Home care · Kent
Care for adults under 65 at home in Canterbury
Of the 41 home care agencies covering Canterbury, 38 offer care for adults under 65. CQC has rated 19 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 8 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Respect 4Care Ltd: Good, on 4 February 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Kent council will assess care needs for free.
- 31 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Among the 19 rated agencies, 18 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 19 are still waiting for a first rating.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Canterbury", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 38agencies registered with CQC
- 95%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 31are registered for dementia
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Canterbury
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 41
- Elderly care · 39
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Dementia care · 32
- Physical disability care · 32
- Sensory impairment care · 29
- Mental health care · 25
- Learning disability care · 18
- Supported living · 10
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Children's care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Prospects Care Ltd | Sep 2025 | 0.7 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Respect 4Care Ltd | Feb 2026 | 6.7 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | L'Arche Kent | May 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Seniors Helping Seniors | May 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 5 | Rusko Care Ltd | May 2022 | 2.8 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | ComCare | Feb 2023 | 5.5 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury | Apr 2023 | 5.5 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Pure Life Homecare | Aug 2022 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Beeches Homecare Services (Kent) | Dec 2021 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Care Sante Kent | Oct 2024 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Your Care | Jun 2022 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Kent Home Care Limited | Aug 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | 4life Healthcare Services | Apr 2019 | 1.1 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | CCK Support Ltd | Jan 2020 | 3.9 miles | 7 | |
| 15 | Canterbury | Apr 2019 | 4.8 miles | 5 | |
| 16 | Tender Loving Carers | Dec 2020 | 5.4 miles | 5 | |
| 17 | Harbour Care Home | May 2019 | 6.4 miles | 3 | |
| 18 | Crossroads Care Kent | Feb 2020 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 19 | Care at Home Services (South East) Limited – Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable | Jun 2023 | 5.9 miles | 5 | |
| 20 | Thrive Homecare | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 21 | Confident Care 24/7 | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 22 | Intrinsic Care- Canterbury | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 23 | Primcura Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 3 |
| 24 | Nurse Next Door Canterbury | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 1 |
| 25 | A Heart for Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 26 | Yourlife (Canterbury) | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 27 | Reignsons Cottage Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 5 |
| 28 | Care365 Limited | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 2 |
| 29 | Infinite Oasis Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 6 |
| 30 | SoarStar Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 7 |
| 31 | Royal Care Canterbury | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 4 |
| 32 | Ashvine Care | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 4 |
| 33 | Savanna Living Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 5 |
| 34 | Blossom Home Care Canterbury | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 4 |
| 35 | Temal Healthcare Agency Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 5 |
| 36 | Care Quality Care LTD | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 4 |
| 37 | Alder Associates Office | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 3 |
| 38 | East Kent Care Ltd – Herne Bay | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 3 |
All agencies covering Canterbury with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Care for adults under 65 in Canterbury: ratings, size and cost
93% of Canterbury's agencies (38 of 41) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Their Good or Outstanding share is 95%, in line with the town-wide 95% and above the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Great Prospects Care Ltd, Respect 4Care Ltd and L'Arche Kent. Ratings run from April 2019 to February 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Canterbury centre: 18. 19 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Kent as a whole has 364 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 83% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 89% of agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, against 93% here.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Kent.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | – | 38 | 18 |
| Whitstable | 5.5 mi | 41 | 21 |
| Herne Bay | 6.5 mi | 33 | 15 |
| Faversham | 8.8 mi | 16 | 9 |
| Sandwich | 11.1 mi | 22 | 11 |
| Ashford | 13.4 mi | 30 | 9 |
| Dover | 13.5 mi | 19 | 11 |
Council help
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Care for adults under 65 in Canterbury: your questions answered
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Canterbury?
Of the 41 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Canterbury, 38 list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Great Prospects Care Ltd, Respect 4Care Ltd and L'Arche Kent.
Are home care agencies in Canterbury well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 18 (95%) of the 19 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 19 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Canterbury?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Kent council with the cost of home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Kent council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Kent council.
How should I compare agencies in Canterbury?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 38 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 17 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Canterbury for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Canterbury 38 (18 Good or Outstanding); Whitstable (5.5 miles): 41, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Herne Bay (6.5 miles): 33, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Faversham (8.8 miles): 16, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Whitstable 5.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Herne Bay 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Faversham 8.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sandwich 11.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ashford 13.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Dover 13.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Folkestone 13.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Deal 14.2 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.