No Place Like Home
No Place Like Home is a home care agency in Faversham, Kent (ME13 0RH). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About No Place Like Home
We at No Place Like Home are proud to provide compassionate home care across Faversham and the surrounding Kent communities, supporting older people to live well within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Rooted in the heart of Faversham, our team works throughout the ME postcode area, bringing thoughtful, person centred support directly to the doorsteps of those who need it. There is something truly special about receiving care at home, surrounded by treasured photographs, beloved gardens, and the gentle rhythms of a life lovingly built. We believe that home is more than an address; it is a place of comfort, memory, and identity, and we work tirelessly to help our clients remain exactly where they wish to be. Our specialisms include older person care, home care, and dementia care, each delivered with warmth, patience, and genuine respect. For older clients, we offer reliable support with the everyday tasks that can become more challenging over time, from personal care and medication prompts to companionship and help around the home. For families navigating a dementia diagnosis, we understand how overwhelming this journey can feel. Our approach is calm, consistent, and tailored, focusing on preserving dignity, encouraging independence, and bringing reassurance to both clients and their loved ones. We take the time to learn each person's history, preferences, and routines, because we know that familiarity is one of the greatest gifts we can offer. We are immensely proud to hold an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission across every single domain, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This rating reflects the dedication of our team and our unwavering commitment to delivering care of the very highest standard. For families, an Outstanding rating offers reassurance that the support their loved one receives has been independently assessed as exceptional in every area that matters most. If you are exploring care options for yourself or someone dear to you in Faversham or the wider Kent area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please reach out for a warm, no obligation conversation about how we can help bring comfort, confidence, and quality care into your home.
Care provided at No Place Like Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 5 April 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of No Place Like Home. Report published 5 April 2019.
- 6 February 2019
Effective
Inspectors found the service was exceptionally effective. Staff had outstanding skills and a good understanding of each person's preferences. Staff training was built around people's individual needs. Inspectors said this had a significant impact on people's quality of life.
Caring
Inspectors found staff had real empathy for the people they supported and went 'the extra mile'. A relative said staff kept visiting to check on the family after their loved one's funeral.
Responsive
Inspectors found the service was exceptionally responsive. The service was designed around people's needs and wishes. Staff were matched with people by their interests and personality.
Well-led
Inspectors found the service was exceptionally well-led. It met its mission and values, which were to help people make the most of later life. There was a strong, visible person-centred culture. The service worked with charities and health and social care professionals, and acted on research to improve people's experiences.
What people told the inspectors
A relative said the service had delivered on its mission and values. A health care professional said the team matched the right people for the best outcomes.
They are authentic and compassionate (A relative of a person using the service)
Since the last inspection
Rated Outstanding in April 2019, the same overall rating as before (Outstanding).
Safe moved from Good to Outstanding; Caring moved from Good to Outstanding; Effective is still Outstanding; Responsive is still Outstanding; Well-led is still Outstanding.
- 5 April 2019: Routine inspection, rated Outstanding. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 28 July 2016: Routine inspection, rated Outstanding
- 16 October 2013: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How No Place Like Home compares in Swale
Measured against the 39 home care agencies registered in Swale.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 19 of the 39 agencies (49%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 5 April 2019. 21 of the 39 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- June 2013. One of the longer established agencies. 35 of the 39 registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. No Place Like Home Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Swale.
The local picture: Swale
What the numbers say about home care in Swale, 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: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 37 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 101 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 No Place Like Home
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 June 2013, so 13 years.
- Run by
- No Place Like Home Limited, 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 No Place Like Home
Where is No Place Like Home located?
No Place Like Home is a home care agency based in Faversham, Kent (ME13 0RH), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does No Place Like Home provide?
No Place Like Home is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is No Place Like Home's CQC rating?
No Place Like Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 5 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does No Place Like Home provide dementia care?
Yes. No Place Like Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about No Place Like Home
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. No Place Like Home 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. No Place Like Home covers roughly 10 miles from Faversham.
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
No Place Like Home 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 No Place Like Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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