Compassionate Dementia Care in the Place That Feels Most Familiar
Trusted by Those Who Matter Most
Trusted, Award-Winning Home Care from A1 Care
We are proud to uphold the highest standards of care and to be trusted by families within our communities who know they can rely on their care team for consistent support.
Over the years, we have been recognised with a Care Innovation Award, a finalist spot in the Great British Care Awards, and have been ranked among the Top 20 Home Care Providers in the South West by HomeCare.co.uk for four consecutive years.
A1 Care is a fully regulated home care provider, rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and a member of the United Kingdom Homecare Association, the Dorset Care Association and the Hampshire Care Association.
Personal Care
Mental health needs
Medication Management and Administration
Medication Management and Administration
Companionship and assisted breaks
End of Life Care
Welfare Checks
Continuing and complex care
The A1 Care Promise
Family-led values. Award-recognised, trusted care. Technology that improves clarity while keeping human connection at the centre.
Dementia Care at Home Can Be Cost-Effective
Consistent Routines Build Reassurance
Person-Centred Support Protects Identity
Regular Updates Reassure Families
Familiarity Can Be a Powerful Source of Reassurance
For many people living with dementia, home provides important cues and comforts: a favourite chair, a well-known view, family photographs, a familiar pet and the rhythm of everyday life. Care at home can reduce the upheaval of moving and allow support to be shaped around the person rather than asking the person to fit a new environment.
Our approach looks beyond a diagnosis. We learn the person’s life story, preferences, communication style, abilities and sources of comfort so care remains genuinely person-centred.
Supporting Different Types and Stages of Dementia
Dementia affects every person differently. A care plan may support someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia or another form of cognitive impairment, and it can evolve as communication, mobility, behaviour or daily living needs change.
Our carers receive ongoing training and are supported to respond with empathy, patience and consistency. A1 Care has also invested in experiential dementia training that helps staff better understand how ordinary tasks can feel confusing or distressing.
Maintaining reassuring routines
Support with washing, dressing and continence
Medication prompts or administration as assessed
Nutritious meals, hydration and gentle encouragement
Meaningful activities based on interests and abilities
Mobility support and safer movement around the home
Regular updates and guidance for relatives
How Dementia Care Works
Organising home care needn’t be complicated or stressful, and we offer a straightforward, supported process to help you make clear decisions at each step.
Starting with a Personalised Assessment
Home care services start with in-person conversations and care assessments, which give us the insight we need to understand how your care planning should work and any routines, medical needs, or concerns we need to address.
Building a Care Plan Around the Individual
Private home care services are wholly tailored to your well-being, in terms of the support you would like, and how you would like it to be delivered. We account for every detail, from the preferred timing of care visits, the meals or activities you most enjoy, and how we can support your comfort and quality of life.
Reassurance for Families, Not Just Practical Help
Dementia affects whole families. Relatives may feel worried, exhausted or uncertain about what to do next. We provide reliable support, clear communication and respite from day-to-day responsibility, helping loved ones spend more time being a partner, son, daughter or friend.
Secure digital care records and communication tools improve visibility for authorised family members while personal conversations remain central. Technology is used to strengthen trust, never to make care feel distant.
A Gentle Start, With Time to Listen
Why Families Choose A1 Care
- Family-led care that treats clients, relatives and carers as individuals, never numbers
- Award-recognised and independently regulated services with genuine client feedback
- Carefully recruited, trained and supported carers matched for competence and character
- Personalised care plans built around routines, dignity, goals and changing needs
- Technology-enabled planning and communication for greater transparency and reassurance
- A free assessment that can often be arranged within 24 hours
Supporting Independence with Technology-Enabled Care
Dementia Care in the Comfort of Your Own Home
For many, thinking about leaving home behind and moving into residential care is distressing. For those who wish to stay at home while receiving the support they need, home care provides a safe, professional alternative without any disruption.
Where We Provide Dementia Care
- Dorset
- Dorchester
- New Forest
- Salisbury
- Lisburn
Top 20 Rated Home Care Provider South West England
Arrange a Confidential Care Conversation
You do not need to have every answer before you contact us. Tell us what is happening and what matters most; our local team will listen, explain the options and help you decide on a next step without pressure. Where appropriate and subject to availability, care can often begin within 48 hours of assessment.
