Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton
Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton is a home care agency in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 1PT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton
We at Lauriem Complete Care Ditton are proud to provide compassionate home care across Maidstone and the surrounding communities of Kent, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Operating from the Ditton area on the outskirts of Maidstone, our team is ideally placed to reach families throughout the ME postcode region and the wider South East. Because we deliver care in your own home, the environment is one you have already made your own, filled with familiar furniture, treasured photographs, and the everyday comforts that bring reassurance. Our role is to fit gently around that life, bringing skilled support to your doorstep whilst respecting the routines and rhythms that matter most to you. Our care reflects the diverse needs of the people we visit. We support older people who would value a helping hand with daily living, from personal care and medication prompts to companionship and meal preparation. For families navigating a diagnosis of dementia, we offer patient, person centred support that focuses on the individual behind the condition, encouraging independence whilst providing the gentle structure that can make each day feel calmer and more manageable. We also work with younger adults, including people living with a learning disability, autism, or a physical disability. Here, our approach is rooted in choice and empowerment. We listen carefully, take time to understand goals and preferences, and shape our support around what each person wants their life to look like, whether that involves help getting ready for work or college, support to enjoy hobbies and social activities, or assistance with the practicalities of running a home. In practice, this means families can expect continuity, clear communication, and care plans that evolve as needs change. We understand that inviting a care team into your home is a significant step, and we work hard to build trusting relationships from the very first visit. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission, carried out in November 2025, rated us as Requires Improvement overall. We want to be open about this. The CQC found our care to be Good in three key areas: Effective, Caring, and Responsive. That recognition reflects the warmth, skill, and attentiveness our team brings to every visit, and the way we tailor support to each person we work with. At the same time, the inspection identified areas within Safe and Well led where we need to do better, and we are taking this feedback seriously. We have a clear improvement plan in place, and we are committed to strengthening every aspect of what we do so that the quality of our leadership and safety practices fully matches the kindness our clients already experience. If you are exploring home care options for a loved one in Maidstone or the wider Kent area, we would welcome the chance to talk with you. Choosing care is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to answer your questions honestly, share more about our approach, and help you decide whether we are the right fit for your family.
Care provided at Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 17 November 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Lauriem Complete Care Limited - Ditton compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 54 home care agencies registered in Maidstone.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 19 of the 54 agencies (35%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 17 November 2025. The most recent report in the area. None of the other agencies has published a newer one.
- Registered
- August 2015. One of the longer established agencies. 47 of the 54 registered more recently.
- Provider
- 9 services. Lauriem Complete Care Limited runs 9 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Maidstone.
The local picture: Maidstone
What the numbers say about home care in Maidstone, 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: 19,200. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 2 opened, 4 closed. 50 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 160 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 Lauriem Complete Care Limited - Ditton
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 August 2015, so 11 years.
- Run by
- Lauriem Complete Care Limited, which runs 9 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 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 Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton
Where is Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton located?
Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton is a home care agency based in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 1PT), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton provide?
Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton 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, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton's CQC rating?
Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 17 November 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton provide dementia care?
Yes. Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Lauriem Complete Care - Ditton
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Lauriem Complete Care Limited - Ditton 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. Lauriem Complete Care Limited - Ditton covers roughly 10 miles from Maidstone.
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
Lauriem Complete Care Limited - Ditton 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 Lauriem Complete Care Limited - Ditton. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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