Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)
Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) is a home care agency in Gravesend, Kent (DA12 2DL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)
We are Bluebird Care covering Gravesham and Dartford, supporting people in their own homes across this part of Kent. The people we visit include older people, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Calls range from a short morning visit through to several a day, covering personal care, medication, meals, help to move safely around the home, shopping, appointments and company. Continuity is the part of this work we take most seriously. It is far easier to send whoever is nearest, and the result is a stream of strangers coming into somebody's house at the most personal moments of their day. Building a small regular team around each person takes more effort and means the person at the door knows the household, knows where things are kept and knows what the person is normally like. We agree support with the individual and with whoever they want involved, write it in plain language and revisit it as things change. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are arranging care at home locally, please get in touch. We are happy to come out and talk it over with no obligation on your part.
Care provided at Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 26 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) compares in Gravesham
Measured against the 28 home care agencies registered in Gravesham.
- CQC rating
- Good. 10 of the 28 agencies (36%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 26 August 2021. 4 of the 28 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2011. One of the longer established agencies. 26 of the 28 registered more recently.
- Provider
- 2 services. Ampi Limited runs 2 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Gravesham.
The local picture: Gravesham
What the numbers say about home care in Gravesham, 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: 9,500. Rising to 10,100 by 2035, up 7%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 30%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 14%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 27 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 318 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.6 miles).
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Good to know about Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 16 March 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Ampi Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. All 2 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 Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)
Where is Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) located?
Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) is a home care agency based in Gravesend, Kent (DA12 2DL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) provide?
Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)'s CQC rating?
Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) provide dementia care?
Yes. Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) 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. Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) covers roughly 10 miles from Gravesend.
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
Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford) 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 Bluebird Care (Gravesham & Dartford). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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