Royalcare- Thanet
Royalcare- Thanet is a home care agency in Broadstairs, Kent (CT10 2QQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Royalcare- Thanet
We at Royalcare Thanet are proud to offer compassionate home care across Broadstairs and the wider Kent community, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the heart of Broadstairs within the CT postcode area, our team is ideally positioned to reach individuals and families throughout this much loved coastal town and its surrounding neighbourhoods. As a home care agency, we bring our support directly to you, meaning there is no need to leave familiar surroundings, treasured belongings, or the comfort of your own routine. Whether you live in a quiet residential street, a seaside flat, or a family home filled with memories, our carers come to you, ready to help with as much or as little as is needed. Our care is shaped around the individual. We support older people who value a helping hand to remain independent, as well as younger adults navigating their own care needs. For those living with dementia, we provide gentle, patient support that prioritises dignity, routine, and reassurance, helping families feel confident that their loved one is in understanding hands. We also offer care for people experiencing mental health challenges, working sensitively to promote wellbeing and stability in daily life. For individuals with a physical disability, we focus on practical, respectful assistance that empowers rather than restricts, ensuring that personal goals and preferences remain at the centre of every visit. We also support people with visual or hearing impairments, adapting how we communicate and assist so that no one feels overlooked or rushed. In practice, this means our carers take the time to listen, to learn the small details that matter, and to deliver support in a way that feels natural and personal rather than clinical. For families, this approach offers real peace of mind. Knowing that a trusted carer is visiting a parent, partner, or relative, helping with daily tasks, offering companionship, and keeping an eye on wellbeing, can ease the worry that often accompanies caring from a distance. We aim to be a steady, reliable presence in the lives of those we support, building relationships founded on trust, warmth, and consistency. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in May 2022, gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We were pleased that the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good in three important areas: Effective, Caring, and Responsive. These ratings reflect the heart of what we do, delivering care that achieves good outcomes, treating people with kindness, and responding thoughtfully to changing needs. We acknowledge that the Safe and Well led domains were rated as Requires Improvement, and we take this feedback seriously. We are committed to learning, strengthening our practices, and continuing to develop so that every aspect of our care meets the high standards our community deserves. Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we understand that families often come to us at a moment of uncertainty or change. If you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one in Broadstairs or the surrounding Kent area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are here to listen without pressure, answer your questions honestly, and help you find the right path forward, whatever that may look like for your family.
Care provided at Royalcare- Thanet
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 15 September 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Royalcare- Thanet compares in Thanet
Measured against the 28 home care agencies registered in Thanet.
- CQC rating
- Good. 16 of the 28 agencies (57%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 15 September 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other agencies has published a newer one.
- Registered
- December 2020. 14 of the 28 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- 4 services. Sreevijay Ltd runs 4 adult social care services.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Thanet.
The local picture: Thanet
What the numbers say about home care in Thanet, 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: 18,100. Rising to 20,300 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 5 opened, 1 closed. 21 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 29 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.5 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 Royalcare- Thanet
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 December 2020, so 5 years.
- Run by
- Sreevijay Ltd, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. 2 of the 3 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 Royalcare- Thanet
Where is Royalcare- Thanet located?
Royalcare- Thanet is a home care agency based in Broadstairs, Kent (CT10 2QQ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Royalcare- Thanet provide?
Royalcare- Thanet is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Royalcare- Thanet's CQC rating?
Royalcare- Thanet is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Royalcare- Thanet provide dementia care?
Yes. Royalcare- Thanet supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Royalcare- Thanet
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Royalcare- Thanet 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. Royalcare- Thanet covers roughly 10 miles from Broadstairs.
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
Royalcare- Thanet 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 Royalcare- Thanet. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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