The Base Business Park
The Base Business Park is a home care agency in Dartford, Kent (DA1 5FS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Base Business Park
We at The Base Business Park are proud to provide compassionate home care across Dartford and the surrounding Kent communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the comfort of their own homes. Our team understands that choosing care for a loved one is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to make that journey feel supported every step of the way. Based in Dartford, our team is well placed to reach families throughout the DA postcode area and the wider South East region. Because we deliver care in the place people know best, their own home, every visit is shaped around the familiar surroundings, daily routines, and personal preferences that make a house feel like home. This continuity is often a vital comfort, particularly for those living with memory loss or long term health conditions. Our care is genuinely broad in scope, reflecting the diverse needs of the people and families we support. We provide older person care and home care for those who simply need a helping hand with daily living, whilst also offering specialist dementia care delivered with patience, dignity, and a deep understanding of how this condition affects each individual differently. For younger adults, we offer tailored support that promotes independence, confidence, and meaningful daily living. We also support people with learning disabilities and autism, taking the time to understand communication preferences, sensory needs, and personal goals. Our mental health support is delivered with sensitivity and without judgement, focusing on stability, wellbeing, and the small daily steps that build a fuller life. For those living with a physical disability or with visual or hearing impairment, we adapt how we communicate and assist, ensuring care feels respectful rather than intrusive. Recognising that care needs do not fit neatly into categories, we also support individuals affected by eating disorders and those navigating recovery from alcohol or drug misuse. In these areas, trust and consistency matter enormously, and our approach is built around steady relationships, clear boundaries, and genuine encouragement. In practical terms, what this breadth of expertise means for families is straightforward. It means a single trusted provider who can adapt as needs change, rather than the upheaval of switching arrangements during already difficult times. It means carers who arrive prepared, informed, and committed to treating your loved one as a whole person with a history, preferences, and a voice that matters. Families considering home care understandably want reassurance about quality, and we are pleased that the Care Quality Commission rated us Good overall at our most recent inspection in August 2025. We were rated Good across every domain assessed, Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This consistent rating reflects the standards we hold ourselves to every day, from how carefully we recruit and train our team to how openly we listen to the people we support and their relatives. A Good rating from the CQC is not simply a label; it confirms that an independent regulator has reviewed how we work and found our care to be safe, our approach effective, our team genuinely caring, our response to changing needs thoughtful, and our leadership trustworthy. We know that reading about a care provider online can only tell you so much. The real measure of care is found in the small moments, a warm greeting at the door, the way a carer remembers how someone takes their tea, the quiet patience shown during a difficult morning. If you are exploring home care for yourself or someone you love in Dartford or the wider Kent area, we would be glad to talk things through at your pace. Reach out when you are ready, ask any questions on your mind, and let us help you find the right way forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Care provided at The Base Business Park
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 1 September 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How The Base Business Park compares in Dartford
Measured against the 68 home care agencies registered in Dartford.
- CQC rating
- Good. 21 of the 68 agencies (31%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 1 September 2025. 2 of the 68 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2017. One of the longer established agencies. 57 of the 68 registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Ophrah Oak Ltd runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Dartford.
The local picture: Dartford
What the numbers say about home care in Dartford, 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: 8,500. Rising to 9,600 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,400. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 37%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 21%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 78%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 67 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 651 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.4 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 The Base Business Park
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 10 November 2017, so 8 years.
- Run by
- Ophrah Oak Ltd, which runs this service only.
- 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 The Base Business Park
Where is The Base Business Park located?
The Base Business Park is a home care agency based in Dartford, Kent (DA1 5FS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does The Base Business Park provide?
The Base Business Park 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 The Base Business Park's CQC rating?
The Base Business Park is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Base Business Park provide dementia care?
Yes. The Base Business Park supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about The Base Business Park
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. The Base Business Park 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. The Base Business Park covers roughly 10 miles from Dartford.
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
The Base Business Park 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 The Base Business Park. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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