Royal Care
Royal Care is a home care agency in Dover, Kent (CT17 0HL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Royal Care
Royal Care Dover supports people in their own homes in Dover and across this corner of Kent. We take on a wider range of need than many agencies. Most of our work is with older adults, a good number living with dementia. We also support younger adults, people managing a mental health condition, people with a physical disability, and people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing. We take on work involving eating disorders, and work involving alcohol or drugs, both of which are frequently declined elsewhere. Being willing to take that work on means being careful about who we send rather than filling gaps on a rota. Supporting somebody with an eating disorder, or alongside a drink or drug problem, asks for steadiness rather than opinion, a willingness to come back after a difficult week, and the judgement to know when a situation needs somebody with different training. We recruit and supervise with that in mind, and we say plainly when something is beyond us. The practical help is the same throughout. Washing and dressing, medicines, meals, shopping, housework, appointments, getting out of the house, and someone keeping a quiet eye on how a person is doing. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ring us and we will come out and talk it through properly.
Care provided at Royal Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 15 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Royal Care Dover compares in Dover
Measured against the 24 home care agencies registered in Dover.
- CQC rating
- Good. 13 of the 24 agencies (54%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 15 July 2023. 5 of the 24 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- May 2024. 7 of the 24 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- 4 services. Sreevijay Ltd runs 4 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Dover.
The local picture: Dover
What the numbers say about home care in Dover, 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: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 2 opened, 2 closed. 19 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 29 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.6 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 Royal Care Dover
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 May 2024, so 2 years.
- Run by
- Sreevijay Ltd, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. 2 of the 3 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.
Common questions about Royal Care
Where is Royal Care located?
Royal Care is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent (CT17 0HL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Royal Care provide?
Royal Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Royal Care's CQC rating?
Royal Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Royal Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Royal Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Royal Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Royal Care Dover 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. Royal Care Dover covers roughly 10 miles from Dover.
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
Royal Care Dover 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 Royal Care Dover. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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