Homelands
Forge Hill, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DT
Residential care home · 6 beds · Canterbury Oast Trust

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,470
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2018
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £76,440 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,940 a 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.
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 Homelands
Homelands is a residential care home in Ashford, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Canterbury Oast Trust, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated Homelands 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.
Homelands 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 Homelands include The New Bungalow, Juniper and Anderida. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Canterbury Oast Trust
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2018)
- Council area
- Kent
- Town
- Ashford
Fees
Homelands 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 Homelands
How much does Homelands cost?
Homelands 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 Homelands?
The Care Quality Commission rated Homelands Good in May 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Homelands provide nursing care?
No. Homelands is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Homelands offer dementia care?
Homelands is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Kent listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Homelands have?
Homelands is registered for up to 6 residents.
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.”
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
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.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ashford
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.