ComCare
ComCare is a home care agency in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 7NE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About ComCare
Here at ComCare, we provide home care support to people across Herne Bay and the wider Kent area, helping individuals live comfortably and independently in the place they know best: their own home. We work with a broad range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with a learning disability or autism, a physical disability, or a visual or hearing impairment. Every person we support has their own routines, preferences and goals, and we take the time to understand what matters to each individual before we do anything else. Care that fits around someone's life is always going to work better than care that asks people to fit around ours. Our team is trained to support people in a way that respects their dignity and keeps them in control of their own day to day lives. Whether that means helping with personal care, assisting with daily tasks, or simply being a reliable and friendly presence, we try to get it right in a way that feels natural rather than clinical. We are proud that our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in an overall rating of Good. That matters to us, not as a badge to display, but as a reflection of the consistent effort our staff put in every single day. We do not take that lightly, and we continue to look at how we can improve and do better for the people in our care. If you are looking for home care support for yourself or someone you care about in Herne Bay or the surrounding area, we would be very happy to have a conversation with you. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a straightforward chat about what you need and how we might be able to help.
Care provided at ComCare
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 25 February 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How ComCare compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 42 home care agencies registered in Canterbury.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 42 agencies (45%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 25 February 2023. 6 of the 42 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established agencies. 37 of the 42 registered more recently.
- Provider
- 6 services. Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities runs 6 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Canterbury.
The local picture: Canterbury
What the numbers say about home care in Canterbury, 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: 19,800. Rising to 23,300 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 2 opened, 0 closed. 39 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 48 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.5 miles).
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Good to know about ComCare
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 21 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 6 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 ComCare
Where is ComCare located?
ComCare is a home care agency based in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 7NE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does ComCare provide?
ComCare is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is ComCare's CQC rating?
ComCare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about ComCare
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. ComCare does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
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. ComCare covers roughly 10 miles from Herne Bay.
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
ComCare 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 ComCare. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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