Home care · Kent
Children's care at home in Sandwich
Of the 28 home care agencies covering Sandwich, 3 offer children's care. Expect to pay 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 and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- You can ask Kent council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- CQC rates 2 of the 2 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Sandwich", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 0offer dementia support
- 0with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Ranked providers of children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Physical disability care · 21
- Dementia care · 20
- Elderly care · 20
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Learning disability care · 12
- Mental health care · 8
- Supported living · 5
- Children's care · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seeds Care Limited | Oct 2024 | 6.6 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | East Kent Mencap | May 2019 | 5.4 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Thrive Together Social Care | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 2 |
All agencies covering Sandwich with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Children's care in Sandwich: ratings, size and cost
3 of the 28 agencies covering Sandwich are registered with CQC for children's care (11%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 17 points above the 83% for all agencies in the town).
For children's care, the top rated agencies are Seeds Care Limited and East Kent Mencap. Ratings run from May 2019 to October 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Sandwich. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 70 agencies in Kent list children's care, and 89% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 17% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 11% here.
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 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.
What to ask about children's care
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Kent for a care needs assessment.
Children's care around Sandwich
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich | – | 3 | 2 |
| Deal | 4.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Ramsgate | 5.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Broadstairs | 7.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Margate | 7.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Herne Bay | 11.0 mi | 5 | 0 |
| Canterbury | 11.1 mi | 7 | 2 |
Council support
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Free care cost report for Sandwich
- 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
What families want to know about children's care in Sandwich
How many agencies in Sandwich offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 3 of the 28 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sandwich (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Seeds Care Limited and East Kent Mencap.
Are home care agencies in Sandwich well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Sandwich?
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 Sandwich?
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: 2. 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 Sandwich for children's care?
Counting children's care: Sandwich 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Deal (4.6 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Ramsgate (5.5 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Broadstairs (7.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care near Sandwich
- Children's care in Deal 4.6 mi
- Children's care in Ramsgate 5.5 mi
- Children's care in Broadstairs 7.3 mi
- Children's care in Margate 7.7 mi
- Children's care in Dover 9.5 mi
- Children's care in Herne Bay 11.0 mi
- Children's care in Canterbury 11.1 mi
- Children's care in Whitstable 14.3 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.