Home care in Sittingbourne, Kent
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Sittingbourne, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is a town in Kent; its postcode district is ME10. The 2021 Census counted about 54,400 residents in the Sittingbourne built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Sittingbourne is Sheppey Community Hospital, about 6 miles away, and Medway Maritime Hospital is about 9 miles away. Adult social care in Sittingbourne is arranged by Kent County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Sittingbourne with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Sittingbourne
- Hourly care in Sittingbourne: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Sittingbourne: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Sittingbourne: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Sittingbourne: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Sittingbourne: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Sittingbourne: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Sittingbourne: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Sittingbourne
Kent County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Sittingbourne: apply on GOV.UK.
Sittingbourne is part of Kent: see home care in Kent for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Milton Regis
- Murston
- Grove Park
- Iwade
- Teynham
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Sittingbourne?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Sittingbourne and across Kent with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Sittingbourne depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Sittingbourne?
Care in Sittingbourne is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Sheppey Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Sittingbourne when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Sittingbourne?
Kent County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Sittingbourne: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Sittingbourne
Tell us what is needed in Sittingbourne, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.