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Care homes in Kent

There are 499 care homes registered with the CQC in Kent, South East. 135 are nursing homes and 235 are registered for dementia care. 17 are rated Outstanding and 349 Good by the CQC.

Of the 22 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,470 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,263 to £1,500. Nursing care is typically £1,535 a week. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

Nursing careDementia careFees published2 filters, 9 homes · clear
Hythe View, Hythe

Hythe View

Hythe, CT21 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingPremium Healthcare
Care home fees
from £1,500 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 Kent

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
Nesbit House Care Home, Sevenoaks

Nesbit House Care Home

Sevenoaks, TN14 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHamberley Care Homes
Care home fees
from £1,850 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Larchmere House Nursing Home, Cranbrook

Larchmere House Nursing Home

Cranbrook, TN17 · 33 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaFamily Care
Residential care
£1,600 to £2,300 a week
No reviews yet
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.”
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.

Typical fees in Kent

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 499 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Nursing care
£1,535
Usually £1,505 to £1,588 a week6 homes
Residential care
£1,470
Usually £1,263 to £1,500 a week22 homes
Residential dementia care
£1,500
Usually £1,500 to £1,575 a week10 homes
Respite care
£1,500
A week, across the homes with fees9 homes
Care home fees
£1,500
Usually £1,325 to £1,500 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

Nearby council areas

Costs and funding

Common questions

How much do care homes in Kent cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Kent is £1,470 a week, based on 22 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,535 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Kent?

499 care homes in Kent are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.