Home care agency

The Old Fire Station

Home care agency in Faversham, Kent

The Old Fire Station

Home care agency in Faversham, Kent

Operated by Age Concern Gillingham

CQC GoodDementia
AddressThe Old Fire Station, Crescent Road, Faversham, ME13 7GU

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About

The Old Fire Station is a home care agency based in Faversham, Kent, providing care and support to people in their own homes. It supports older people, those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The agency was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good ratings for Safety, Caring, Responsiveness and Leadership, though Effectiveness was rated as Requiring Improvement.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital12.1 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — The Old Fire Station will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

The Old Fire Station is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 12.1 miles away. The local GP practice is FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) · 12.1 mi
Nearest GP
FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Age Concern Gillingham

The Old Fire Station is one of 2 services run by Age Concern Gillingham on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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