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Sensory impairment care at home in Snodland

90 of the 159 home care agencies covering Snodland offer sensory impairment care, from 89 providers. London Care Limited has the most, at 2. Among the 52 with a CQC rating, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for sensory impairment care across England. 3 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 34 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 15 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Able Hands Healthcare Ltd, rated Good on 19 August 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

Key points

  • 80 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
  • Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • 39 of the 52 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 13 are rated below Good. 38 are not rated yet.
  • You can ask Kent council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.

Citation: "Sensory impairment care at home in Snodland", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 90CQC-registered agencies
  • 75%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 80list dementia as a specialism
  • 10inspected or rated in the last 2 years

Ranked providers of sensory impairment care

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#AgencyRatingRatedOfficeMore specialisms
1Azure CareOutstandingDec 20256.0 miles5
2Avenues South East Services (ASES)OutstandingNov 20222.3 miles6
3Intrinsic CareGoodJul 20253.8 miles7
4Bee's Care Agency LimitedGoodMar 20254.5 miles7
5Cathrolls' UK LimitedGoodJun 20255.0 miles3
6Open Doors Healthcare Services LtdGoodNov 20255.5 miles7
7Able Hands Healthcare LtdGoodAug 20266.5 miles5
8Kent Case Management LtdGoodMar 20222.3 miles4
9Tendi CareGoodJan 20232.5 miles8
10Unity Care Solutions (Maidstone)GoodSep 20223.8 miles6
11Glorycrown Healthcare LtdGoodDec 20225.5 miles6
12KEPA Care Solutions LimitedGoodSep 20245.8 miles6
13Continuity of Care Services LimitedGoodDec 20235.9 miles7
14Direct Care (Kent)GoodJun 2021under 0.5 miles4
15Burham CourtGoodMay 20181.1 miles4
16Absolute Home Care Kent LimitedGoodSep 20192.9 miles6
17Royal British Veterans Enterprise Care AgencyGoodDec 20182.9 miles3
18Angels Homecare Kent LtdGoodMar 20193.6 miles5
19White Cross Care LtdGoodJun 20193.8 miles5
20Kent Enablement at HomeGoodSep 20184.1 miles6
21Agincare Enable Supported Living (Medway)GoodJan 20204.3 miles6
22Connect and CareGoodSep 20194.6 miles6
23Ash Tree Homecare LimitedGoodNov 20194.7 miles6
24Main officeGoodMay 20214.9 miles4
25Caremark MaidstoneGoodAug 20215.1 miles8
26Crossroads Care KentGoodApr 20195.1 miles6
27Phoenix Support LtdGoodJul 20175.3 miles7
28I Say Supported Living Services LimitedGoodMar 20195.4 miles6
29Caremark (Dartford, Gravesham & Medway)GoodMar 20195.4 miles6
30Agincare UK MedwayGoodJul 20215.4 miles6
31Everycare (Medway/Swale) LimitedGoodNov 20195.5 miles6
32Xtracare LtdGoodJan 20195.5 miles6
33Expertise Homecare (Central & West Kent) LtdGoodJan 20205.5 miles7
34The Garden of Kent Homecare LTD t/a The Garden of England HomecareGoodJan 20195.6 miles5
35McNeil Homecare LimitedGoodFeb 20185.8 miles5
36Swanton Community Services – KentGoodDec 20206.1 miles9
37Home Instead Senior Care (Maidstone)OutstandingSep 20196.4 miles5
38Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care Mote HouseGoodDec 20196.7 miles8
39Homecare Unique LimitedGoodDec 20186.9 miles8
40A1 Healthcare SolutionsRequires improvementJan 20264.9 miles6
41Adonai Healthcare ServicesRequires improvementFeb 20255.1 miles3
42Parry Healthcare LimitedRequires improvementSep 20255.2 miles4
43Maidstone Home Care LimitedRequires improvementMay 20222.6 miles5
44First Class Healthcare LtdRequires improvementOct 20214.6 miles8
45Kings HillRequires improvementMar 20224.6 miles9
46Independent Care and Support LimitedRequires improvementMay 20234.7 miles4
47Graceful Hands CareRequires improvementMar 20235.1 miles6
48Scott Care's Medway BranchRequires improvementDec 20225.5 miles5
49London Care (Atlas Place)Requires improvementDec 20216.8 miles7
50London Care (Rogallo Place)Requires improvementDec 20193.6 miles7
51Compass HouseRequires improvementMar 20235.3 miles6
52Rosemont Care MedwayRequires improvementDec 20215.3 miles7
53Delore Care KentNot yet rated–3.2 miles4
54FairwayNot yet rated–3.8 miles7
55Empowering Support Services LtdNot yet rated–3.9 miles6
56Bluetop Care LtdNot yet rated–4.3 miles8
57Agape CareNot yet rated–4.3 miles7
58Magnus HealthcareNot yet rated–4.6 miles5
59121 Rochester AvenueNot yet rated–4.6 miles3
60Lighthouse PVT LtdNot yet rated–4.8 miles6
61Primrose Community Healthcare Limited OfficeNot yet rated–4.9 miles5
62MEMADAY CARE LIMITEDNot yet rated–5.0 miles5
6340 Waterlow RoadNot yet rated–5.1 miles5
64CCS Care LtdNot yet rated–5.1 miles7
65Heights Healthcare LtdNot yet rated–5.1 miles5
66HNI Solution Care LtdNot yet rated–5.1 miles6
67Osabea Healthcare Solutions LimitedNot yet rated–5.1 miles6
68J.C Michael Groups Ltd MedwayNot yet rated–5.2 miles6
69INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS LTDNot yet rated–5.3 miles5
70Kisumen Care Services LtdNot yet rated–5.3 miles5
71Deluxe Healthcare ServicesNot yet rated–5.4 miles5
72Mavin Care LtdNot yet rated–5.5 miles6
73Lakrizz Care MaidstoneNot yet rated–5.5 miles4
74Victory Locum Limited KentNot yet rated–5.5 miles6
75SureCare MaidstoneNot yet rated–5.9 miles5
76Nurse Plus UK - MaidstoneNot yet rated–5.9 miles9
77ProNurture Group LtdNot yet rated–5.9 miles5
78Right at Home MaidstoneNot yet rated–5.9 miles4
79Adenosh LimitedNot yet rated–6.0 miles8
80Angels Care Solutions LimitedNot yet rated–6.0 miles5
81The ShrubberyNot yet rated–6.0 miles6
82Regalia Homecare LtdNot yet rated–6.0 miles4
83AHE Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–6.1 miles8
84Universal Resolutions LtdNot yet rated–6.2 miles8
85Mariah Care Ltd Main OfficeNot yet rated–6.2 miles4
86MCH HouseNot yet rated–6.3 miles6
87Ezzie-Daisy Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–6.8 miles5
88The Right Healthcare Services LtdNot yet rated–6.9 miles4
89Platinum Quality LtdNot yet rated–6.9 miles4
90Gravesend Care ServicesNot yet rated–6.9 miles4

