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Bowercroft Care Limited

Bowercroft, 5 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AX

Residential care home · 18 beds · Bowercroft Care

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,470
CQC rating
Good
June 2019
Beds
18
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Kent
£1,470a week

About £76,440 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,940 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Kent, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £350 a week less, £18,200 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,585 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Maidstone
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Bowercroft Care Limited

Bowercroft Care Limited is a residential care home in Maidstone, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Bowercroft Care. The home has been registered since May 2015.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated Bowercroft Care Limited Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Bowercroft Care Limited has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Bowercroft Care Limited include Pilgrims Way Care Home with Nursing, The Grove Residential Home and Mont Calm Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
May 2015
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2019)
Council area
Kent
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control and safe ways for people to keep in touch with family.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Bowercroft Care Limited has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Bowercroft Care Limited

How much does Bowercroft Care Limited cost?

Bowercroft Care Limited has not published its fees. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Bowercroft Care Limited?

The Care Quality Commission rated Bowercroft Care Limited Good in June 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Bowercroft Care Limited provide nursing care?

No. Bowercroft Care Limited is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Bowercroft Care Limited offer dementia care?

Yes. Bowercroft Care Limited is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Bowercroft Care Limited have?

Bowercroft Care Limited is registered for up to 18 residents.

Care at home

39 live-in carers within about an hour of Kent

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 33 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Anthea D., about Theresa L.
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
Winnie N., about Irene N.
See live-in carers near KentProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Maidstone

Pilgrims Way Care Home with Nursing, Maidstone

Pilgrims Way Care Home with Nursing

Maidstone, ME16 · 0.1 km · 62 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPilgrims Way
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Maidstone

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Grove Residential Home, Maidstone

The Grove Residential Home

Maidstone, ME16 · 0.1 km · 44 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSmartblade
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mont Calm Residential Home, Maidstone

Mont Calm Residential Home

Maidstone, ME16 · 0.3 km · 39 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaMGL Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week