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Better Care at Home East

17 Harbour Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4DD
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Better Care at Home East, Bournemouth
Better Care at Home East, Bournemouth
Better Care at Home East, Bournemouth

Better Care at Home East provides home care to people in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Highcliffe, Mudeford, southbourne and surrounding areas.

The wide range of services includes personal care, help with getting up and ready for the day, meal preparation and medication assistance, shopping, convalescence care and more.

Better Care prides itself on providing great-tasting and nutritious food made according to client preferences and needs. Better care staff are end of life care trained...  

Care Provided by Better Care at Home East

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting 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

  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • 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

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £29 - £36
No mileage or weekend charges

Double time bank holidays

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Better Care at Home East for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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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

  • Joannah Bishop (Owner/Registered manager)

Better Care at Home East Reviews (39)

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Better Care at Home East has a Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Better Care at Home East has 39 reviews.

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Review from Dorothy C (Wife of Client) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Husband is new client to Better Care East. We changed care Company just two weeks ago. Already we have no regrets in changing. My husband has had carers for three years, since changing he keeps saying I am getting five star treatment. Carers and every member of staff that we have met are so kind and nothing is too much trouble. As his wife who has been caring for him for nearly five years. I think I've died and gone to heaven. The support I get is amazing. Thank you to everyone at Better Care so glad we found you. We are so pleased we were recommended to this amazing caring Company.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East
We are so happy you are pleased and we are thrilled to be able to support you and your husband.
Thank you so much for your very kind words.

Joannah

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Review from Rachel B (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 14 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot overstate how delighted I've been with the service provided by Better Care at Home East. They were the most flexible, communicative, supportive team that I could have hoped for. They really bent over backwards to provide the best care. There were extremely accommodating with the constantly changing demands of my father-in-law, and nothing was too much trouble. This was such an enormous help as we live over 100 miles away so weren't able to be on site at short notice. They were instrumental in sourcing the right care home, and going so far as actually moving him in. Faultless service which i would recomnend without any hesitation.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Dear Rachel, what a wonderful review. Thank you so very much for taking the time to write this. It was our complete pleasure. Take care Joannah

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Review from Mike C (Son of Client) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Can't praise the carers enough. The proactive and loving care that the team provided not only allowed my father to stay in his home but gave me the assurance that he was being given the best care possible. Communication was great and nothing was too much trouble for the team. Would highly recommend this company to look after you loved ones.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East
Dear Mike, it was our pleaure to look after your father.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Take good care of you, and your family.

Joannah

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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Client) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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You may just have found your lifeline! We certainly did when we found Better Care at Home, they have been caring for my parents, both who have dementia for over 8 years now - a package that has grown from pop in visits daily to a full 24 hour package. To say we couldn't do life without them is an understatement, they really are our lifeline and above all with their outstanding care Mum (who is now totally bed centered) and Dad are both able to continue living in their own home, and my husband and I are able to enjoy our lives again, worry free.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East
Thank you so much Karen for you kind words. Its our honour to look after your mum and dad you are all part of the Better Care East family.

Cant belive where 8 years have gone. Lets hoope we get many more years with you all.

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Review from Gary H (Son of Client) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Better Care have been looking after my father since he broke his hip several years ago. This accident together with his dementia meant that he needed help with his day to day requirements which steadily increased until he passed away late October. At all times the staff were cheerful, competent and professional and dad really enjoyed their visits. They were very good in keeping me informed at all times, both by text, phone and the invaluable app which I could access at any time. Dad's care requirements increased as his health deteriorated but at every stage it was with his best interests in mind and the reasons why explained to me. Nothing was too much trouble.Dad never wanted to end his days in a home and with Better Cares help he achieved that. Without their invaluable support this would have been impossible and our family will be forever grateful.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy to support your dad.

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Review from Melissa P (Daughter of Client) published on 10 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother is rather difficult and the staff at Better Care are so kind and patient with her and go well above their call of duty. They provide all the usual care services but also companionship and what mum sees as friendship. They are marvellous!

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Review from Jackie W (Daughter of Client) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Whilst my father only used this service for a very short time.The staff are dedicated and very professional and the management team were very quick to respond to my father's needs and very helpful in helping us as a family to accommodate our concerns.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East
Thanks so much for your kind review. I'm sorry we didn't get to know your farther better but we are so pleased you were happy with what
we did to support him. We are always here if you need us.