All agencies covering Snodland with a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

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How sensory impairment care in Snodland compares

CQC lists sensory impairment care for 90 of the 159 agencies covering Snodland, or 57%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 75%, 4 points above the town-wide 71% and below the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.

The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Azure Care, Avenues South East Services (ASES) and Intrinsic Care. Ratings run from July 2017 to August 2026, and 10 are from the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Snodland. 38 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Kent, 238 agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, and 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 58% of agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, against 57% 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 sensory impairment care

Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.

What to ask about sensory impairment care

  1. How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
  2. How do you link with local sensory support services?
  3. How do you introduce new staff to the person?
  4. How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
  5. Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?

Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Kent: sensory impairment care.

Sensory impairment care around Snodland

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Snodland–9039
Kings Hill4.2 mi4324
Chatham4.4 mi9238
Rochester4.9 mi8334
Maidstone5.8 mi5228
Gillingham6.6 mi7729
Hartley6.9 mi8639

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Sensory impairment care in Snodland: your questions answered

Which agencies in Snodland provide sensory impairment care?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 90 of the 159 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Snodland list sensory impairment care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Azure Care, Avenues South East Services (ASES) and Intrinsic Care.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Snodland?

39 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 52 with a rating (3 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 13. Not yet rated: 38. That is common for services registered recently.

What does home care cost in Snodland?

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.

Does Kent council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Snodland?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 10 of 90 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 42 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.

Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Snodland?

In Snodland there are 90, 39 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kings Hill (4.2 miles): 43, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Chatham (4.4 miles): 92, 38 rated Good or Outstanding; Rochester (4.9 miles): 83, 34 rated Good or Outstanding.

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