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Physical disability care at home in Margate
23 out of 28 home care agencies covering Margate are registered for physical disability care, run by 21 different providers. The largest is Care at Home Services (South East) Limited, with 3. Of the 14 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for physical disability care 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. 9 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 7 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 15 September 2026, Royalcare- Thanet was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 17 list dementia as a specialism.
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- Good or Outstanding: 12 of the 14 rated agencies, and 2 are rated below Good; 9 are still waiting for a first rating.
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Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Margate", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 23agencies registered with CQC
- 86%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 17support people with dementia
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Physical disability care in Margate: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Elderly care · 21
- Physical disability care · 21
- Dementia care · 17
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Learning disability care · 13
- Mental health care · 12
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent | Jun 2026 | 0.7 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Royalcare- Thanet | Sep 2026 | 1.8 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Prepare4care Ltd | Nov 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Avelo Care | Apr 2023 | 3.4 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living | Jul 2022 | 3.5 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Caremark (Thanet) | Nov 2019 | 0.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | New Horizons Broad Oak Limited | Oct 2021 | 1.1 miles | 3 | |
| 8 | Kent Enablement at Home | Nov 2019 | 1.5 miles | 1 | |
| 9 | East Kent Mencap | May 2019 | 3.4 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | MiHomecare - Ramsgate | Apr 2018 | 3.5 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Helping Hands Ramsgate | Feb 2020 | 3.6 miles | 4 | |
| 12 | Aspire Home Carers (Ramsgate) Ltd | Nov 2022 | 6.6 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | Livingstone Care Office - Innovation House | Oct 2023 | 6.6 miles | 2 | |
| 14 | Beech Tree Total Care – Thanet | Nov 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Teddy Touch Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 3 |
| 16 | Major 1 Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 17 | Elite At Home | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 5 |
| 18 | DCA Kent | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 2 |
| 19 | Beech Tree Total Care - Bradstow Court | Not yet rated | – | 2.1 miles | 4 |
| 20 | S&R Care Services LTD | Not yet rated | – | 2.2 miles | 3 |
| 21 | Newington Free Church | Not yet rated | – | 2.3 miles | 2 |
| 22 | Beech Tree Total Care - Copperfields | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 4 |
| 23 | OCWJ Care Group Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 4 |
The full list for physical disability care covering Margate: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Physical disability care in Margate by the numbers
CQC lists physical disability care for 23 of the 31 agencies covering Margate, or 74%. 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points below the 90% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for physical disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for physical disability care: Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent, Royalcare- Thanet and Prepare4care Ltd. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2018. Newest: September 2026. 11 have an office within 2 miles of Margate centre. 9 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Kent as a whole has 342 agencies registered for physical disability care; 81% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for physical disability care: 74% here, 83% across Kent.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from 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
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
Helpline: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care across Kent.
Where else nearby offers physical disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | – | 23 | 12 |
| Broadstairs | 2.3 mi | 20 | 10 |
| Ramsgate | 3.1 mi | 22 | 11 |
| Sandwich | 7.7 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Herne Bay | 10.9 mi | 17 | 11 |
| Deal | 11.3 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Canterbury | 14.9 mi | 19 | 6 |
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Questions families ask about physical disability care in Margate
Which agencies in Margate provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 23 of the 28 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Margate list physical disability care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent, Royalcare- Thanet and Prepare4care Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Margate rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 14. Of those, 12 (86%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 9. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Margate?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. 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 Margate?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 23 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 12 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 Margate?
Margate has 21, with 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Broadstairs (2.3 miles): 20, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Ramsgate (3.1 miles): 22, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandwich (7.7 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Margate area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Margate
- Physical disability care in Broadstairs 2.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Ramsgate 3.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Sandwich 7.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Herne Bay 10.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Deal 11.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Canterbury 14.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Whitstable 15.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Dover 17.2 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.