Home care · Kent
Physical disability care at home in Kings Hill
59 out of 71 home care agencies covering Kings Hill are registered for physical disability care, run by 57 different providers. The largest is Lauriem Complete Care Limited, with 3. CQC has rated 34 of them, and 79% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for physical disability care across England; 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 22 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 12 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 19 August 2026, Kent PBS Service was rated Inadequate, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
- 52 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 34 rated agencies, 27 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 7 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 25 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Kent council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Kings Hill", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 59agencies on the CQC register
- 79%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 52are registered for dementia
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers physical disability care in Kings Hill
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 71
- Care for adults under 65 · 63
- Elderly care · 63
- Physical disability care · 59
- Dementia care · 56
- Sensory impairment care · 43
- Mental health care · 43
- Learning disability care · 34
- Supported living · 18
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 7
Every agency covering Kings Hill registered with CQC for physical disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Physical disability care in Kings Hill by the numbers
CQC lists physical disability care for 59 of the 71 agencies covering Kings Hill, or 83%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for physical disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 79% (below England, 3 points above the 76% for all agencies in the town).
For physical disability care, the top rated agencies are Avenues South East Services (ASES), Open Doors Healthcare Services Ltd and Kent Case Management Ltd. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2017 and the newest from August 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Kings Hill centre: 5. Not yet rated: 25. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 342 agencies in Kent list physical disability care, and 82% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 83% of agencies list physical disability care, compared with 83% 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 physical disability care involves
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Questions to ask agencies about physical disability care
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
Free advice: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. All physical disability care in Kent.
Physical disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill | – | 59 | 27 |
| Snodland | 4.2 mi | 131 | 46 |
| Maidstone | 5.3 mi | 72 | 31 |
| Paddock Wood | 6.6 mi | 35 | 20 |
| Tonbridge | 7.5 mi | 31 | 15 |
| Marden | 7.9 mi | 26 | 14 |
| Chatham | 7.9 mi | 133 | 45 |
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- 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
What families want to know about physical disability care in Kings Hill
Which agencies in Kings Hill provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 59 of the 71 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kings Hill list physical disability care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Avenues South East Services (ASES), Open Doors Healthcare Services Ltd and Kent Case Management Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Kings Hill rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 34. Of those, 27 (79%) are Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 7. Not yet rated: 25. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Kings Hill?
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.
Can Kent council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Kings Hill?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 59 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 29 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about physical disability care in towns near Kings Hill?
Kings Hill has 59, with 27 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Snodland (4.2 miles): 131, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Maidstone (5.3 miles): 72, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Paddock Wood (6.6 miles): 35, 20 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Physical disability care in nearby towns
- Physical disability care in Snodland 4.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Maidstone 5.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Paddock Wood 6.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Tonbridge 7.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Marden 7.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Chatham 7.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Hartley 8.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Rochester 9.1 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.