Home care · Medway
Care for adults under 65 at home in Rainham, Kent
Of the 23 home care agencies covering Rainham, Kent, 20 offer care for adults under 65. CQC has rated 9 of them, and 78% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Galilee Care: Good, on 20 March 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Among the 9 rated agencies, 7 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good; 11 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Medway council will assess care needs for free.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Medway daily: see the latest changes.
- 14 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Rainham, Kent", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 20CQC-registered agencies
- 78%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 14support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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 | Rating | Rated | Office | More 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 | Logic Care Solutions | Aug 2025 | 0.7 miles | 1 | |
| 9 | Community Careline | Jul 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Rapid Care | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 11 | Advanced Flourish Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 6 |
| 12 | Anderson M Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 2 |
| 13 | MCH House | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 6 |
| 14 | Genesyscare Healthcare Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 2 |
| 15 | Rehoboth Haven Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.9 miles | 2 |
| 16 | Regalia Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 4 |
| 17 | The Shrubbery | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 6 |
| 18 | Platinum Quality Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.7 miles | 4 |
| 19 | Assured Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.7 miles | 5 |
| 20 | 7 Byron Road | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 2 |
All agencies covering Rainham, Kent with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Care for adults under 65 in Rainham, Kent: ratings, size and cost
20 of the 23 agencies covering Rainham, Kent are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (87%). Of those rated, 78% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points below the 82% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Platinum living care, Galilee Care and Bluebird Care (Swale) lead the list for care for adults under 65. Ratings run from May 2018 to March 2026, and 4 are from the last two years. 11 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Rainham, Kent. 11 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Medway, 95 agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, and 68% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Medway, 89% of agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, against 87% here.
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 care for adults under 65
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Medway: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 around Rainham, Kent
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham, Kent | – | 20 | 7 |
| Gillingham | 1.6 mi | 127 | 35 |
| Chatham | 3.4 mi | 146 | 44 |
| Rochester | 5.2 mi | 127 | 37 |
| Sittingbourne | 5.5 mi | 33 | 10 |
| Maidstone | 7.5 mi | 81 | 29 |
| Snodland | 7.7 mi | 143 | 45 |
Help from the council
Medway
Savings under £23,250? Medway council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Medway
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Rainham, Kent
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Rainham, Kent
How many agencies in Rainham, Kent offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is a registered specialism for 20 of the 23 agencies that have an office within 3 miles of Rainham, Kent (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Platinum living care, Galilee Care and Bluebird Care (Swale).
Are home care agencies in Rainham, Kent well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (78%) of the 9 rated; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 11 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Rainham, Kent?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. 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 Rainham, Kent?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 20 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 5. 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 Rainham, Kent for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Rainham, Kent 20 (7 Good or Outstanding); Gillingham (1.6 miles): 127, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Chatham (3.4 miles): 146, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Rochester (5.2 miles): 127, 37 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Rainham, Kent
- Care for adults under 65 in Gillingham 1.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chatham 3.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Rochester 5.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sittingbourne 5.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Maidstone 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Snodland 7.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sheerness 8.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 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.