Home care in Sandwich, Kent
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Sandwich, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Sandwich
Sandwich is a town in Kent; its postcode district is CT13. The 2021 Census counted about 4,260 residents in the Sandwich built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Sandwich is Victoria Hospital, about 4 miles away, and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital is about 7 miles away. Adult social care in Sandwich is arranged by Kent County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Sandwich with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Sandwich
- Hourly care in Sandwich: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Sandwich: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Sandwich: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Sandwich: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Sandwich: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Sandwich: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Sandwich: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Sandwich
If you live in Sandwich, ask Kent County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Sandwich is part of Kent: see home care in Kent for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Sandwich?
Yes. Families in Sandwich can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Sandwich, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Sandwich?
Hourly care in Sandwich costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Victoria Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Sandwich. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Sandwich.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Sandwich?
If you live in Sandwich, ask Kent County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Sandwich
Tell us what is needed in Sandwich, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.