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 13 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,500 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,440 to £1,500. Nursing care is typically £1,550 a week. A live-in carer at home costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
The typical residential care home fee in Kent is £1,500 a week, based on 13 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,550 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.