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Home care in Sevenoaks
There are 17 home care agencies on the CQC register covering Sevenoaks. Among the 9 with a CQC rating, 89% are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% across Kent and 88% across England; 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 October 2026, PentaCare (West Kent) was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 8 of the 9 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good. 8 are not rated yet.
- 15 list dementia as a specialism.
- You can ask Kent council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Home care in Sevenoaks", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 17agencies on the CQC register
- 89%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Sevenoaks | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Sevenoaks, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 17
- Dementia care · 15
- Elderly care · 15
- Physical disability care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Mental health care · 10
- Learning disability care · 7
Care First 24 Ltd
What inspectors found: The inspection was unannounced and took place as part of our regular monitoring role.
Est. £32–£39/hr
PentaCare (West Kent)
What inspectors found: Support included both scheduled home care visits and live-in care arrangements.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremark (Sevenoaks & Tandridge)
What inspectors found: The risk assessments were generic and not specific to the person's individuals needs.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Head Office
What inspectors found: People spoke highly of the care and support they received.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care (Sevenoaks)
What inspectors found: Staff had been recruited safely to ensure they were suitable to work with people.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Vitality Home Health (Sevenoaks)
What inspectors found: People were protected from abuse and avoidable harm; staff had completed training in safeguarding and recognising signs of abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead
What inspectors found: Care is provided for a range of people including older people and people with dementia.
Est. £33–£40/hr
Consultus Care And Nursing Ltd
What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 21 January 2019 and was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Callquest For Care
What inspectors found: The assessment took place from 24 June 2026 to 13 July 2026.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caremore Companions
Est. £29–£36/hr
Dios-Protege Health Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
SureCare East Surrey & Sevenoaks
Est. £29–£36/hr
Rockdale Cares
Est. £29–£36/hr
Holden Park Care Ltd
Est. £33–£40/hr
Care Advisory & Respite Experts Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Butler Healthcare Support
Est. £29–£36/hr
LOLAD UK LIMITED
Est. £33–£40/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Sevenoaks to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
Dementia care at home in Sevenoaks
15 of the 17 agencies covering Sevenoaks are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 8 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 15 registered for dementia.
Sevenoaks in figures
Oxted has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (80%); Sevenoaks, at 47%, is 4th of the 7 towns compared. 1 Outstanding agencies is covering Sevenoaks, against 11 across Kent. 18% of agencies covering Sevenoaks have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 9% across Kent. Compare Sevenoaks's 89% Good or Outstanding with 80% for the rated agencies among the 831 we list in Kent. Looking at specialisms, 15 of 17 list physical disabilities, 7 of 17 list learning disabilities and 10 of 17 list mental health conditions. Butler Healthcare Support is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in July 2025. Home Instead has the oldest rating still in force, from August 2018. Dementia appears on 15 of 17 registrations here (88%), compared with 77% in Kent as a whole.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Sevenoaks
- Pentacare Services Ltd 1 listed here
- Bluebird Care 1 listed here
- Rockdale Housing Association 1 listed here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Sevenoaks.
Nearby towns against Sevenoaks
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks | – | 17 | 8 |
| Tonbridge | 6.9 mi | 35 | 18 |
| Edenbridge | 7.7 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Swanley | 8.1 mi | 235 | 94 |
| Oxted | 8.4 mi | 45 | 36 |
| Hartley | 9.0 mi | 158 | 61 |
An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.
Home care prices in Sevenoaks
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Kent County Council: £28.05 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,186.81 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,378 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about home care in Sevenoaks
Home care in Sevenoaks: how many agencies are there?
As of Oct 2026, the CQC register lists 17 home care agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sevenoaks. Highly rated options include Care First 24 Ltd, PentaCare (West Kent) and Caremark (Sevenoaks & Tandridge).
How are home care agencies in Sevenoaks rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 9. Of those, 8 (89%) are Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 8. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Sevenoaks?
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.
Can Kent council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Sevenoaks?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 17 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 6 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about home care agencies in towns near Sevenoaks?
Sevenoaks has 17, with 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Tonbridge (6.9 miles): 35, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Edenbridge (7.7 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Swanley (8.1 miles): 235, 94 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Sevenoaks
- Home care in Tonbridge 6.9 mi
- Home care in Edenbridge 7.7 mi
- Home care in Swanley 8.1 mi
- Home care in Oxted 8.4 mi
- Home care in Hartley 9.0 mi
- Home care in Kings Hill 9.5 mi
- Home care in Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.6 mi
- Home care in Warlingham 10.7 mi
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- Understanding CQC ratings
- Preparing for a care needs assessment
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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.