Brooklands Homecare

Brooklands Homecare is a home care agency in Edenbridge, Kent (TN8 5QR). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.

About Brooklands Homecare

Brooklands Homecare supports people in their own homes in Edenbridge and across the surrounding villages of Kent. Most of the people who come to us want the same thing: to carry on living where they are, with enough help to make that safe and comfortable, and without handing over any more of their independence than they need to. We support older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, and people with physical disabilities or with sight and hearing loss. The visits we make range from a short morning call to help someone wash, dress and take their medication, through to several longer visits a day covering meals, mobility and company. Some people want us to take on the shopping and the laundry. Others want an hour of conversation and a walk. We fit the calls around the life that is already being lived. Before we start we sit down with the person and, if they want, their family, and agree what the support should look like. We write that down plainly so everybody knows what has been arranged, and we revisit it when needs change. Our carers are trained, supervised and matched to people thoughtfully, and we keep the team around each person as small and as consistent as we can manage. If you are looking into care at home in this part of Kent, do get in touch. We are happy to explain honestly what we can and cannot offer.

Care provided at Brooklands Homecare

• Older person care
• Dementia care
• Mental health care
• Physical disability support
• Sensory impairment support
• Younger adults care

• Covers approximately 10 miles
• Last CQC inspection: 21 October 2025

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Brooklands Homecare

Where is Brooklands Homecare located?

Brooklands Homecare is a home care agency based in Edenbridge, Kent (TN8 5QR), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Brooklands Homecare provide?

Brooklands Homecare 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 Brooklands Homecare's CQC rating?

Brooklands Homecare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 21 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Brooklands Homecare provide dementia care?

Yes. Brooklands Homecare supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about Brooklands Homecare

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. Brooklands Homecare Ltd 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. Brooklands Homecare Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Edenbridge.

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

Brooklands Homecare Ltd 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 Brooklands Homecare Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Brooklands Homecare

Dementia Care at Brooklands Homecare

Familiarity does most of the work in dementia care at home, both in who turns up and when they arrive. Short clear instructions and a willingness to try again in ten minutes achieve more than persistence in the moment. Brooklands Homecare is registered for dementia care alongside general home support. Ask what dementia training the carers hold, how distress or refusal is handled, and what would happen if a client began leaving the house at night. Given the questions raised at the last inspection, it is also worth asking how visits are monitored and how families raise concerns.

Home Care at Brooklands Homecare

Buying care by the hour keeps someone in their own house, which is why most families look at it first. Brooklands Homecare in Edenbridge is registered for home care, covering personal care, medication support, meal preparation and practical help indoors. The Care Quality Commission rated the service inadequate at its inspection in October 2025, so the published report should be read carefully before any decision is made. It is also fair to ask the agency directly what has been put right since then and who is overseeing the improvements. Hourly rates in the South East usually fall between £29 and £35, so the weekly cost depends on the pattern of calls agreed.

Older Person Care at Brooklands Homecare

Older people usually need help with a handful of specific things rather than the whole day, typically a wash, dressing, medication and a meal. Brooklands Homecare is registered for older person care in the surrounding area. Families should ask how long each visit lasts, how many carers would be involved in a month, and what the agency does when one is late or absent. The availability of evening, weekend and overnight calls is worth confirming at the outset, along with how concerns are raised and answered. Rates across the South East are commonly quoted between £29 and £35 an hour, and Kent can assess anyone who may be entitled to funded support.

Mental Health at Brooklands Homecare

Predictability and plain respect are the two things that most help someone managing a mental health condition. Brooklands Homecare is registered for mental health support at home. Ask what experience the carers have, how they would notice a deterioration, and which services they would involve if a crisis developed.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at Brooklands Homecare

Habits count for more than equipment where sight or hearing has gone, including saying who you are on arrival and leaving nothing moved. Brooklands Homecare is registered to support people with visual or hearing impairment. Families should ask how these needs are written into the plan, whether paperwork comes in large print, and how carers confirm they have been understood.

Younger Adults at Brooklands Homecare

A rota designed around retired clients rarely suits someone who has to be at work by half past eight. Brooklands Homecare is registered to support adults under 65. Ask how far visit times can move, whether carers are matched for age and interests, and what goals beyond personal care are recorded.

Physical Disability at Brooklands Homecare

Moving safely between bed, chair and bathroom is the practical heart of support for a physical disability. Brooklands Homecare is registered in this category. Ask how carers are trained on the equipment already in the house, whether two attend where a transfer needs it, and how the plan keeps someone doing what they still can.

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