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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.

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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

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Azure CareOutstandingDec 20256.9 miles5
2Austen Allen Homecare - GraveshamGoodJul 20261.0 miles8
3Best2 Care Ltd – Gravesend OfficeGoodJul 20261.1 miles7
4Blanche Caring Heart LtdGoodJul 20251.8 miles3
5Ignition Care LtdGoodMay 20252.3 miles3
6Shelagh Care Services LimitedGoodJul 20264.1 miles5
7Utopia Care Limited - Thurrock BranchGoodNov 20255.5 miles4
8Unite Highland Care LimitedGoodNov 20245.5 miles7
9Cathrolls' UK LimitedGoodJun 20255.5 miles3
10Right at Home Bexley & DartfordGoodDec 20256.7 miles5
11Bee's Care Agency LimitedGoodMar 20256.8 miles7
12Beersheba Social Care Services LimitedGoodMay 20266.9 miles6
13Able Hands Healthcare LtdGoodAug 20267.0 miles5
14Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services, Safeharbour Memory Wellbeing CentreGoodMay 20221.4 miles2
1525 The BeechesGoodFeb 20222.0 miles6
164 Commonwealth HouseGoodJan 20232.2 miles4
17Presanne Care Consultancy LtdGoodJun 20222.7 miles6
18Thurrock EssexGoodAug 20223.7 miles7
19Optimal Care PlusGoodAug 20243.7 miles5
20Divine Comfort Care ServicesGoodAug 20224.0 miles6
21The Cornhill Group Services LtdGoodFeb 20234.1 miles7
22Shalokayim Services LtdGoodJul 20224.1 miles5
23Caring For ThurrockGoodFeb 20234.4 miles6
24Conscience Care LimitedGoodJul 20234.6 miles8
25Home Instead ThurrockGoodSep 20225.5 miles5
26Aqua Robson Care ThurrockGoodAug 20235.5 miles8
27Charismatic Care LtdGoodDec 20225.7 miles6
28Austen Allen Homecare Ltd T/A Austen Allen HomecareGoodApr 20225.7 miles4
29Zander Mackenzie Care U.K. LimitedGoodOct 20235.7 miles6
30KEPA Care Solutions LimitedGoodSep 20246.3 miles6
31Longevity Care - Main OfficeGoodJul 20236.9 miles5
32MC CareGoodNov 20226.9 miles1
33Cedar House - The AnnexGoodMay 20237.0 miles7
34Vitality Home Health Gravesham & DartfordGoodNov 20190.8 miles5
35MRJ Care Ltd t/a MAUCARE ServicesGoodDec 20190.8 miles7
36Bluebird Care (Maidstone, Tonbridge & Royal Tunbridge Wells)GoodApr 20190.9 miles8
37Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)GoodAug 20210.9 miles8
38ProspersGoodMar 20211.6 miles7
39Jusrade Care Head OfficeGoodDec 20181.6 miles6
40Kanmore HouseGoodMay 20192.2 miles6
41T-Bot Care Dynamics LimitedGoodJul 20212.3 miles6
42Dayspring Care LtdGoodJun 20212.4 miles7
43John Stanley ThurrockGoodNov 20193.7 miles4
44Rossycare LtdGoodOct 20184.1 miles3
45Gims Care Solution LimitedGoodJun 20214.1 miles7
46Clarity Homecare EssexGoodFeb 20194.1 miles6
47Community LifelineGoodJul 20194.1 miles4
483D'S Healthcare Services LimitedGoodJan 20215.0 miles6
49Ash Tree Homecare LimitedGoodNov 20195.4 miles6
50Haven247 Healthcare LimitedGoodJul 20215.8 miles5
51Thurrock BranchGoodFeb 20195.8 miles7
52Everlasting Arms3327 Care Pvt LtdGoodJul 20215.9 miles4
53Main officeGoodMay 20216.3 miles4
54Everycare (Medway/Swale) LimitedGoodNov 20196.3 miles6
55McNeil Homecare LimitedGoodFeb 20186.3 miles5
56Integrated Kare Solutions LimitedGoodJul 20216.4 miles7
57Caremark (Dartford, Gravesham & Medway)GoodMar 20196.6 miles6
58Prestige Nursing and Care - DartfordGoodJan 20207.0 miles6
59Ambar Care LtdRequires improvementMar 20265.5 miles6
601st Central Care LtdRequires improvementMay 20266.7 miles3
61Optimist Care LtdRequires improvementJan 20233.7 miles5
62Independent Care and Support LimitedRequires improvementMay 20235.4 miles4
63Scott Care's Medway BranchRequires improvementDec 20226.7 miles5
64Athlone CareRequires improvementOct 20216.8 miles8
65Graceful Hands CareRequires improvementMar 20236.9 miles6
66London Care (Atlas Place)Requires improvementDec 20217.0 miles7
67EXCELCARETVRequires improvementMay 20215.5 miles6
68Rosemont Care MedwayRequires improvementDec 20215.7 miles7
69Ronti Care Solutions LtdInadequateJul 20264.1 miles7
70Betterliving Care LimitedNot yet rated–0.7 miles4
71OfficeNot yet rated–0.9 miles4
72Timesurg Healthcare ServicesNot yet rated–0.9 miles4
73Better Families Social Work Services LtdNot yet rated–0.9 miles5
74Faysha LimitedNot yet rated–0.9 miles5
75P2P Care SupportNot yet rated–0.9 miles4
76The Clarendon Royal CommunityNot yet rated–1.0 miles3
77Trinity PointNot yet rated–1.0 miles6
78Ezzie-Daisy Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–1.1 miles5
79Beulah Care Training And Services LimitedNot yet rated–1.1 miles3
80Serene Home Care LimitedNot yet rated–1.1 miles5
81Penny Care LimitedNot yet rated–1.1 miles5
82Greener Pastures LtdNot yet rated–1.2 miles2
83Tashn LimitedNot yet rated–1.2 miles6
