Home care · Kent
Children's care at home in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Of the 32 home care agencies covering Royal Tunbridge Wells, 3 offer children's care. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's 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. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 3 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
- 2 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
- A care needs assessment from Kent council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Royal Tunbridge Wells", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3registered agencies
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3offer dementia support
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Children's care in Royal Tunbridge Wells: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 32
- Physical disability care · 30
- Care for adults under 65 · 30
- Elderly care · 29
- Dementia care · 25
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Supported living · 6
- Children's care · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Office | Jan 2022 | 5.8 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Ideal Care Services - Kent | Aug 2022 | 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | TerraBlu Homecare | Apr 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
The full list for children's care covering Royal Tunbridge Wells: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Children's care in Royal Tunbridge Wells: ratings, size and cost
3 of the 32 agencies covering Royal Tunbridge Wells are registered with CQC for children's care (9%). Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 14 points below the 81% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Head Office and Ideal Care Services - Kent lead the list for children's care. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2022. Newest: August 2022. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells centre.
For comparison, Kent has 70 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for children's care: 9% here, 17% 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 children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Kent: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | – | 3 | 2 |
| Tonbridge | 4.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Paddock Wood | 6.0 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Crowborough | 7.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Marden | 10.0 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Kings Hill | 11.1 mi | 16 | 9 |
| East Grinstead | 12.1 mi | 5 | 0 |
Help from the council
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A care needs assessment from Kent council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Royal Tunbridge Wells
- 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
Common questions about children's care in Royal Tunbridge Wells
How many agencies in Royal Tunbridge Wells offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 3 of the 32 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Head Office and Ideal Care Services - Kent.
Are home care agencies in Royal Tunbridge Wells well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does home care cost in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
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. 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. 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells for children's care?
Counting children's care: Royal Tunbridge Wells 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Tonbridge (4.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Paddock Wood (6.0 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Crowborough (7.3 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care near Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Children's care in Tonbridge 4.3 mi
- Children's care in Paddock Wood 6.0 mi
- Children's care in Crowborough 7.3 mi
- Children's care in Edenbridge 10.0 mi
- Children's care in Marden 10.0 mi
- Children's care in Sevenoaks 10.6 mi
- Children's care in Kings Hill 11.1 mi
- Children's care in Heathfield 11.8 mi
Other help in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.