Home care · Medway
Mental health care at home in Chatham
Of the 163 home care agencies covering Chatham, 93 offer mental health care; 92 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is London Care Limited (2). Among the 53 with a CQC rating, 74% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Outstanding: 1. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 31 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 14 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Able Hands Healthcare Ltd: Good, on 19 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Medway, checked daily.
- Whatever your savings, Medway council will assess care needs for free.
- Good or Outstanding: 39 of the 53 rated agencies, and 14 are rated below Good; 40 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 83 list dementia as a specialism.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Chatham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 93agencies registered with CQC
- 74%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 83offer dementia support
- 11inspected or rated since October 2024
Mental health care in Chatham: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 163
- Elderly care · 149
- Care for adults under 65 · 146
- Physical disability care · 133
- Dementia care · 126
- Mental health care · 93
- Sensory impairment care · 92
- Learning disability care · 73
- Supported living · 45
- Children's care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 15
All agencies covering Chatham with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Mental health care in Chatham: ratings, size and cost
93 of the 163 agencies covering Chatham are registered with CQC for mental health care (57%). 74% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points above the 70% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Avenues South East Services (ASES), Intrinsic Care and GUTU. Ratings run from July 2017 to August 2026, and 11 are from the last two years. 30 have an office within 2 miles of Chatham centre. 40 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across Medway, 55% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 57% here.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Medway.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | – | 93 | 39 |
| Gillingham | 2.3 mi | 79 | 30 |
| Rochester | 2.8 mi | 83 | 33 |
| Rainham, Kent | 3.4 mi | 15 | 7 |
| Snodland | 4.4 mi | 92 | 40 |
| Maidstone | 6.2 mi | 55 | 29 |
| Kings Hill | 7.9 mi | 43 | 24 |
Help from the council
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about mental health care in Chatham
How many agencies in Chatham offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 93 of the 163 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chatham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Avenues South East Services (ASES), Intrinsic Care and GUTU.
Are home care agencies in Chatham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 39 (74%) of the 53 rated, with 1 Outstanding; 14 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 40 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Chatham?
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 Medway council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Medway 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 Medway council.
How should I compare agencies in Chatham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 11 of the 93 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 42. 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 Chatham for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Chatham 93 (39 Good or Outstanding); Gillingham (2.3 miles): 79, 30 rated Good or Outstanding; Rochester (2.8 miles): 83, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Rainham, Kent (3.4 miles): 15, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Chatham
- Mental health care in Gillingham 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Rochester 2.8 mi
- Mental health care in Rainham, Kent 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Snodland 4.4 mi
- Mental health care in Maidstone 6.2 mi
- Mental health care in Kings Hill 7.9 mi
- Mental health care in Gravesend 8.3 mi
- Mental health care in Sittingbourne 8.8 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.