Dementia care at home in Rainham, Kent

Dementia care in Rainham, Kent by the numbers

16 of the 23 agencies covering Rainham, Kent are registered with CQC for dementia care (70%). 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 82% for all agencies here and in line with the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Platinum living care, Galilee Care and Bluebird Care (Swale). 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2019 and the newest from March 2026. 7 have an office within 2 miles of Rainham, Kent centre. 8 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Medway, 83 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 66% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 70% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 78% across Medway.

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 dementia care

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

Questions to ask agencies about dementia care

1. How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
2. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
3. How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
4. What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
5. What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?

Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Medway. Jargon explained: Dementia care.

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