Home care · Kent
Dementia care at home in Gravesend
Dementia care is offered by 153 of the 193 home care agencies covering Gravesend, operated by 151 separate providers. Ampi Limited runs the most, with 2. 84% of the 69 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 37 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 33 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Able Hands Healthcare Ltd was rated Good on 19 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
- CQC rates 58 of the 69 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 11 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 84 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Kent council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Gravesend", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 153agencies registered with CQC
- 84%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 16inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 193
- Elderly care · 186
- Care for adults under 65 · 179
- Physical disability care · 163
- Dementia care · 153
- Mental health care · 107
- Sensory impairment care · 103
- Learning disability care · 86
- Children's care · 45
- Eating disorder support · 19
- Substance misuse support · 17
The full list for dementia care covering Gravesend: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Gravesend: what the data shows
CQC lists dementia care for 153 of the 193 agencies covering Gravesend, or 79%. 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 85% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Azure Care, Austen Allen Homecare - Gravesham and Best2 Care Ltd – Gravesend Office. 16 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2018. Newest: August 2026. Within 2 miles of Gravesend centre: 24 offices. 84 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Kent as a whole has 320 agencies registered for dementia care; 82% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 79% here, 78% 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.
Dementia care: what it means
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in Kent as a whole. Glossary: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | – | 153 | 58 |
| Northfleet | 1.4 mi | 146 | 59 |
| Grays | 4.2 mi | 168 | 71 |
| Hartley | 4.3 mi | 126 | 50 |
| Rochester | 5.8 mi | 110 | 35 |
| Dartford | 6.8 mi | 257 | 103 |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 6.9 mi | 122 | 62 |
Council help
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Free care cost report for Gravesend
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about dementia care in Gravesend
Which agencies in Gravesend provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 153 of the 193 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Gravesend list dementia care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Azure Care, Austen Allen Homecare - Gravesham and Best2 Care Ltd – Gravesend Office.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Gravesend have?
Of the 69 that have been rated, 58 (84%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 11. Not yet rated: 84. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Gravesend?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Kent council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Gravesend?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 16 of the 153 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 53 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Gravesend compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Northfleet (1.4 miles): 146, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Grays (4.2 miles): 168, 71 rated Good or Outstanding; Hartley (4.3 miles): 126, 50 rated Good or Outstanding. Gravesend itself has 153, 58 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Northfleet 1.4 mi
- Dementia care in Grays 4.2 mi
- Dementia care in Hartley 4.3 mi
- Dementia care in Rochester 5.8 mi
- Dementia care in Dartford 6.8 mi
- Dementia care in Stanford-le-Hope 6.9 mi
- Dementia care in Aveley 7.3 mi
- Dementia care in Snodland 7.5 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.