Home care · Kent
Care for adults under 65 at home in Ramsgate
Of the 29 home care agencies covering Ramsgate, 25 offer care for adults under 65; 23 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Care at Home Services (South East) Limited (3). 93% of the 15 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 8 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Royalcare- Thanet: Good, on 15 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Kent council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 17.
- Among the 15 rated agencies, 14 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 10 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Ramsgate", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 25agencies registered with CQC
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 17list dementia as a specialism
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Ramsgate: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 29
- Physical disability care · 22
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Elderly care · 21
- Dementia care · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Learning disability care · 12
- Mental health care · 11
- Children's care · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royalcare- Thanet | Sep 2026 | 1.4 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent | Jun 2026 | 3.4 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Your Life Your Home | May 2025 | 6.8 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Seeds Care Limited | Oct 2024 | 1.4 miles | 3 | |
| 5 | Prepare4care Ltd | Nov 2021 | 3.5 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Avelo Care | Apr 2023 | 3.8 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living | Jul 2022 | 5.2 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | East Kent Mencap | May 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Helping Hands Ramsgate | Feb 2020 | 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | MiHomecare - Ramsgate | Apr 2018 | 0.6 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Turning Point - Kent DCA | Sep 2019 | 1.4 miles | 3 | |
| 12 | New Horizons Broad Oak Limited | Oct 2021 | 2.0 miles | 3 | |
| 13 | Aspire Home Carers (Ramsgate) Ltd | Nov 2022 | 4.5 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | Beach House | Jul 2018 | 5.5 miles | 3 | |
| 15 | Beech Tree Total Care – Thanet | Nov 2021 | 3.5 miles | 5 | |
| 16 | OCWJ Care Group Limited | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 17 | Beech Tree Total Care - Copperfields | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 4 |
| 18 | Newington Free Church | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 2 |
| 19 | S&R Care Services LTD | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 3 |
| 20 | Beech Tree Total Care - Bradstow Court | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 4 |
| 21 | Teddy Touch Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 3 |
| 22 | Elite At Home | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 5 |
| 23 | DCA Kent | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 2 |
| 24 | Major 1 Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 4 |
| 25 | Thrive Together Social Care | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 2 |
The full list for care for adults under 65 covering Ramsgate: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Ramsgate: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 25 of the 32 agencies covering Ramsgate, or 78%. Of those rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding: 3 points above the 90% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Royalcare- Thanet, Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent and Your Life Your Home lead the list for care for adults under 65. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2018. Newest: September 2026. 11 have an office within 2 miles of Ramsgate centre. 10 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Kent as a whole has 364 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 82% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 78% here, 89% 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 care for adults under 65
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you match staff to the person?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Kent for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate | – | 25 | 14 |
| Broadstairs | 1.8 mi | 20 | 9 |
| Margate | 3.1 mi | 22 | 11 |
| Sandwich | 5.5 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Deal | 8.5 mi | 7 | 2 |
| Herne Bay | 12.1 mi | 17 | 11 |
| Dover | 14.7 mi | 11 | 8 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Ramsgate
Which agencies in Ramsgate provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 25 of the 29 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ramsgate list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Highly rated options include Royalcare- Thanet, Austen Allen Homecare - East Kent and Your Life Your Home.
Are home care agencies in Ramsgate well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 14 (93%) of the 15 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 10. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Ramsgate?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Kent council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Ramsgate?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 25 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Ramsgate for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Ramsgate 22 (10 Good or Outstanding); Broadstairs (1.8 miles): 20, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Margate (3.1 miles): 22, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandwich (5.5 miles): 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Ramsgate
- Care for adults under 65 in Broadstairs 1.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Margate 3.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sandwich 5.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Deal 8.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Herne Bay 12.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Dover 14.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Canterbury 14.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Whitstable 16.4 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.