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Mental health care at home in Gillingham
Of the 143 home care agencies covering Gillingham, 79 offer mental health care; 78 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is London Care Limited (2). Of the 43 CQC has rated, 70% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 23 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 12 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.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 72 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from Medway council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Good or Outstanding: 30 of the 43 rated agencies; 13 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 36 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Medway, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Gillingham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 79agencies on the CQC register
- 70%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 72list dementia as a specialism
- 9with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of mental health care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 143
- Elderly care · 131
- Care for adults under 65 · 127
- Physical disability care · 112
- Dementia care · 109
- Mental health care · 79
- Sensory impairment care · 77
- Learning disability care · 59
- Supported living · 36
- Children's care · 30
- Substance misuse support · 13
- Eating disorder support · 11
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum living care | Nov 2024 | 0.8 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | GUTU | May 2025 | 2.4 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Able Hands Healthcare Ltd | Aug 2026 | 2.7 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Bee's Care Agency Limited | Mar 2025 | 2.9 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Intrinsic Care | Jul 2025 | 3.0 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | SureCare Swale | Mar 2025 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Home Instead Medway | Apr 2023 | 1.3 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Sambhana Care Ltd | Jun 2024 | 1.4 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Bluebird Care (Swale) | Mar 2022 | 1.5 miles | 9 | |
| 10 | Longevity Care - Main Office | Jul 2023 | 2.6 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | KEPA Care Solutions Limited | Sep 2024 | 3.1 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Austen Allen Homecare Ltd T/A Austen Allen Homecare | Apr 2022 | 3.7 miles | 4 | |
| 13 | Tiger Lily Care | Jan 2023 | 5.5 miles | 4 | |
| 14 | Unity Care Solutions (Maidstone) | Sep 2022 | 6.4 miles | 6 | |
| 15 | Continuity of Care Services Limited | Dec 2023 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | Tendi Care | Jan 2023 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 17 | Care2Victory Services Ltd | Apr 2023 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 18 | Right at Home Medway | Nov 2019 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 19 | Mulberry House | May 2018 | 0.9 miles | 2 | |
| 20 | Agincare UK Medway | Jul 2021 | 1.3 miles | 6 | |
| 21 | Agincare Enable Supported Living (Medway) | Jan 2020 | 2.7 miles | 6 | |
| 22 | I Say Supported Living Services Limited | Mar 2019 | 2.8 miles | 6 | |
| 23 | White Cross Care Ltd | Jun 2019 | 2.9 miles | 5 | |
| 24 | Everycare (Medway/Swale) Limited | Nov 2019 | 3.1 miles | 6 | |
| 25 | Connect and Care | Sep 2019 | 3.3 miles | 6 | |
| 26 | Burham Court | May 2018 | 5.6 miles | 4 | |
| 27 | Direct Care (Kent) | Jun 2021 | 6.5 miles | 4 | |
| 28 | Angels Homecare Kent Ltd | Mar 2019 | 6.5 miles | 5 | |
| 29 | Caremark Maidstone | Aug 2021 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 30 | Xtracare Ltd | Jan 2019 | 7.0 miles | 6 | |
| 31 | Parry Healthcare Limited | Sep 2025 | 1.8 miles | 4 | |
| 32 | A1 Healthcare Solutions | Jan 2026 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 33 | Kings Hill | Mar 2022 | 2.4 miles | 9 | |
| 34 | Graceful Hands Care | Mar 2023 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 35 | Scott Care's Medway Branch | Dec 2022 | 2.8 miles | 5 | |
| 36 | London Care (Atlas Place) | Dec 2021 | 3.0 miles | 7 | |
| 37 | First Class Healthcare Ltd | Oct 2021 | 3.3 miles | 8 | |
| 38 | Maidstone Home Care Limited | May 2022 | 6.2 miles | 5 | |
| 39 | Community Careline | Jul 2021 | 1.5 miles | 6 | |
| 40 | London Care (Rogallo Place) | Dec 2019 | 3.1 miles | 7 | |
| 41 | Rosemont Care Medway | Dec 2021 | 3.8 miles | 7 | |
| 42 | Compass House | Mar 2023 | 6.8 miles | 6 | |
| 43 | Domiciliary Care Experts | Jun 2026 | 1.7 miles | 3 | |
| 44 | MCH House | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 45 | Advanced Flourish Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 6 |
| 46 | The Shrubbery | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 6 |
| 47 | 7 Byron Road | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 2 |
| 48 | Safe Habitation Private Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 3 |
| 49 | Assured Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 5 |
| 50 | Universal Resolutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.5 miles | 8 |
| 51 | AHE Care Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.5 miles | 8 |
