Kent

Home care in Ashford, Kent

Families in Ashford can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.

About Ashford

Ashford, a town in Kent, covers the TN23 and TN24 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 82,100 residents in the Ashford built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Ashford is William Harvey Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Ashford are carried out by Kent County Council.

LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ashford with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

Care at home in Ashford

  • Hourly care in Ashford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Ashford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Ashford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Ashford: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Ashford: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Ashford: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Ashford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home

Arranging care in Ashford

For a free needs assessment in Ashford, contact Kent County Council through GOV.UK.

More on paying for care near Ashford, and on hospitals across Kent, is on the Kent page.

Nearby towns and districts

  • Willesborough
  • Great Chart
  • Kennington
  • Kingsnorth
  • Waltham

Questions

Do you arrange carers in Ashford?

Yes. LCH Care matches families in Ashford and across Kent with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Ashford depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Ashford?

In Ashford, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Ashford starts.

Can care start when someone comes home from William Harvey Hospital?

Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ashford when your relative gets home.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ashford?

For a free needs assessment in Ashford, contact Kent County Council through GOV.UK.

Care at home in Ashford

Tell us what is needed in Ashford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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