Curant Care
Curant Care is a home care agency in Ashford, Kent (TN24 8JR). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Curant Care
We at Curant Care Ashford are proud to provide compassionate home care across Ashford and the surrounding communities of Kent, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. As a home care agency rather than a residential setting, our environment is shaped entirely around you. We come to your doorstep across the TN postcode area, bringing personalised support into familiar surroundings, whether that is a family house, a bungalow, or a flat. For many of the people we support, staying at home means staying connected to neighbours, gardens, pets, and the daily routines that bring comfort and meaning. Our role is to fit gently into that life, offering just the right level of help so independence is preserved and daily living feels manageable again. Our team supports a broad range of needs, and we take great care to match the right approach to each individual. We provide older person care and general home care for those who need a helping hand with everyday tasks, from personal care and medication prompts to meal preparation and companionship. For families navigating a diagnosis of dementia, we offer dementia care built around patience, routine, and gentle reassurance, helping loved ones feel settled and understood as their needs change over time. We also support younger adults and people living with learning disabilities or autism, focusing on enabling choice, confidence, and community participation. For those experiencing mental health challenges, we offer steady, respectful support that promotes wellbeing and recovery at each person's own pace. Our carers are experienced in supporting people with physical disabilities, assisting with mobility and daily routines in ways that protect dignity and comfort. We also work sensitively with people who have visual or hearing impairments, adapting our communication and approach so no one feels overlooked or rushed. In practice, this means families can expect a care plan that reflects the whole person, not just a list of tasks. It means a familiar face arriving at the agreed time, a carer who listens, and a team that keeps loved ones informed. For relatives who live further afield or who juggle work and caring responsibilities, this continuity offers real peace of mind. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in December 2022, gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement, with Caring rated as Good. We want to be open about this. The Good rating in Caring reflects what we hear most often from the people we support: that our carers are kind, respectful, and genuinely invested in their wellbeing. At the same time, we recognise there are areas where we are committed to doing better, particularly around how safe, effective, responsive, and well led our care is judged to be. We take that feedback seriously and see it as a roadmap for continued improvement, with ongoing work to strengthen our systems, training, and oversight so that every visit meets the standard families rightly expect. If you are exploring home care options for someone you love in Ashford or the wider Kent area, we would be glad to talk with you. Choosing support at home is a significant decision, and we understand the mix of emotions that can come with it. Please reach out to arrange a conversation, ask questions, or discuss what tailored support could look like for your family. We are here to listen, to reassure, and to help you take the next step with confidence.
Care provided at Curant Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 30 December 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Curant Care - Ashford compares in Ashford
Measured against the 39 home care agencies registered in Ashford.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 17 of the 39 agencies (44%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 30 December 2022. 7 of the 39 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- August 2022. 14 of the 39 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- 2 services. South Eastern Solutions Limited runs 2 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Ashford.
The local picture: Ashford
What the numbers say about home care in Ashford, in Kent.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Hourly care visits, Kent | £28.50 to £39.15 an hour (Middle half of prices from 7 agencies. Median £32.00.) |
| What Kent pays | £28.05 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,000. Rising to 17,600 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 61%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 30%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 3 opened, 1 closed. 36 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 40 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.7 miles).
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Good to know about Curant Care - Ashford
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 August 2022, so 4 years.
- Run by
- South Eastern Solutions Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. None of the 1 that have a rating is rated Good or Outstanding.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
Common questions about Curant Care
Where is Curant Care located?
Curant Care is a home care agency based in Ashford, Kent (TN24 8JR), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Curant Care provide?
Curant Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Curant Care's CQC rating?
Curant Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 30 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Curant Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Curant Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Curant Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Curant Care - Ashford is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Curant Care - Ashford covers roughly 10 miles from Ashford.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Curant Care - Ashford has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Curant Care - Ashford. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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