Expertise Homecare Ashford
Expertise Homecare Ashford is a home care agency in Canterbury, Kent (CT4 8DR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Expertise Homecare Ashford
Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is a home care agency supporting people across Canterbury and the wider part of Kent we cover. We help people remain in their own homes, with support shaped around the way they already live. The people we visit include older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, people with a learning disability or who are autistic, people managing mental health conditions, people with a physical disability, and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Needs that varied cannot be met with a standard package, so we agree an individual plan with each person, put it in plain language, and revisit it whenever things change. In practice our calls cover personal care, help with medication, meals and drinks, support to move about the house safely, and help to get out to appointments, shops and the places people simply enjoy. For some, the most valuable part is the reliability of someone arriving when they said they would. We put a lot of effort into continuity. Being cared for is a personal thing, and having to explain yourself to a stranger every few days makes it harder than it needs to be, so we keep the same care workers visiting wherever we can. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We use feedback from the people we support and their families to keep improving on that, and we would always rather hear a concern early than find out about it late.
Care provided at Expertise Homecare Ashford
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 14 April 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury compares in Ashford
Measured against the 39 home care agencies registered in Ashford.
- CQC rating
- Good. 17 of the 39 agencies (44%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 14 April 2023. 6 of the 39 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2018. 26 of the 39 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Capella Care Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Ashford.
The local picture: Ashford
What the numbers say about home care in Ashford, 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: 15,000. Rising to 17,600 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 61%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 30%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 3 opened, 1 closed. 36 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 40 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.7 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 Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 8 January 2018, so 8 years.
- Run by
- Capella Care Limited, which runs this service only.
- 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 Expertise Homecare Ashford
Where is Expertise Homecare Ashford located?
Expertise Homecare Ashford is a home care agency based in Canterbury, Kent (CT4 8DR), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Expertise Homecare Ashford provide?
Expertise Homecare Ashford 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, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Expertise Homecare Ashford's CQC rating?
Expertise Homecare Ashford is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Expertise Homecare Ashford provide dementia care?
Yes. Expertise Homecare Ashford supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Expertise Homecare Ashford
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury 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. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury covers roughly 10 miles from Canterbury.
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
Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury 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 Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Dementia Care at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Good dementia care at home tends to lean on familiar surroundings, steady routines and workers who know the person well enough to spot when something is off. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered to support people living with dementia, which under CQC rules means visits should be planned around the individual rather than a fixed script. Families should ask how the agency chooses which workers visit, how continuity is protected when someone is on leave, and what training staff have had in dementia specifically. It is worth asking how they respond to distress during personal care, how they handle a person trying to leave the house at the wrong time, and how the plan is revisited as the condition progresses. Ask too how they liaise with the GP, memory service and family when things change.
Home Care at Expertise Homecare Ashford
A home care agency is regulated by the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care in someone's own home, which can range from a single short call a day to several longer visits covering washing, dressing, meals, medication and help getting out. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury covers Canterbury and the wider parts of Kent it serves, and was rated good by the CQC at its inspection in March 2020. Private hourly rates across the South East tend to fall between £29 and £35, while Kent County Council funds care at its own contracted rate for people assessed as eligible. Families should ask how the initial assessment works, how the care plan is written and shared, and how changes are communicated. It is also sensible to check how complaints, missed calls and medication concerns are handled.
Older Person Care at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Day to day support at home for an older person usually covers help with washing and dressing at the start of the day, prompts or hands on help with medication, meals and drinks through the day, and companionship on quieter afternoons. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered with the CQC for older person care, so families can expect regulated visits shaped around what someone can still do for themselves. Typical home care rates across the South East sit at around £29 to £35 an hour, though Kent County Council contributes at its own commissioned rate for eligible people. Ask how call times are agreed and protected, whether the same small group of workers covers each round, and what happens if a visit runs late. It is also worth asking whether night or twilight calls are offered, and how medication errors are recorded and reviewed.
Mental Health at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Stability, predictable visit times and being spoken to with dignity matter enormously for adults managing a mental health condition at home. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered to support this group alongside other regulated care types. Ask what experience workers have with mental health specifically, how they respond if someone is unwell or withdrawn on the day, and who they contact if a crisis develops between visits.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Sight or hearing loss changes small everyday things, from how a worker announces themselves at the door to how medication is checked and confirmed. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered to support people with a visual or hearing impairment. Ask how staff are briefed on communication preferences, whether they use consistent phrases and positioning, and how written information such as the care plan is provided in a format the person can actually use.
Younger Adults at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Adults under 65 receiving care at home often want their week to look like anyone else's, with work, study, friendships and hobbies rather than only appointments. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered to support younger adults across its Kent patch. Ask how visit times flex around a working or social life, and how support is planned around getting out to the places the person actually wants to go.
Learning Disability and Autism at Expertise Homecare Ashford
Support for adults with a learning disability or autistic adults works best when it is built around the person's own routines, communication style and sensory needs rather than a generic package. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered for this group, so plans should be agreed with the person and anyone who speaks for them. Ask how goals around independence are tracked, and how Kent County Council reviews and reassessments feed back into day to day visits.
Physical Disability at Expertise Homecare Ashford
For someone with a physical disability, home care often centres on safe transfers, personal care, and enabling as much independence as the person wants to keep. Expertise Homecare Ashford and Canterbury is registered for physical disability support in Canterbury and the surrounding area. Ask how they work with existing equipment such as hoists or profiling beds, whether they coordinate with occupational therapy, and how risk assessments are refreshed when needs change.
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