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End of life care at home in Dartford

7 of the 57 home care agencies in Dartford offer end of life care at home, of which 4 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.

End of life care at home in Kent typically costs £25.50 an hour, based on 22 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.50 to £29.25. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Kent of £25.50.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
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Choose your own carer in Kent

Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,110 a week
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of life30 min visitsEmploys carersMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
DementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersHere to Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeDirect paymentsKaplan Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeDunamis Consultancy
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Kent

Median rate for each type of care, across the 383 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£25.50
Usually £22.50 to £29.25 an hour22 agencies
Weekend hourly rate
£30.71
Usually £23 to £33.10 an hour7 agencies
Bank holiday hourly rate
£31.20
Usually £31.10 to £39.28 an hour3 agencies
30 minute visit
£19.10
Usually £19 to £21 a visit9 agencies
45 minute visit
£25
Usually £23 to £26.50 a visit9 agencies
Live-in care
£1,375
Usually £1,098 to £1,675 a week20 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does end of life care at home cost in Dartford?

End of life care at home in Kent typically costs £25.50 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many palliative home care agencies are there in Dartford?

7 of the 57 CQC-registered home care agencies in Dartford offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for end of life care at home in Dartford?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Kent council for a needs assessment.