Learning disability care at home in Rainham, Kent

Learning disability care in Rainham, Kent: ratings, size and cost

CQC lists learning disability care for 12 of the 23 agencies covering Rainham, Kent, or 52%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 18 points above the 82% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Platinum living care, Galilee Care and Bluebird Care (Swale). Ratings run from July 2021 to March 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Rainham, Kent centre: 4 offices. 6 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Medway, 45 agencies are registered for learning disability care, and 76% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Medway, 42% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 52% here.

In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Learning disability care: what it means

Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.

What to ask about learning disability care

1. How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
2. How do you choose staff who match the person?
3. What happens if the person wants to change their support?
4. How do you reduce restrictive practices?
5. How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?

Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Medway as a whole.

Nearby towns: learning disability care