Home care · Medway
Elderly care at home in Rainham, Kent
21 out of 23 home care agencies covering Rainham, Kent are registered for elderly care. 80% of the 10 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 4 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 20 March 2026, Galilee Care was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Medway daily: see the latest changes.
- 16 list dementia as a specialism.
- 8 of the 10 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 11 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Medway council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in Rainham, Kent", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 21agencies registered with CQC
- 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 16offer dementia support
- 4inspected or rated since November 2024
Elderly care in Rainham, Kent: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 23
- Elderly care · 21
- Care for adults under 65 · 20
- Dementia care · 16
- Mental health care · 15
- Physical disability care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Sensory impairment care · 10
- Supported living · 8
- Children's care · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum living care | Nov 2024 | 2.3 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Galilee Care | Mar 2026 | 2.7 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Bluebird Care (Swale) | Mar 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Home Instead Medway | Apr 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Sambhana Care Ltd | Jun 2024 | 2.7 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Right at Home Medway | Nov 2019 | 2.3 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Mulberry House | May 2018 | 2.5 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | Agincare UK Medway | Jul 2021 | 2.7 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Logic Care Solutions | Aug 2025 | 0.7 miles | 1 | |
| 10 | Community Careline | Jul 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Rapid Care | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 12 | Advanced Flourish Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 6 |
| 13 | Anderson M Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 2 |
| 14 | MCH House | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 6 |
| 15 | Genesyscare Healthcare Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 2 |
| 16 | Rehoboth Haven Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.9 miles | 2 |
| 17 | Regalia Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 4 |
| 18 | The Shrubbery | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 6 |
| 19 | Platinum Quality Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.7 miles | 4 |
| 20 | Assured Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.7 miles | 5 |
| 21 | Safe Habitation Private Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 3 |
This table lists each agency covering Rainham, Kent registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Rainham, Kent centre.
Elderly care in Rainham, Kent by the numbers
91% of Rainham, Kent's agencies (21 of 23) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 80%, 2 points below the town-wide 82% and below the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are Platinum living care, Galilee Care and Bluebird Care (Swale). The newest rating is from March 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. 11 have an office within 2 miles of Rainham, Kent centre. 11 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Medway as a whole has 100 agencies registered for elderly care; 67% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 91% of registrations here and 93% 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 elderly care
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Medway. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham, Kent | – | 21 | 8 |
| Gillingham | 1.6 mi | 131 | 39 |
| Chatham | 3.4 mi | 149 | 48 |
| Rochester | 5.2 mi | 133 | 42 |
| Sittingbourne | 5.5 mi | 38 | 13 |
| Maidstone | 7.5 mi | 80 | 32 |
| Snodland | 7.7 mi | 146 | 50 |
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Elderly care in Rainham, Kent: your questions answered
Who offers elderly care at home in Rainham, Kent?
Of the 23 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 3 miles of Rainham, Kent, 21 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Platinum living care, Galilee Care and Bluebird Care (Swale).
How are home care agencies in Rainham, Kent rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 10. Of those, 8 (80%) are Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 11 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Rainham, Kent?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Can Medway council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Medway council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Medway council.
How can I pick between agencies in Rainham, Kent?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 21 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 6 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Rainham, Kent?
Rainham, Kent has 21, with 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Gillingham (1.6 miles): 131, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Chatham (3.4 miles): 149, 48 rated Good or Outstanding; Rochester (5.2 miles): 133, 42 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Rainham, Kent
- Elderly care in Gillingham 1.6 mi
- Elderly care in Chatham 3.4 mi
- Elderly care in Rochester 5.2 mi
- Elderly care in Sittingbourne 5.5 mi
- Elderly care in Maidstone 7.5 mi
- Elderly care in Snodland 7.7 mi
- Elderly care in Sheerness 8.4 mi
- Elderly care in Minster 9.2 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.