Home care · Kent
Supported living in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Supported living is offered by 6 of the 32 home care agencies covering Royal Tunbridge Wells. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 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. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- We check for new CQC ratings in Kent daily: see the latest changes.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 2.
- CQC rates 5 of the 5 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
- Kent council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Royal Tunbridge Wells", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 2list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers supported living in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- 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
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Support | Jan 2023 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Ideal Care Services - Kent | Aug 2022 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Aspens Supported Living & Outreach (Kent) | Sep 2018 | 1.8 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | SAP Care Services Limited | Dec 2017 | 3.7 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Allerton C&S SE | Aug 2021 | 3.8 miles | 3 | |
| 6 | CS Hub Limited | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 6 |
This table lists each agency covering Royal Tunbridge Wells registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Royal Tunbridge Wells centre.
Supported living in Royal Tunbridge Wells: what the data shows
6 of the 32 agencies covering Royal Tunbridge Wells are registered with CQC for supported living (19%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 19 points above the 81% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Welcome Support, Ideal Care Services - Kent and Aspens Supported Living & Outreach (Kent) lead the list for supported living. The newest rating is from January 2023 and the oldest from December 2017; 0 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells centre: 4. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Kent as a whole has 99 agencies registered for supported living; 85% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 19% of registrations here and 24% across Kent.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | – | 6 | 5 |
| Tonbridge | 4.3 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Paddock Wood | 6.0 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Crowborough | 7.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Marden | 10.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Kings Hill | 11.1 mi | 18 | 6 |
| East Grinstead | 12.1 mi | 8 | 5 |
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about supported living in Royal Tunbridge Wells
How many agencies in Royal Tunbridge Wells offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 6 of the 32 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Welcome Support, Ideal Care Services - Kent and Aspens Supported Living & Outreach (Kent).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Royal Tunbridge Wells have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical home care prices 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. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will Kent council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 5. A checklist to help.
How does Royal Tunbridge Wells compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Tonbridge (4.3 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Paddock Wood (6.0 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Crowborough (7.3 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Royal Tunbridge Wells itself has 6, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Supported living in Tonbridge 4.3 mi
- Supported living in Paddock Wood 6.0 mi
- Supported living in Crowborough 7.3 mi
- Supported living in Edenbridge 10.0 mi
- Supported living in Marden 10.0 mi
- Supported living in Sevenoaks 10.6 mi
- Supported living in Kings Hill 11.1 mi
- Supported living in Heathfield 11.8 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.