Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and South West Kent

Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and South West Kent is a home care agency based in Tunbridge Wells, in the Kent 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 Tunbridge Wells office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Cera Care, which has 114 branches in England. The agency has been registered since August 2020.

At its latest inspection, published June 2022, the CQC rated Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and South West Kent 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.

Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and South West Kent has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Kent. 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 383 registered home care agencies in Kent. Others working the same area include Caremark Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Malling, Mrs Lynne Weatherly and Audley Care - Audley Care Willicombe Park. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.