Home care in Chatham, Medway
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Chatham, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Chatham
Chatham is a town in Medway, in the ME1, ME4 and ME7 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 77,000 residents in the Chatham built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Chatham is Medway Maritime Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Chatham are carried out by Medway Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Chatham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Chatham
- Hourly care in Chatham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Chatham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Chatham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Chatham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Chatham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Chatham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Chatham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Chatham
For a free needs assessment in Chatham, contact Medway Council through GOV.UK.
Chatham is part of Medway: see home care in Medway for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Chatham?
Yes, LCH Care covers Chatham as part of Medway. It depends on carers being available near Chatham, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Chatham?
In Chatham, 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 Chatham starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Medway Maritime Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Chatham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Chatham?
For a free needs assessment in Chatham, contact Medway Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Chatham
Tell us what is needed in Chatham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.