7 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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When I was at a very low ebb, GoodOaks came to my rescue. In 2 weeks I had 2 caring ladies look after me, they could not do enough, helping with housework, cooking, cleaning and being excellent company. I subsequently recommended your company to my friend. I did not need personal care, but was happy to know they could have helped if the need arose.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for sharing this - it means a great deal to us to know we could be there for you when you needed it most.

It's wonderful to hear that our carers made such a difference, not just with the practical help of housework and cooking, but through their company too. That kind of support...  

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Review from Helen C (Daughter of Client) published on 7 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother absolutely loves the social circle. The helpers are sensitive and thoughtful. It is such a brilliant concept.
Communication is great. We have regular visits and about to try some live in respite.
Staff are very helpful over the phone and try very hard to accommodate last minute requests and they understand the complexity of caring for clients with dementia.
Sadly I don't often get the chance to see or thank the carers personally.

Thank you Good Oaks.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Dear Helen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. It means the world to us to know that your Mother loves the social circle and that she feels the benefit of it - that concept exists precisely because of families like yours who help us understand what truly...  

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Review from M T (Wife of Client) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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GoodOaks came to our rescue when my husband became incontinent and could not sleep at night. GoodOaks provided excellent overnight waking care through a series of helpful, understanding and personal carers. This allowed me to sleep so I could care in the day. We extended that to daily help for washing, dressing and toileting as his condition declined. Management never let me down to instal extra help. Management also did not charge for sudden change of plans when my husband went into care. A compassionate and understanding approach.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words mean a great deal to our whole team.

It was a privilege to support both you and your husband during such a challenging time. We're so pleased that our overnight care gave you the opportunity to rest, knowing he was in...  

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Review from Judith A (Client / Service User) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very professional and friendly service that has helped me back to caring for myself. I looked forward to the carers coming and welcomed their care.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely review - it truly means a great deal to us.

We're so pleased to hear that our carers helped you feel supported on your journey back to caring for yourself, and that you looked forward to their visits. That kind of trust and connection is...  

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Review from R R (Son of Client) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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GoodOaks were not able to care for a person with complex dementia needs. My father had just been released from hospital after a stroke and was weak and very confused. Somewhat aggressive, though at 92 not threatening! The care was 24/7, the carer had to take 2 hours break during the day, and GoogOaks provided no provision for this. The carer complained that she could not help dad get about as her shoulder hurt. The carer kept complaining about her room. We organised a new bed, new fridge carpets cleaned. But not happy. After 12 days into a 14 day care package, on a rolling renewal, they gave us 24 hours notice that they would not be continuing his care. We were left with a 92 year old dementia patient with absolutely no provision for care, or time to find alternatives! My father even managed to leave the house and ended up on a very busy main road.

I would not recommend GoodOaks for anything other than simple care nee-ds.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience during what was clearly a difficult time for your family. Following your father's discharge from hospital, his needs became increasingly complex and, after incidents that placed...  

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Review from Marsha M (Niece of Client) published on 8 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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We use Good Oaks to care for our 103 year aunt who lives in Bournemouth .My brothers and myself are responsible for our aunt , we all live in London.

Good Oaks provide us with absolute peace of mind and my aunt enjoys the carers provided by the agency . All the staff are wonderful and extremely efficient.Nothing is too trouble and an excellent service is provided at all times .

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. It was such a pleasure to come and meet you both, and to spend time with your amazing Aunt. At 103 years young, she is truly an inspiration; full of spirit, warmth, and so many wonderful stories. It is an...  

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Review from John L (Nephew of Client) published on 28 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Goodoaks Homecare has been providing help and support for my 93 year old uncle for a few years. My wife and I live in North Yorkshire, and my uncle lives in Poole with no other relatives close by. This makes it really difficult for us to support him in the way we'd like to. So the staff at Goodoaks have been able to fill that gap.
We have regular review meetings with my uncle and the care manager via video messaging. It is really useful and reassuring to know that we would be notified if there were any concerns.

At present, my uncle is stubbornly resistant to accepting more help, particularly with personal care. However, we are aware that Goodoaks staff would be able to amend his care package accordingly at short notice should the need arise.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for your amazing review and for your kind words about GoodOaks Homecare. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

It has been our pleasure to support your uncle over the years and to work closely with you and Maggie to ensure he receives the care and...  

