SeeAbility - Supported Living
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- Older Person Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- CQC: Good
- Home Care Agency
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- Coverage Radius: 10 mi
- Last CQC Inspection: 2022
About Us
We at SeeAbility Kent Supported Living are proud to provide compassionate home care across Birchington and the wider Kent community, supporting people to live well in the place they know best: their own home. Our approach is built around independence, dignity and genuine person centred support.
Based in the coastal town of Birchington within the CT postcode area, our team works across local neighbourhoods to bring care directly to those who need it. Rather than asking people to adapt to an unfamiliar environment, we come to you, weaving support into the familiar rhythms of home life. This means residents remain surrounded by their own belongings, routines, gardens and communities, whilst benefiting from the reassurance of professional care tailored to their needs.
Our specialisms reflect the breadth of people we support. We provide dedicated care for adults living with learning disabilities and autism, offering the patient, consistent support that helps individuals thrive on their own terms. For those with visual or hearing impairments, our team draws on specialist experience to communicate meaningfully and remove everyday barriers. We also support people managing mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and the changing needs that can come with older age. Younger adults transitioning into independent living find in us a steady partner, whilst families of older relatives find peace of mind knowing their loved one is treated with warmth and respect.
In practice, this means care plans shaped around the individual rather than the other way around. Whether someone needs help with personal care, medication, meal preparation, community access, or simply companionship through the day, our team listens first and acts thoughtfully. For families, it means fewer worries, honest communication, and a partner who understands that trust is earned through consistency.
Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in July 2022, awarded us an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive domains. The Well led domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we take that feedback seriously as a genuine opportunity to strengthen our leadership and governance. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to being open about the areas where we are working to do better.
If you are exploring supported living options in Birchington or the surrounding Kent area for yourself or a family member, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we are here to answer your questions, listen to your circumstances, and help you feel confident about the next step.
Common questions about SeeAbility - Supported Living
Where is SeeAbility - Supported Living located?
SeeAbility - Supported Living is a home care agency based in Birchington, Kent (CT7 9DQ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does SeeAbility - Supported Living provide?
SeeAbility - Supported Living is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is SeeAbility - Supported Living's CQC rating?
SeeAbility - Supported Living is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 July 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Coverage Area
Within 10 miles of Birchington
This agency provides care within approximately 10 miles of their Birchington office. Radius is approximate — claim to update
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 1 July 2022
- Report published: 1 July 2022
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Requires Improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living compares in Thanet
Measured against the 28 home care agencies registered in Thanet.
- CQC rating
- Good. 16 of the 28 agencies (57%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 1 July 2022. 4 of the 28 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2021. 13 of the 28 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- 20 services. The Royal School for the Blind runs 20 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Thanet.
The local picture: Thanet
What the numbers say about home care in Thanet, 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: 18,100. Rising to 20,300 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 5 opened, 1 closed. 21 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 29 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.5 miles).
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published home care rates, Homecare Association.
Good to know about SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 14 January 2021, so 5 years.
- Run by
- The Royal School for the Blind, which runs 20 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 13 that have a rating are 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.
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