Home care in Tenterden, Kent
LCH Care matches families in Tenterden with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Tenterden
Tenterden is a town in Kent, in the TN30 postcode district. About 7,780 people lived in the Tenterden built-up area at the 2021 Census. Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 8 miles from Tenterden, and William Harvey Hospital is about 11 miles away. Adult social care in Tenterden is arranged by Kent County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Tenterden with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Tenterden
- Hourly care in Tenterden: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Tenterden: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Tenterden: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Tenterden: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Tenterden: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Tenterden: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Tenterden: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Tenterden
If you live in Tenterden, ask Kent County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Tenterden, see home care in Kent.
Nearby towns and districts
- Cranbrook
- Headcorn
- Highgate
- Hartley
- Hawkhurst
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Tenterden?
Yes. Families in Tenterden can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Tenterden, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Tenterden?
Hourly care in Tenterden 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 Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Tenterden when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Tenterden?
If you live in Tenterden, ask Kent County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Tenterden
Tell us what is needed in Tenterden, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.