Emergency home care in Kent

28 of the 383 home care agencies in Kent offer emergency home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 17 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.

Emergency home care 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.