Emerson Grange
Swanley, BR8 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Nursing homes in Kent
135 of the 499 care homes in Kent are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 85 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Kent typically cost £1,520 a week, about £79,040 a year, based on 9 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,500 to £1,600. That is close to the typical residential fee in Kent of £1,470. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Kent and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Kent
£1,520a week
About £79,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,040 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £176 a week less, £9,152 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,685 a week less than two places.
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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.
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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
Emily Jackson House
Sevenoaks, TN13 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Folkestone Care Centre
Folkestone, CT20 · 110 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Fountains Lodge Care Home
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Glenhurst Lodge
Maidstone, ME14 · 23 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Halden Heights Care Community
Ashford, TN26 · 101 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hallmark Chamberlain Court Luxury Care Home
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 · 74 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Harrier Lodge
Whitstable, CT5 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Harrier Lodge
Whitstable, CT5 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hawkhurst House Proactive Assessment Unit
Cranbrook, TN18 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit
Folkestone, CT18 · 62 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hazeldene House
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 · 78 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hazelwood Care Home
Longfield, DA3 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Heathfield Residential Home
Ashford, TN24 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hengist Field Care Centre
Sittingbourne, ME9 · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Highfield Care Home
Canterbury, CT4 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hyllden Heights Care Home
Tonbridge, TN11 · 78 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Iden Manor Nursing Home
Tonbridge, TN12 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Invicta Court
Maidstone, ME14 · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Kippingtons Nursing Home
Sevenoaks, TN13 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Maplewood Court Care Home
Maidstone, ME15 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Montfort Manor
Ashford, TN24 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Newington Court
Sittingbourne, ME9 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Park View Care Centre
Ashford, TN23 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.
Raja S.
1 review
From £1,099 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Kent. Can care for a couple
Alana P.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Kent. Can care for a couple
Priyanka P.
1 review
From £1,169 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Kent. Can care for a couple
Iuliana S.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 38 minutes from Kent
“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.”
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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Kent
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 135 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,520
- Usually £1,500 to £1,600 a week9 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Kent cost?
Nursing homes in Kent typically charge £1,520 a week, usually between £1,500 and £1,600. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Kent?
135 of the 499 CQC-registered care homes in Kent are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Kent?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Kent?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Kent council for a needs assessment.