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Sensory impairment care at home in Deal
Of the 19 home care agencies covering Deal, 8 offer sensory impairment care. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for sensory impairment care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Your Life Your Home: Good, on 29 May 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- CQC rates 6 of the 6 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Kent council will assess care needs for free.
- 6 list dementia as a specialism.
Citation: "Sensory impairment care at home in Deal", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Who offers sensory impairment care in Deal
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 19
- Care for adults under 65 · 16
- Elderly care · 15
- Physical disability care · 15
- Dementia care · 13
- Learning disability care · 11
- Mental health care · 9
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Supported living · 6
- Children's care · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Your Life Your Home | May 2025 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Wave Hill | Jul 2019 | 4.4 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Aspire Home Carers (Ramsgate) Ltd | Nov 2022 | 5.4 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Bluebird Care Canterbury, Thanet, Folkestone and Dover | Jul 2019 | 6.2 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Nurse Plus UK - Dover | Sep 2018 | 6.3 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Inchwater Home Care | Sep 2019 | 6.4 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Ever Kind Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 5 |
| 8 | LDC Care Co Supported Living - Birch Tree | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 5 |
The full list for sensory impairment care covering Deal: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Sensory impairment care in Deal: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 8 of the 19 agencies covering Deal, or 42%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 23 points above the 77% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for sensory impairment care.
Your Life Your Home, Wave Hill and Aspire Home Carers (Ramsgate) Ltd lead the list for sensory impairment care. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: September 2018. Newest: May 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Deal centre: 1. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Kent has 238 agencies registered for sensory impairment care; of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 42% here, 58% across Kent.
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 sensory impairment care involves
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
Support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. All sensory impairment care in Kent.
Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal | – | 8 | 6 |
| Sandwich | 4.6 mi | 14 | 9 |
| Dover | 6.8 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Ramsgate | 8.5 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Broadstairs | 10.2 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Margate | 11.3 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Folkestone | 13.4 mi | 12 | 8 |
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Common questions about sensory impairment care in Deal
Which agencies in Deal provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 8 of the 19 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Deal list sensory impairment care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Your Life Your Home, Wave Hill and Aspire Home Carers (Ramsgate) Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Deal well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 6 (100%) of the 6 rated (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Deal?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Kent council with the cost of home care?
It may. Kent council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Kent council.
How should I compare agencies in Deal?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 8 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 5 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Deal for sensory impairment care?
Counting sensory impairment care: Deal 8 (6 Good or Outstanding); Sandwich (4.6 miles): 14, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Dover (6.8 miles): 12, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Ramsgate (8.5 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Deal
- Sensory impairment care in Sandwich 4.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Dover 6.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ramsgate 8.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Broadstairs 10.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Margate 11.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Folkestone 13.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Canterbury 14.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Herne Bay 15.3 mi
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