The Garden of Kent Homecare LTD t/a The Garden of England Homecare

The Garden of Kent Homecare LTD t/a The Garden of England Homecare is a home care agency based in Maidstone, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It we provide compassionate home care and day care services designed to support the independence and well-being of the elderly across Maidstone and the surrounding villages. 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. Its website lists hourly visits, end of life care and companionship without personal care. It is run by The Garden Of Kent Homecare. The agency has been registered since October 2013.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated The Garden of Kent Homecare LTD t/a The Garden of England Homecare 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.

The Garden of Kent Homecare LTD t/a The Garden of England Homecare has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Kent with a rate on record typically charge about £25.50 an hour and £1,375 a week for live-in care, so expect a figure in that range and ask for a written price list that shows weekend and bank holiday rates.

On how it works, the agency says: employs its carers, 24/7 on-call, 13 years operating and private clients only. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 383 registered home care agencies in Kent. Others working the same area include Glorycrown Healthcare Ltd, Maidstone, Kent and Elizabeths Rose Home Care, 1 of which has a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.