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Review from David M (Husband of Client) published on 28 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very grateful for your help as I was very stressed for a long time looking after my wife. All of your staff are most careful and were treating us with dignity and respect.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to all of us to know that we were able to support you during such a difficult and stressful time. Caring for a loved one can be incredibly demanding, and we're grateful you trusted us to help care for your wife.

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Review from V M (Wife of Client) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Help was provided so promptly when needed, immidiate cover, most appreciated. The carers were all efficient but also caring in attitude. Cannot thank you all enough. Thoroughly recommend.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, General Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for your very kind words and appreciation. We're truly grateful for your feedback and are delighted to hear that you felt supported so promptly when help was needed.

It means a great deal to know that our carers' efficiency and caring attitude made a positive difference to your...  

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Review from K C (Client / Service User) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have received excellent service from every one of the carers - cannot fault them. They are rightly called carers as that this exactly what they are - extremely caring.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. It truly means a lot to our team to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our carers.

We're incredibly proud of the compassion and dedication they bring to their work every day, and it's wonderful to know that this has made a...  

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Review from David N (Son of Client) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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GoodOaks provided care to my dad for 4 years. Overall I was very pleased with their service, trying to have regular carers so dad wasn't dealing with strangers. Everyone of the carers I met were kind and professional. I cannot give 5 stars as problems seemed to occur as dad deteriorated, mainly regarding communication. However, once addressed I cannot fault the response and flexibility GoodOaks demonstrated to correct everything.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words about our carers, it truly means a lot to us. We're grateful we could support your Dad over those four years and appreciate your honest feedback. Your comments help us continue to improve, and we're pleased we were able to respond and make things right for you and your family.

Please take care Rachael

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Review from C J (Daughter of Client) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Good Oaks has looked after my father (and my mother up to 2022) for nearly five years. It provides both day and night carers. The standard of care is second to none. This high standard is produced and maintained by excellent selection, training, and supervision of care staff and procedures. Good Oaks responds swiftly and effectively in order to ensure a good fit between client/service user and carer. The result is care which not only keeps my father safe, well, and healthy but, through the kindness, patience, and dedication of their carers keeps him happy. The service recognises when a complex condition changes, as it will. Good Oaks provides very necessary support when a situation is becoming really challenging. Carers are unsung heroes and the Good Oaks carers looking after my father have a clear vocation for their profession. Their ability, attitude, dedication, and kindness, together with a really excellent management means that my father remains healthy and happy in his own home.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review, Carol. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for placing your trust in GoodOaks over the past five years to care for both your Father and, previously, your Mother.

It is an absolute pleasure and privilege for our team to look...  

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Review from Janet W (Client / Service User) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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At 93 years of age and disabled by spinal stenosis, I am increasingly liable to falls and need the support of a rollator to get around. I was familiar with 'GoodOaks' as you provided excellent home care to another resident here. I needed your assistance for showering etc following a severe bout of flu earlier this month. This proved to be very satisfactory and I have now become stronger and more independent. As I am bound to go downhill from now on I am bound to need your assistance again sometime in the future and hope that you well keep me and my records in your database.

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Review from Susan B (Client / Service User) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was very impressed with the service I received. The carers were always punctual, efficient and friendly. I will definitely use the service again if my circumstances change.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Hi Susan, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you were impressed with our carers and the service they provided. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team, and we'd be honoured to support you again in the future if needed. Please take care Rachael General Manager

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Review from Pam A (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have found the carers at Good Oaks to be considerate, thoughtful, encouraging and very diligent in seeing to my relatives needs throughout the years that she was cared for by the team. Whenever we (family members) had a request they would do their best to accommodate this. As our relative began to require greater support over time, the management team suggested approaches to dealing with specific situations indicating that our relative would benefit greatly from increased care time, and we could see the benefit of this within a couple of weeks.
When our relative became distressed the carers would follow proper procedures and stay with our relative until a solution was found.

We would highly recommend Good Oaks as great care providers.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We're truly grateful for your kind words about our carers and management team, it means a great deal to everyone at GoodOaks. It has been a privilege to support your relative over the years, and we're so pleased to hear that...  

