Home care in Southborough, Kent
Families in Southborough can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Southborough
Southborough is a town in Kent, in the TN3 and TN4 postcode districts. About 9,630 people lived in the Southborough built-up area at the 2021 Census. Tonbridge Cottage Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Southborough, and The Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury is about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Southborough is arranged by Kent County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Southborough with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Southborough
- Hourly care in Southborough: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Southborough: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Southborough: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Southborough: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Southborough: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Southborough: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Southborough: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Southborough
Kent County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Southborough: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Southborough, and on hospitals across Kent, is on the Kent page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Speldhurst
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Tonbridge
- Rusthall and Langton Green
- Pembury
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Southborough?
Yes, LCH Care covers Southborough as part of Kent. It depends on carers being available near Southborough, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Southborough?
Hourly care in Southborough 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 Tonbridge Cottage Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Southborough when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Southborough?
Kent County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Southborough: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Southborough
Tell us what is needed in Southborough, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.