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Kent House

Augustine Road, Harrow, HA3 5NS

Residential care home · 40 beds · Gold Care Homes

Photo of Kent House
From the home's website
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,833
CQC rating
Good
February 2021
Beds
40
residential
Family reviews
None yet
be the first

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Harrow
£1,833a week

About £95,316 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,666 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

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

Staying at home could cost about £783 a week less, £40,716 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,311 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Harrow
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Harrow

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 Kent House

Kent House is a residential care home in Harrow, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Gold Care Homes, which operates 45 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2017.

At its latest inspection, published February 2021, the CQC rated Kent House 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.

Kent House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Harrow with a fee on record typically charge about £1,833 a week for residential care and £1,860 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 53 registered care homes in Harrow. The nearest to Kent House include 5 Courtenay Avenue, Rowanweald Residential and Nursing Home and Carlton House Residential Care Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. 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
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Gold Care Homes
Registered with CQC
May 2017
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2021)
Council area
Harrow
Town
Harrow
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 were assured that infection control and visiting arrangements were protecting people.

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

Kent House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Harrow typically charge about £1,833 a week for residential care and £1,860 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Kent House

How much does Kent House cost?

Kent House has not published its fees. Care homes in Harrow typically charge about £1,833 a week for residential care and £1,860 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Kent House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Kent House Good in February 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Kent House provide nursing care?

No. Kent House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Kent House offer dementia care?

Yes. Kent House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Kent House have?

Kent House is registered for up to 40 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Harrow

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 £1,270 a week. 75 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“The interaction she gives my mother is incredible, singing, dancing, taking her to groups, on plenty of walks which mum always loves.”
Naomi C., about Joyce C.
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
Lindsay C., about Peter W.
See live-in carers near HarrowProfiles, 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.

5 Courtenay Avenue, Harrow

5 Courtenay Avenue

Harrow, HA3 · 0.2 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialIdelo
Fee not published
Area typical £1,833 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Harrow

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Harrow
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

See all 45 care homes run by Gold Care Homes