Home care · Kent
Supported living in Margate
6 of the 31 home care agencies covering Margate offer supported living. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Kent council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 4 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 2 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
Citation: "Supported living in Margate", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 0offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seeds Care Limited | Oct 2024 | 1.8 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Avondalecare (Kent) Limited | Jun 2023 | 2.0 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living | Jul 2022 | 3.5 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | East Kent Mencap | May 2019 | 3.4 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | DCA Kent | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 3 |
| 6 | Thrive Together Social Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 3 |
The full list for supported living covering Margate: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How supported living in Margate compares
CQC lists supported living for 6 of the 31 agencies covering Margate, or 19%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 10 points above the 90% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Seeds Care Limited, Avondalecare (Kent) Limited and SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2019. Newest: October 2024. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Margate. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kent, 99 agencies are registered for supported living, and 85% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 19% here, 24% 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.
Supported living around Margate
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | – | 6 | 4 |
| Broadstairs | 2.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Ramsgate | 3.1 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Sandwich | 7.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Herne Bay | 10.9 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Deal | 11.3 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Canterbury | 14.9 mi | 10 | 6 |
Council support
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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
Questions families ask about supported living in Margate
Which agencies in Margate provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 6 of the 31 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Margate list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Seeds Care Limited, Avondalecare (Kent) Limited and SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Margate?
4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost 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. 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.
Does Kent council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Margate?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 6 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Margate?
In Margate there are 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Broadstairs (2.3 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Ramsgate (3.1 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandwich (7.7 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living near Margate
- Supported living in Broadstairs 2.3 mi
- Supported living in Ramsgate 3.1 mi
- Supported living in Sandwich 7.7 mi
- Supported living in Herne Bay 10.9 mi
- Supported living in Deal 11.3 mi
- Supported living in Canterbury 14.9 mi
- Supported living in Whitstable 15.4 mi
- Supported living in Dover 17.2 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.