84Resilient Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–2.0 miles7
8538 London RoadNot yet rated–2.1 miles4
86More-Time Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–2.3 miles3
87Rainbows Care LtdNot yet rated–2.5 miles4
88Head OfficeNot yet rated–3.2 miles5
89LAK Care Services Limited T/A Visiting Angels Essex SouthNot yet rated–3.3 miles5
90Forever Care AgencyNot yet rated–3.4 miles5
91Jolly Care LtdNot yet rated–3.7 miles3
92Bansal's CareNot yet rated–3.7 miles6
93Odesti Care Services Ltd T/A Heritage Healthcare BasildonNot yet rated–3.7 miles4
94Longfield Integrated Care CentreNot yet rated–3.8 miles4
95Bellus Care and SupportNot yet rated–3.8 miles3
96 The Beehive Resource CentreNot yet rated–3.9 miles3
97AMA Support Care Services LtdNot yet rated–4.1 miles2
98Shunem Care LtdNot yet rated–4.1 miles3
99Caring LocalsNot yet rated–4.1 miles4
100Clare Home Care LtdNot yet rated–4.1 miles6
101Multi Gen Consult LtdNot yet rated–4.1 miles5
102RIS Care LtdNot yet rated–4.1 miles3
103Seraphic Health and Social Care Group LtdNot yet rated–4.1 miles7
104Woodward Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–4.1 miles7
105Onward Connections LimitedNot yet rated–4.1 miles4
106Goldcrest Healthcare Service (Essex)Not yet rated–4.1 miles4
107Josephine Care LimitedNot yet rated–4.1 miles3
108Blossom Kare Services LimitedNot yet rated–5.0 miles6
109Bluetop Care LtdNot yet rated–5.0 miles8
110MEDPLUS CareNot yet rated–5.1 miles4
111Signature Consortium Head OfficeNot yet rated–5.2 miles4
112J.C Michael Groups Ltd MedwayNot yet rated–5.4 miles6
113Primrose Community Healthcare Limited OfficeNot yet rated–5.5 miles5
114RCB Homecare LimitedNot yet rated–5.7 miles3
115Decimal Healthcare Services - Main OfficeNot yet rated–5.8 miles3
116SureCare Dartford & GravesendNot yet rated–5.8 miles5
117Ola Prestige Care Services-Dartford.Not yet rated–5.8 miles5
118Intrinsic Care- DartfordNot yet rated–5.9 miles7
119Mission Health UK LimitedNot yet rated–5.9 miles6
120Ceaseless Care LimitedNot yet rated–5.9 miles4
121Shabanie Socio-Healthcare Services Limited Head OfficeNot yet rated–5.9 miles3
122Eunison Care Ltd OfficeNot yet rated–5.9 miles5
123Triple Hearts Care LtdNot yet rated–5.9 miles3
124Abitol Services LimitedNot yet rated–5.9 miles9
125OptionOne Services UK LTDNot yet rated–5.9 miles4
126Serene Touch Care Services LtdNot yet rated–5.9 miles3
127Gem Quality Care LtdNot yet rated–5.9 miles3
128Fam Daily Care LtdNot yet rated–5.9 miles4
129Rey Healthcare Services LtdNot yet rated–5.9 miles3
130Harlon Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–6.0 miles7
131Visiting Angels North West KentNot yet rated–6.0 miles4
132Leadwood Care LimitedNot yet rated–6.0 miles4
133Joyous Healthcare (UK) LtdNot yet rated–6.1 miles4
134Victory Locum Limited KentNot yet rated–6.3 miles6
135Visiting Angels Central KentNot yet rated–6.3 miles3
136Knice Care LimitedNot yet rated–6.4 miles4
137City Support LimitedNot yet rated–6.5 miles6
138Kadmiel ProjectsNot yet rated–6.5 miles4
139Lauriem Bellerphon House (EC)Not yet rated–6.5 miles3
140Your Care Nursing LtdNot yet rated–6.5 miles7
141Bojetcares Services LtdNot yet rated–6.7 miles3
142Dunamis Consultancy LtdNot yet rated–6.7 miles3
143MA HEALTHCARE SUPPORT LTD OFFICE G07A BRUNEL WAYNot yet rated–6.7 miles3
1445C's Professionals AgencyNot yet rated–6.8 miles6
14569 Burroughs Drive DartfordNot yet rated–6.8 miles5
146Refined Care ServicesNot yet rated–6.8 miles4
147FairwayNot yet rated–6.9 miles7
148MEMADAY CARE LIMITEDNot yet rated–6.9 miles5
149Angels Care Solutions LimitedNot yet rated–6.9 miles5
150Moniks Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–6.9 miles7
151Chime Care LimitedNot yet rated–6.9 miles3
152Head OfficeNot yet rated–6.9 miles2
153Astro Global Care LtdNot yet rated–6.9 miles3

The full list for dementia care covering Gravesend: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.

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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

  1. What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
  2. How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
  3. What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
  4. How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
  5. 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

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Gravesend–15358
Northfleet1.4 mi14659
Grays4.2 mi16871
Hartley4.3 mi12650
Rochester5.8 mi11035
Dartford6.8 mi257103
Stanford-le-Hope6.9 mi12262

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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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