Warm regards Joannah

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Review from Simon O (Son of Client) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Better Care have been looking after my mum for the last 2 years, enabling her to live independently in her own home. I live 3 hours drive away, so it has been amazing to know that the team are there for her. They have always gone above and beyond all expectations to keep her safe and happy. They keep me incredibly well informed and have stepped in to provide additional support when needed, when I can't be there - and always with a smile.
Unfortunately my mum now needs more full time care so is moving into a Care Home and the team have been brilliant in supporting us with this, even attending meetings with the Social Work team and the Nursing Home. I really don't know how my mum and I could have coped without them.

I can't recommend them highly enough and will really miss having them on our side, dealing with all the trials and tribulations of living with old age and dementia.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East
Dear Simon, its been our pleaure supporting your mum. We will all miss her very muh. Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. We really appreciate it. Take care good care, and we hope mum settles in well.
Fondest regards

Joannah

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Review from C D (Daughter of Client) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Caring, kind and very efficient. A wonderful attitude to providing the best possible service. My mum is very happy with the support she receives from each of the carers who attend her.

I am impressed with the speed of response to any questions I may have and the ability to remotely access mums daily care notes provides peace of mind.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you so much for your kind words. Its our complete pleasure to support your mum and the whole family.

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Review from Denise B (Sister of Client) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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A very professional approach to my dear mum. Great kindness from all the carers ,looking after all her needs keeping an eye on her medication, from breakfast to tea time visits and personal care. Also making time for a great chat which my mum loved. I can't recommend this company more highly.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy we can support you all.

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Review from E A (Stepdaughter of Client) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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The manager and her whole team have been a fantastic support to us all. We live over 3 hours away so the help the carers provide on both a day-to-day and longer-term basis is invaluable. We are kept up to date with the support the team provide every day and issues are flagged to us asap. The whole team have gone above and beyond to help us navigate some challenging situations enabling our stepmother to stay living independently in her home for as long as she can.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy we can support you all as a family.

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Review from Nicole T (Daughter of Client) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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High quality care at home.
Staff are lovely - very friendly, helpful and trustworthy. They did everything they said they would do.
Care was put in place quickly, over the course of a weekend to deal with an urgent care need.

Would thoroughly recommend.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Client) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My dad was very reluctant to accept any help but due to a sudden onset of pain he has been receiving care three times a day since the beginning of January. He seems to be quite happy with the attention and level of care he is receiving. From the first day he was encouraged to take a shower which was good news as we were worried he was not taking care of himself. The carers are all very friendly and upbeat and his home is definitely tidier and cleaner and they are ensuring his diet is more varied and regular. They also look after his medication which is a relief as we were worried he was either not taking it or taking too much. I feel a huge relief that he is being well cared for and that he is seeing people on a regular basis as I don't live locally. I would be happy to recommend this care company based on the experience to date.

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Review from S W (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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When we needed help to support my father-in-law on his release from hospital, following a fall, I had no hesitation in calling Better Care at Home and they did not disappoint. The staff were all very kind, polite and caring. Some visits could be very challenging but the staff are well-trained and very professional. We were kept informed at all times and were able to see the care notes online after each visit. As a family, we could not have managed without the support of the team at Better Care. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

It was our pleasure to help you all. Thank you for your kind review.

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Review from Anne S (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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I genuinely cannot speak highly enough of this agency. The care that my mother-in-law received was truly exceptional. It's not easy to see a loved one struggling to keep their independence - she was vehemently against going into a home - and who are we to go against her wishes? The team at Better Care at Home really made her feel special, they brought a daily dose of professionalism, compassion and laughter, which is often the best medicine! It's the smallest things that make a difference, like taking the time to discuss with my mother-in-law what she wanted to wear that day. Their visits were always very well-organised, nothing was too much trouble and communication with my husband and I was exceptional. They always gave us regular updates, which was really reassuring as we live so far away. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the team for their patience and kindness. Her life was enriched by their support.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you so much for your wonderful words. It was our complete pleasure to support such a wonderful lady and her family.

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Review from N P (Granddaughter of Client) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Better Care at Home has been caring for my grandma for over six years and recently, in the last two years, my grandpa also. As a family, we couldn't manage without them. All the carers are so friendly and are always there to offer support.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

We are so glad we can be there for all of you. It's our complete pleasure.

