Kcare

Kcare is a home care agency based in Slough, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Slough 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 a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Kcare Nursing Agency, which has 3 branches in England. The agency has been registered since June 2015.

At its latest inspection, published December 2018, the CQC rated Kcare 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.

Kcare has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Slough. 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 65 registered home care agencies in Slough. Others working the same area include A1 Care & Support Ltd, Ambrose Adrian Healthcare and Barnfield Healthcare Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.