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There are 21 home care agencies in and around Sittingbourne on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at River Stone (UK) Limited in June 2023.

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Home care agencies (21)

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SureCare Swale is a home care agency based in Sittingbourne, Swale, in Kent.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Sittingbourne

Home care agencies listed21
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 12 (75%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Kent usual weekly rate (2025)£1,187
Most recently inspectedRiver Stone (UK) Limited (June 2023)
Good9
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated9

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Sittingbourne

Rated Good or Outstanding
9/ 12 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
9

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Sittingbourne

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Kent council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,187/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Kent council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Sittingbourne

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Sittingbourne compares with the wider Swale area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Sittingbourne, Swale and the UK
Type of careSittingbourneSwale avgUK average
Residential care home£1,465£1,465£1,200
Nursing care home£1,510£1,510£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Sittingbourne averages £1,465/week — about 22% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Sittingbourne within ~5 miles; Swale county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many home care agencies are there in Sittingbourne?

AskBart lists 21 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Sittingbourne.

How much does home care cost in Sittingbourne?

Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Sittingbourne depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.

Are home care agencies in Sittingbourne regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 9 of the 12 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

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