Home care in Maidstone, Kent
Care at home in Maidstone from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Maidstone
Maidstone is a town in Kent; its postcode districts are ME14, ME15 and ME16. The 2021 Census counted about 109,500 residents in the Maidstone built-up area. Maidstone Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 2 miles from Maidstone. Adult social care in Maidstone is arranged by Kent County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Maidstone with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Maidstone
- Hourly care in Maidstone: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Maidstone: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Maidstone: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Maidstone: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Maidstone: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Maidstone: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Maidstone: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Maidstone
For a free needs assessment in Maidstone, contact Kent County Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Maidstone, see home care in Kent.
Nearby towns and districts
- Allington
- Boxley
- Bearsted
- Aylesford
- Coxheath
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Maidstone?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Maidstone and across Kent with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Maidstone depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Maidstone?
In Maidstone, 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 Maidstone starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Maidstone Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Maidstone when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Maidstone?
For a free needs assessment in Maidstone, contact Kent County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Maidstone
Tell us what is needed in Maidstone, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.