SeeAbility Kent Supported Living

SeeAbility Kent Supported Living is a home care agency based in Birchington, 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 Birchington office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, 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 SeeAbility, which has 11 branches in England. The agency has been registered since January 2021.

At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated SeeAbility Kent Supported Living 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.

SeeAbility Kent Supported Living 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 Avondalecare (Kent) Limited, Positive Solutions Kent CIC and Avelo Care. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.