Abantu Care Services

Abantu Care Services is a home care agency based in Erith, in the Bexley council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Erith office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people and younger adults. It is run by Abantu Healthcare Agency. The agency has been registered since November 2015.

At its latest inspection, published August 2022, the CQC rated Abantu Care Services Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Abantu Care Services has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Bexley. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 61 registered home care agencies in Bexley. Others working the same area include Main Office, Alwdo Assist Ltd and Carefocal Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.