Home care · Kent
Dementia care at home in Ashford
Of the 33 home care agencies covering Ashford, 26 offer dementia care; 24 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Prudent Domiciliary Care Limited (2). Among the 13 with a CQC rating, 69% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for dementia care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 8 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- You can ask Kent council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 9 of the 13 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 4 are rated below Good. 13 are not rated yet.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Ashford", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 26CQC-registered agencies
- 69%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Dementia care in Ashford: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 33
- Care for adults under 65 · 30
- Elderly care · 30
- Physical disability care · 28
- Dementia care · 26
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 14
- Supported living · 9
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashford Personnel and Solutions Limited | Dec 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Clarity Homecare Ashford | Nov 2022 | 2.1 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Devoted Homecare | Jul 2022 | 4.3 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Woodchurch House | Jun 2023 | 6.2 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Ultima Care and Nursing | Feb 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Beech Tree Total Care – Ashford | Dec 2019 | 1.2 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Kent Enablement at Home | Jul 2019 | 1.5 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Bluebird Care (Ashford) | Aug 2018 | 1.7 miles | 4 | |
| 9 | AZ Caring Services Ltd | Sep 2020 | 2.3 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Prudent Domiciliary Care | Jan 2025 | 0.8 miles | 3 | |
| 11 | Royalcare Ashford | Jul 2022 | 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Angelus Homecare - Ashford | Dec 2022 | 0.8 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Vibrant Home Care | Oct 2023 | 5.4 miles | 3 | |
| 14 | Care Serene Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 15 | Kent Care Consultants LTD | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 5 |
| 16 | Beech Tree Total Care - Ashford Extra Care Schemes | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 6 |
| 17 | GoodOaks Homecare - South Kent | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 5 |
| 18 | Pcash Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 7 |
| 19 | Dream Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 3 |
| 20 | The Bliss Homes Adult Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 7 |
| 21 | Prima Care | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 3 |
| 22 | Clarity Homecare (Ashford) | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 6 |
| 23 | Orange Lifecare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 3 |
| 24 | S2S Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 3 |
| 25 | Nurse Plus UK - Ashford | Not yet rated | – | 1.5 miles | 9 |
| 26 | Ashforhire Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Ashford with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Dementia care in Ashford: ratings, size and cost
Registered for dementia care: 26 out of 33 agencies covering Ashford (79%). 69% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 63% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Ashford Personnel and Solutions Limited, Clarity Homecare Ashford and Devoted Homecare. Ratings run from August 2018 to January 2025, and 1 is from the last two years. 21 have an office within 2 miles of Ashford centre. 13 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kent, 320 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 82% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 78% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 79% here.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
What to ask about dementia care
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Kent. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | – | 26 | 9 |
| Tenterden | 9.0 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Faversham | 12.1 mi | 20 | 12 |
| Canterbury | 13.4 mi | 32 | 16 |
| Folkestone | 13.6 mi | 15 | 8 |
| Staplehurst | 13.8 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Sittingbourne | 15.1 mi | 31 | 11 |
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Ashford
Which home care agencies in Ashford offer dementia care?
26 of the 33 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ashford list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Ashford Personnel and Solutions Limited, Clarity Homecare Ashford and Devoted Homecare.
Are home care agencies in Ashford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 9 (69%) of the 13 rated, while 4 are rated below Good. 13 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Ashford?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Kent council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Kent council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Kent council.
How should I compare agencies in Ashford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 26 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, while 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Ashford for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Ashford 26 (9 Good or Outstanding); Tenterden (9.0 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Faversham (12.1 miles): 20, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Canterbury (13.4 miles): 32, 16 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Ashford
- Dementia care in Tenterden 9.0 mi
- Dementia care in Faversham 12.1 mi
- Dementia care in Canterbury 13.4 mi
- Dementia care in Folkestone 13.6 mi
- Dementia care in Staplehurst 13.8 mi
- Dementia care in Sittingbourne 15.1 mi
- Dementia care in Whitstable 16.3 mi
- Dementia care in Marden 16.4 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.