Home care in Minster, Kent
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Minster, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Minster
Minster is a village in Kent, in the CT12 postcode district. About 4,740 people lived in the Minster built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Minster is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, about 4 miles away. Adult social care in Minster is arranged by Kent County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Minster with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Minster
- Hourly care in Minster: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Minster: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Minster: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Minster: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Minster: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Minster: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Minster: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Minster
Kent County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Minster: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Minster, and on hospitals across Kent, is on the Kent page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Birchington
- Westgate-on-Sea
- Garlinge
- Northwood
- Sandwich
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Minster?
Yes. Families in Minster can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Minster, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Minster?
In Minster, 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 Minster starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Minster when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Minster?
Kent County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Minster: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Minster
Tell us what is needed in Minster, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.