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Substance misuse support at home in Minster

Of the 28 home care agencies covering Minster, 3 offer substance misuse support. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for substance misuse support 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. 1 home care agency has not been rated for more than four years.

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Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence

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Key points

  • 2 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
  • Kent council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
  • Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Minster", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 3CQC-registered agencies
  • 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 3support people with dementia
  • 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years

Ranked providers of substance misuse support

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

#AgencyRatingRatedOfficeMore specialisms
1River Stone (UK) LimitedGoodAug 20234.6 miles6
2Norwyn Community ServicesGoodNov 20206.3 miles9
3ApproCareRequires improvementAug 20232.8 miles7

This table lists each agency covering Minster registered for substance misuse support, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Minster centre.

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Substance misuse support in Minster: ratings, size and cost

3 of the 28 agencies covering Minster are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (11%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for substance misuse support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 67% (below England, 2 points below the 69% for all agencies in the town).

For substance misuse support, the top rated agencies are River Stone (UK) Limited and Norwyn Community Services. The newest rating is from August 2023 and the oldest from November 2020; 0 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Minster.

Across Kent, 47 agencies are registered for substance misuse support, and 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Substance misuse support is on 11% of registrations here and 11% 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 substance misuse support

Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.

Before you choose: questions on substance misuse support

  1. How do you support physical health and medication?
  2. How do you help with housing, money or work?
  3. Who decides when support can be reduced?
  4. What training do staff have in substance misuse?
  5. What happens if someone relapses?

Where to get support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Ask Kent for a care needs assessment.

Substance misuse support around Minster

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Minster–32
Sheerness2.3 mi32
Sittingbourne6.0 mi43
Southend-on-Sea10.0 mi1611
Gillingham10.3 mi133
Whitstable10.9 mi74
Canvey Island11.8 mi2519

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How many agencies in Minster offer substance misuse support?

Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 3 of the 28 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Minster (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are River Stone (UK) Limited and Norwyn Community Services.

Are home care agencies in Minster well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.

How much does home care cost in Minster?

Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.

Will I get help from Kent council with the cost of home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Kent council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Kent council.

How should I compare agencies in Minster?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 3. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.

How do nearby towns compare with Minster for substance misuse support?

Counting substance misuse support: Minster 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Sheerness (2.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Sittingbourne (6.0 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Faversham (8.0 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.

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