Home care · Kent
Mental health care at home in Sheerness
18 out of 33 home care agencies covering Sheerness are registered for mental health care. CQC has rated 11 of them, and 82% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- 15 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Among the 11 rated agencies, 9 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 7 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Kent council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Sheerness", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 18CQC-registered agencies
- 82%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 15support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of mental health care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 33
- Elderly care · 30
- Care for adults under 65 · 29
- Dementia care · 25
- Physical disability care · 25
- Learning disability care · 19
- Mental health care · 18
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Supported living · 9
- Children's care · 6
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simplex Healthcare Limited | Oct 2022 | 5.1 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Jasper Conrad Group Ltd | Apr 2022 | 5.1 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | River Stone (UK) Limited | Aug 2023 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Care2Victory Services Ltd | Apr 2023 | 6.3 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Helping Hands Southend on Sea | Mar 2022 | 6.9 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Shaftesbury Dolphin Court | Nov 2019 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Community Support and Supported Living Services | Apr 2019 | 6.8 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Home Instead Southend-on-Sea | Mar 2019 | 6.9 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Norwyn Community Services | Nov 2020 | 7.0 miles | 9 | |
| 10 | St. Helens House | Nov 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | ApproCare | Aug 2023 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Neptune Solutions UK Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.2 miles | 7 |
| 13 | Extended Caring Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 2 |
| 14 | Quality Team Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 4 |
| 15 | Lagracious Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 4 |
| 16 | Luthando HomeCare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 5 |
| 17 | New Vision Care Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 6 |
| 18 | Genesyscare Healthcare Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 2 |
This table lists each agency covering Sheerness registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Sheerness centre.
Mental health care in Sheerness by the numbers
Registered for mental health care: 18 out of 33 agencies covering Sheerness (55%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 82%, 2 points above the town-wide 80% and below the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Simplex Healthcare Limited, Jasper Conrad Group Ltd and River Stone (UK) Limited. The newest rating is from August 2023 and the oldest from March 2019; 0 fall within the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Sheerness. 7 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kent, 233 agencies are registered for mental health care, and 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 55% of registrations here and 57% across Kent.
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 mental health care
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Kent: mental health care.
Mental health care around Sheerness
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | – | 18 | 9 |
| Minster | 2.3 mi | 14 | 5 |
| Sittingbourne | 6.6 mi | 23 | 9 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 8.1 mi | 71 | 42 |
| Rainham, Kent | 8.4 mi | 15 | 7 |
| Gillingham | 9.1 mi | 79 | 30 |
| Canvey Island | 9.6 mi | 100 | 62 |
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Mental health care in Sheerness: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Sheerness offer mental health care?
18 of the 33 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sheerness list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Simplex Healthcare Limited, Jasper Conrad Group Ltd and River Stone (UK) Limited.
How are home care agencies in Sheerness rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 11. Of those, 9 (82%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 7 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Sheerness?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Kent council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Kent council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Kent council.
How can I pick between agencies in Sheerness?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 18 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 11 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Sheerness?
Sheerness has 18, with 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Minster (2.3 miles): 14, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Sittingbourne (6.6 miles): 23, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Southend-on-Sea (8.1 miles): 71, 42 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Sheerness
- Mental health care in Minster 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Sittingbourne 6.6 mi
- Mental health care in Southend-on-Sea 8.1 mi
- Mental health care in Rainham, Kent 8.4 mi
- Mental health care in Gillingham 9.1 mi
- Mental health care in Canvey Island 9.6 mi
- Mental health care in Faversham 10.1 mi
- Mental health care in Hadleigh 10.3 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.