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Review from Laura W (Daughter of Client) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have found this agency to be excellent in their care for my stepmum. They are caring, efficient and all the carers are cheerful, professional, well trained and well informed. The communication between the team and with me is excellent. I see a mini report online after every visit, and, for example, when my stepmum asked to have porridge for breakfast instead of cereal, it happened the next day and consistently after. These are the things that matter to the client. They make sure stepmum gets to the hairdresser, the vet for her dog, doctors appointments, hearing aid clinic etc. I live 200 miles away so it is a enormous benefit to have this support.
They are really quick to get in touch if they spot any concerns or things I need to know about.
As far as I can tell (the team are, of course, discreet and professional) they look after their staff too.

Highly recommended.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

It's our complete pleasure. So glad we can help support you and your stepmum. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from D F (Grandson of Client) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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All the team at Bettercare have truly been wonderful caring for my grandma, always going the extra mile to make sure she is happy! It is very refreshing to come across support that considers mental well-being as well as her physical needs. Better Care have been invaluable to us as a family, my grandma looks forward to her visits and the joyful friendly faces of the carers.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you, we are so pleased to be able to help. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from G P (Daughter of Client) published on 31 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Better Care at Home East provided care to Mum for six months and I can't rate them highly enough. All the staff were extremely professional, sensitive, caring and accommodating of Mum's needs and wishes, such as driving her to have her hair done at her favourite hairdresser. She saw the same carers so they became familiar to her and they were reliable as she never missed a visit.
Not living near to Mum, I found the direct communication with me extremely helpful. I was kept updated of how Mum was and informed of any concerns that developed and a discussion had with me when Mum wasn't able to make a decision for herself. This was invaluable, especially as Mum deteriorated quite rapidly.
I was dealing with a number of different professionals, doctors, social care etc. and on more than one occasion, I was reassured to hear that these professionals knew of Better Care at Home East and rated the service they provided.

Mum really couldn't have had better care. Thank you.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you so much for such a positive review. It's our pleasure to support your mum.

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Review from Stewart F (Son of Client) published on 29 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Peace of mind.
The team are very friendly and professional, answering any questions or queries almost immediately.
Contact is very good with a group chat so all parties can message each other about any concerns which makes it very transparent.
Care team have a very structured routine and welfare checks carried out every day.
All in all, very pleased with the communication and the friendly approach to all concerned.

My mother is very happy with all concerned.

Reply from Joannah Bishop, Director at Better Care at Home East

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to support the family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 March 2022
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • Recipient: Better Care at Home EastDate: Friday 30 May 2025
  • Recipient: Better Care at HomeDate: Friday 30 May 2025
  • Recipient: Better Care at HomeDate: Friday 31 May 2024

Meet the Team (3)

Joannah Bishop Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2015
Joannah Bishop

Joannah has always been a caring, compassionate person, striving to put the health, feelings and safety of others first. It was these traits that gave her the vision to form a care company that does just that. She is now trained to Gold Standard in End of Life Care, recently also undertaking Living Well Dying Training to become a Death Doula. Joannah also holds certificates in Dementia Care, Level 5 Lifesaving, Catastrophic Bleeding and a Distinction Diploma (level 3 & 5) in Health and Social Care, and it doesn’t end there, Joannah is constantly adding to her qualifications.

Joannah is a hands-on manager and forms part of the small, dedicated team of carers at BetterCare@HomeEAST.

Niamh Davies Job Title: Business Development Care Manager Joined: 2018
Niamh Davies

Niamh has a passion for caring and feels it’s only right to choose a vocation that is self-less. She began her journey as a fresh-faced carer with BetterCare@HomeEAST and has since embraced numerous promotional opportunities, culminating in her recent promotion to Business Development Care Manager in 2024.

Niamh has obtained several degrees in addition to her position at BetterCare, earning a BSc in Sports Therapy and an MSc in Physiotherapy. Niamh collaborates with our team and service users to develop bespoke assessments that support rehabilitation and re-enablement.

Joanna Conway Job Title: Field Team Leader Joined: 2022
Joanna Conway

JoJo joined BetterCare as a novice in the field of care, but has since blossomed into an exceptional and empathetic carer. She has a compassionate heart and an extremely strong work ethic. JoJo is a positive member of BetterCare, and in 2024 was promoted to Field Team Leader. She is on hand to support all of our staff, and has been recognised for her commitment to always going the extra mile to support others.

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Better Care at Home East employs 17 carers.

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