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Review from D S (Daughter of Client) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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During October 2025, my mum has been looked after by both her primary and secondary carer, which affects the overall score. Both carers treat my mum with respect and dignity but if this review was just for the primary carer, there would be a lot more 'excellent' boxes crossed. The primary carer is more proactive about my mum's care, anxiety and needs and will sort out many issues by herself. The secondary carer is younger and doesn't have so much experience; she seems nervous about taking responsibility and there have been a few situations where we have had to contact the office. She doesn't inform us of issues saying that, she is sweet with my mum and better than carers from other companies we've used.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your Mum's care. We're delighted to hear that both carers treat her with dignity and respect, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the primary carer's proactive support and attentiveness. We will make sure your praise is passed on to...  

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Review from Mostyn P (Client / Service User) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Generally very good.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank you, Mostyn, being part of your care journey is such a privilege for all of us at Good Oaks. I know that Tina - our Live-In Care Manager is there when you need her

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Review from Tania O (Wife of Client) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been using the GoodOaks home care service for well over a year & have always found it to be very satisfactory. We use it for regular weekly visits, ad-hoc visits and a recent one off 'live-in-care' period of one week. Booking is easy to do & we are (nearly) always told who is coming. The carers appear to have been well trained and are always cheerful, polite, understanding & helpful (occasionally a carer may turn up later than expected but this is usually due to traffic issues). We happily recommend GoodOaks 100%.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We're really pleased to hear that you've been happy with the care and support our team has provided over the past year. It's wonderful to know that our carers' kindness and professionalism have made a positive difference.We truly...  

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Review from A M (Daughter of Client) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Really happy with good oaks, they are always quick to communicate, know mum really well and are kind, caring and compassionate when with her. Their patience is outstanding and they support mum in her journey with dementia in such an incredible way.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Thank You for your kind words and taking the time to write a review for us - we really appreciate it and I will pass this onto our carers.

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Review from Jacqui M (Daughter of Client) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have used Good Oaks in Bournemouth for over 3 and a half years for firstly my Mum and then my Dad. Their carers were always kind and respectful towards both myself and my parents. Any issues we're dealt with properly and in a timely manner. The last carer I had for my Dad was with him more than two years, and I can't speak highly enough about her and the care she gave him. Whomever she is caring for now will be lucky.

Managers always listened to my points of view and were a good support to myself and my parents carers.

Reply from Rachael Dormer, Registered Manager at GoodOaks Homecare - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Hi Jacqui,Thank you so much for reaching out and doing this review for us. I will pass this onto the carer too! I only knew your Dad but it was a pleasure to care for him and your Mum before my time. I will always remember his smile and dancing with the lady at the Client Event! Keep Smiling Jacqui and sending all our best wishes to you and your family.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 14 January 2020
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 06 Jan 2026

    GoodOaks Homecare is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2026 Home Care Awards, with recognition spanning both national innovation and branch-level excellence across the...

  • 20 Nov 2025

    GoodOaks Homecare has been named Franchisor of the Year - Expanding at the 2025 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, recognising its transformation from a regional care provider into one of...

  • 20 Nov 2025

    GoodOaks Homecare has been named Franchisor of the Year - Expanding at the 2025 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, recognising its transformation from a regional care provider into one of...

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Meet the Team (3)

Rachael Dormer
Rachael DormerJob Title:Home Care ManagerJoined: 2022

I have been working in social care for 33 years, in my role I support the team both for live-in and visiting services. I also need to ensure that our team is meeting the standards of CQC that we are delivering the best care and that all care needs are met on a day-to-day base.

Prior to working with GoodOaks, I was overseeing supported living services in Sherborne for adults with complex behaviour and I also set up a community support service for adults with Asperger's Syndrome in my previous role.

Tina Cobb
Tina CobbJob Title:Live-in Care Manager

I previously worked as a carer for GoodOaks before joining the office team as the Live-in Care Coordinator and have recently been promoted to Manager. I love working in the care industry and it's lovely to know that you're helping someone stay in their own home for as long as possible.

Rumbi Mhunduru
Rumbi MhunduruJob Title:SecretaryJoined: 2023

Having previously worked as a Live-in Care professional for GoodOaks I was excited to join the office team to support the function of the office on a day-to-day basis. I really enjoy working in the care sector and I'm excited to get to know the teams, clients and their families.

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