The Engine House
The Engine House is a home care agency in Erith, Bexley (DA18 4AL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Engine House
At The Engine House, we provide home care across Erith and the wider Bexley area, supporting people to live well in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. We know how much it means to remain independent, and everything we do is shaped around that. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities. Each person we support has their own story, their own routines, and their own preferences, and we take the time to understand all of that before we begin. Care plans are built around the individual, not the other way around. Our most recent CQC inspection rated us as Good, which we are genuinely proud of. It reflects the consistency and thoughtfulness our team brings to their work every single day. We do not take that rating for granted, and we keep reviewing and improving how we operate so that the people we support always receive care they can rely on. What sets us apart, we think, is the relationships we build. Home care only works well when there is real trust between the person being supported, their family, and the carer coming through the door. We invest in that trust from the very first conversation. If you are looking for care for yourself or for someone you love, we would be glad to have a proper conversation about what support might look like and whether we are the right fit. There is no pressure and no obligation. We simply want to help people understand their options and make the best choice for their situation. You are always welcome to get in touch with us here in Erith. We look forward to hearing from you.
Care provided at The Engine House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 4 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Engine House
Where is The Engine House located?
The Engine House is a home care agency based in Erith, Bexley (DA18 4AL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does The Engine House provide?
The Engine House is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Engine House's CQC rating?
The Engine House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Engine House provide dementia care?
Yes. The Engine House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about The Engine House
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. The Engine House 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. The Engine House covers roughly 10 miles from Erith.
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 London
The Engine House has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £30 to £36 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from The Engine House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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