Home care · Kent
Supported living in Folkestone
7 of the 22 home care agencies covering Folkestone offer supported living. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Kent council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Kent, checked daily.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- 3 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good and 3 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Folkestone", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7registered agencies
- 75%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2support people with dementia
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 22
- Care for adults under 65 · 19
- Elderly care · 18
- Physical disability care · 15
- Mental health care · 15
- Dementia care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Learning disability care · 11
- Supported living · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meritum Integrated Care LLP (Folkestone) | Jan 2025 | 1.0 miles | 1 | |
| 2 | Priory Supported Living Kent | Nov 2022 | 6.7 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Liberty Lodge Limited | Aug 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Hawkinge House | Apr 2022 | 1.8 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | PFC Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.1 miles | 7 |
| 6 | HF Trust Hythe | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 3 |
| 7 | LDC Care Co Supported Living - Birch Tree | Not yet rated | – | 7.0 miles | 6 |
The full list for supported living covering Folkestone: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How supported living in Folkestone compares
Registered for supported living: 7 out of 22 agencies covering Folkestone (32%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 75% (below England, 6 points below the 81% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Meritum Integrated Care LLP (Folkestone), Priory Supported Living Kent and Liberty Lodge Limited. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2019. Newest: January 2025. Within 2 miles of Folkestone centre: 3 offices. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Kent has 99 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 32% here, 24% across Kent.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | – | 7 | 3 |
| Dover | 6.8 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Deal | 13.4 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Ashford | 13.6 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Canterbury | 13.9 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Sandwich | 15.0 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Whitstable | 19.4 mi | 9 | 5 |
Help from the council
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What families want to know about supported living in Folkestone
Which home care agencies in Folkestone offer supported living?
7 of the 22 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Folkestone list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Meritum Integrated Care LLP (Folkestone), Priory Supported Living Kent and Liberty Lodge Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Folkestone?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Folkestone?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Kent council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Folkestone?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 7 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Folkestone?
In Folkestone there are 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Dover (6.8 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Deal (13.4 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashford (13.6 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Folkestone
- Supported living in Dover 6.8 mi
- Supported living in Deal 13.4 mi
- Supported living in Ashford 13.6 mi
- Supported living in Canterbury 13.9 mi
- Supported living in Sandwich 15.0 mi
- Supported living in Whitstable 19.4 mi
- Supported living in Herne Bay 19.6 mi
- Supported living in Faversham 20.0 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.