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Physical disability care at home in Marden
26 out of 28 home care agencies covering Marden are registered for physical disability care. 88% of the 16 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for physical disability care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 19 August 2026, Kent PBS Service was rated Inadequate, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Kent, checked daily.
- 23 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Kent council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 16 rated agencies, 14 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 10 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Marden", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 26CQC-registered agencies
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 23offer dementia support
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of physical disability care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 28
- Elderly care · 26
- Physical disability care · 26
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Dementia care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 11
- Children's care · 6
- Supported living · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Substance misuse support · 3
The full list for physical disability care covering Marden: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Physical disability care in Marden by the numbers
CQC lists physical disability care for 26 of the 28 agencies covering Marden, or 93%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for physical disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (in line with England, 5 points above the 83% for all agencies in the town).
For physical disability care, the top rated agencies are Hilton Nursing Partners Limited, Open Doors Healthcare Services Ltd and Independent Care Solutions T/A Agacia Care Ltd. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2017. Newest: August 2026. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Marden. 10 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kent, 342 agencies are registered for physical disability care, and 82% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for physical disability care: 93% here, 83% across Kent.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About physical disability care
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 worth asking about physical disability care
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
Where to get support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Kent: physical disability care.
Physical disability care around Marden
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden | – | 26 | 14 |
| Staplehurst | 2.6 mi | 18 | 10 |
| Paddock Wood | 4.4 mi | 35 | 20 |
| Maidstone | 6.7 mi | 72 | 31 |
| Kings Hill | 7.9 mi | 59 | 27 |
| Tonbridge | 9.5 mi | 31 | 15 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 10.0 mi | 30 | 15 |
Council support
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What families want to know about physical disability care in Marden
Which agencies in Marden provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 26 of the 28 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Marden list physical disability care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Hilton Nursing Partners Limited, Open Doors Healthcare Services Ltd and Independent Care Solutions T/A Agacia Care Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Marden rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 16. Of those, 14 (88%) are Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 10. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Marden?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. 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 Marden?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 26 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 14 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 Marden?
Marden has 26, with 14 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Staplehurst (2.6 miles): 18, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Paddock Wood (4.4 miles): 35, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Maidstone (6.7 miles): 72, 31 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Physical disability care near Marden
- Physical disability care in Staplehurst 2.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Paddock Wood 4.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Maidstone 6.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Kings Hill 7.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Tonbridge 9.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.0 mi
- Physical disability care in Snodland 11.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Tenterden 11.2 mi
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