| 52 | Adenosh Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.8 miles | 8 |
| 53 | Kisumen Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 5 |
| 54 | Theotokos Healthcare Services (THS) Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.1 miles | 5 |
| 55 | Homeforts Specialist Care Ltd - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 2.3 miles | 4 |
| 56 | INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS LTD | Not yet rated | – | 2.4 miles | 5 |
| 57 | Livingwell Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.4 miles | 4 |
| 58 | MEMADAY CARE LIMITED | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 5 |
| 59 | Agape Care | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 7 |
| 60 | Angels Care Solutions Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 5 |
| 61 | Genesyscare Healthcare Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 2 |
| 62 | Magnus Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 3.0 miles | 5 |
| 63 | Tobea Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.0 miles | 6 |
| 64 | Victory Locum Limited Kent | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 6 |
| 65 | Fairway | Not yet rated | – | 3.2 miles | 7 |
| 66 | Joyous Healthcare (UK) Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 4 |
| 67 | Care Infinity Solutions - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 4 |
| 68 | WHOLEBEING CARE LIMITED | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 5 |
| 69 | Comfort at Home Care | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 4 |
| 70 | J.C Michael Groups Ltd Medway | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 6 |
| 71 | Peninsula Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.1 miles | 5 |
| 72 | Bluetop Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 8 |
| 73 | Care Matrix Homecare | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 4 |
| 74 | ProNurture Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 5 |
| 75 | Lagracious Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 4 |
| 76 | Quality Team Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 4 |
| 77 | Extended Caring Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 2 |
| 78 | SureCare Maidstone | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 5 |
| 79 | Deluxe Healthcare Services | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Gillingham registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Gillingham: ratings, size and cost
79 of the 143 agencies covering Gillingham are registered with CQC for mental health care (55%). 70% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points above the 68% 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: Platinum living care, GUTU and Able Hands Healthcare Ltd. 9 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2018 and the newest from August 2026. 20 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Gillingham. Not yet rated: 36. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 55% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 55% across Medway.
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
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.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Medway: mental health care.
Mental health care around Gillingham
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | – | 79 | 30 |
| Rainham, Kent | 1.6 mi | 15 | 7 |
| Chatham | 2.3 mi | 93 | 39 |
| Rochester | 3.6 mi | 83 | 33 |
| Snodland | 6.6 mi | 92 | 40 |
| Sittingbourne | 7.1 mi | 23 | 9 |
| Maidstone | 7.6 mi | 55 | 29 |
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Questions families ask about mental health care in Gillingham
How many agencies in Gillingham offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 79 of the 143 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Gillingham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Platinum living care, GUTU and Able Hands Healthcare Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Gillingham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 30 (70%) of the 43 rated; 13 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 36 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Gillingham?
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. 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. 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 Gillingham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 9 of the 79 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 34. 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 Gillingham for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Gillingham 79 (30 Good or Outstanding); Rainham, Kent (1.6 miles): 15, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Chatham (2.3 miles): 93, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Rochester (3.6 miles): 83, 33 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: mental health care around Gillingham
- Mental health care in Rainham, Kent 1.6 mi
- Mental health care in Chatham 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Rochester 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Snodland 6.6 mi
- Mental health care in Sittingbourne 7.1 mi
- Mental health care in Maidstone 7.6 mi
- Mental health care in Sheerness 9.1 mi
- Mental health care in Gravesend 9.4 mi
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