Home care · Kent
Home care in Margate
31 home care agencies registered with CQC cover Margate, from 29 providers. Care at Home Services (South East) Limited has the most, at 3. Of the 20 CQC has rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding, against 82% across Kent and 88% 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. 13 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 8 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Royalcare- Thanet, rated Good on 15 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask Kent council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 20 rated agencies, 18 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 11 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 19.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Margate", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 31registered agencies
- 90%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 19list dementia as a specialism
- 2rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Margate | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Home care agencies covering Margate
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 31
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Elderly care · 23
- Physical disability care · 23
- Dementia care · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Learning disability care · 14
- Mental health care · 13
- Supported living · 6
- Children's care · 3
Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent
What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Royalcare- Thanet
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Prepare4care Ltd
What inspectors found: The registered manager took immediate action during and following the inspection to address this.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Seeds Care Limited
What inspectors found: The service provides support to younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Avondalecare (Kent) Limited
What inspectors found: We expect health and social care providers to guarantee autistic people and people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Avelo Care
What inspectors found: People and relatives told us staff were extremely kind, compassionate and they were treated with respect.
Est. £30–£37/hr
SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living
What inspectors found: Since the service registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2021 there had been a lot of staff changes.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Marbleside Care
What inspectors found: We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access to local communities…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremark (Thanet)
What inspectors found: People told us they received a personalised service from staff who demonstrated a caring and compassionate approach to their role.
Est. £30–£37/hr
New Horizons Broad Oak Limited
What inspectors found: People were unable to tell us about the service they received so we spoke with their relatives.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Kent Enablement at Home
What inspectors found: People were protected from abuse and avoidable harm and risks to people were managed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Turning Point - Kent DCA
What inspectors found: he service applied the principles and values of Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance.
Est. £30–£37/hr
East Kent Mencap
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead
What inspectors found: The service was rated Outstanding in caring at our last inspection.
Est. £33–£40/hr
MiHomecare - Ramsgate
What inspectors found: Two days' notice of the inspection was given because we needed to be sure that people who wanted to speak to us were available…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Beach House
What inspectors found: The inspection was carried out on 31 May 2018 and was unannounced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Ramsgate
What inspectors found: People were protected from the risk of abuse and were supported to stay safe in line with their needs.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Aspire Home Carers (Ramsgate) Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Livingstone Care Office - Innovation House
What inspectors found: Risks to people's health and safety where identified.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Beech Tree Total Care – Thanet
Est. £30–£37/hr
Teddy Touch Healthcare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Major 1 Healthcare Solutions Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Elite At Home
Est. £29–£36/hr
DCA Kent
Est. £29–£36/hr
Beech Tree Total Care - Bradstow Court
Est. £29–£36/hr
S&R Care Services LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
Newington Free Church
Est. £29–£36/hr
Beech Tree Total Care - Copperfields
Est. £29–£36/hr
Positive Solutions Kent CIC
Est. £29–£36/hr
OCWJ Care Group Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Thrive Together Social Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distance is from Margate centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Margate
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
What home care costs in Margate
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Kent County Council's own rates: £28.05 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,186.81 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,378 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Council help
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Kent council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Dementia care at home in Margate
19 of the 31 agencies covering Margate are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 10 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 19 registered for dementia.
Margate in figures
19 of the 31 agencies (61%) list dementia as a specialism, against 77% across Kent. The oldest current rating dates from April 2018 (MiHomecare - Ramsgate). The newest registration is Teddy Touch Healthcare Limited, registered with CQC in July 2026. Looking at specialisms, 23 of 31 list physical disabilities, 14 of 31 list learning disabilities and 13 of 31 list mental health conditions. At 90% Good or Outstanding, Margate sits above the Kent figure of 80% (from 831 agencies). Ratings are older than average here: 6% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 10% across Kent. Outstanding: 0 covering Margate, 11 across Kent. Ramsgate has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (59%); Margate, at 58%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Margate
- Cera Care 3 listed here
- Austen Allen Healthcare Limited 1 listed here
- Sreevijay Ltd 1 listed here
- Avondalecare (Kent) Limited 1 listed here
- The Royal School for the Blind 1 listed here
- Caremark 1 listed here
- Kent County Council 1 listed here
- Turning Point 1 listed here
- Home Instead 1 listed here
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 listed here
- Midshires Care Limited 1 listed here
- Achieve Together 1 listed here
- S&R Care Services Ltd 1 listed here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Margate.
Nearby towns against Margate
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | – | 31 | 18 |
| Broadstairs | 2.3 mi | 31 | 18 |
| Ramsgate | 3.1 mi | 32 | 19 |
| Sandwich | 7.7 mi | 28 | 15 |
| Herne Bay | 10.9 mi | 36 | 17 |
| Deal | 11.3 mi | 19 | 10 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about home care in Margate
How many agencies provide home care in Margate?
31 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Margate (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent, Royalcare- Thanet and Prepare4care Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Margate?
18 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 20 with a rating, while 2 are rated below Good. 11 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Margate?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. 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 Margate?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 31 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 18 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more home care agencies in towns near Margate?
In Margate there are 31, 18 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Broadstairs (2.3 miles): 31, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Ramsgate (3.1 miles): 32, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandwich (7.7 miles): 28, 15 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Margate
- Home care in Broadstairs 2.3 mi
- Home care in Ramsgate 3.1 mi
- Home care in Sandwich 7.7 mi
- Home care in Herne Bay 10.9 mi
- Home care in Deal 11.3 mi
- Home care in Canterbury 14.9 mi
- Home care in Whitstable 15.4 mi
- Home care in Dover 17.2 mi
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