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Home care agencies in Kent

There are 383 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Kent, South East. 301 are registered for dementia care and 66 offer live-in care. 10 are rated Outstanding and 169 Good by the CQC.

Of the 22 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £25.50, with the middle half charging £22.50 to £29.25. Live-in care is typically £1,375 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments1 filter, 301 agencies · clear
Inchwater Home Care, Dover

Inchwater Home Care

Dover, CT16
CQC: Outstanding
DementiaHome Instead
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,110 a week
No Place Like Home, Faversham

No Place Like Home

Faversham, ME13
CQC: Outstanding
DementiaNo Place Like Home
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Age UK Maidstone

Maidstone, ME15
CQC: Good
DementiaAge
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

A Rated Homecare Ltd

Maidstone, ME15
CQC: Good
DementiaA Rated Homecare
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Audley Care Mote House

Nr Bearsted, ME15
CQC: Good
DementiaAudley Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Avelo Care, Ramsgate

Avelo Care

Ramsgate, CT12
CQC: Good
DementiaDirect paymentsKent Domiciliary Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Beech Tree Total Care – Ashford

Ashford, TN24
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersDirect paymentsCera Care
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

Nearby council areas

Agencies based next door often cover this area too.

Costs and funding

By type of care

Common questions

How much does home care cost in Kent?

The typical home care agency in Kent charges £25.50 an hour on weekdays, based on 22 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,375 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many home care agencies are there in Kent?

383 home care agencies in Kent are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for home 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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.