Overnight care in Kent
25 of the 383 home care agencies in Kent offer overnight care, of which 10 Good. Overnight care is a carer in the house through the night, either sleeping and on hand if needed or awake throughout for someone who needs help in the night.
Overnight care in Kent typically costs £22 an hour, based on 11 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £20 to £24.50. That is about 14% less than 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.
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.
Vitality Home Health Gravesham & Dartford
Vitality Home Health (Sevenoaks)
Angelus Homecare - Ashford
ApproCare
Callquest For Care
Care Solutions Kent
Mission Health UK Limited
Newington Free Church
WeKare Personal Assistants Ltd
Community Lifeline
Consultus Care And Nursing Ltd
Nurse Plus & Carer Plus (UK) Limited Dover
SAP Care Services Limited
SilverBirch Healthcare Ltd
Edenbridge
Dependable Homecare LTD
Braeburn Care
Caremark Ashford & Shepway
Care Quality Care LTD
Compassion Health Care Staffing Services Limited
Maidstone, Kent
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 overnight care cost in Kent?
Overnight care in Kent typically costs £22 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 overnight care agencies are there in Kent?
25 of the 383 CQC-registered home care agencies in Kent offer overnight care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for overnight care in Kent?
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.