Athlone Care
Athlone Care is a home care agency in Dartford, Kent (DA1 1RX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Athlone Care
We at Athlone Care are a home care agency based in Dartford, Kent, providing personalised support to people across the local community in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, dependable care that helps individuals maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life wherever they call home. Operating from the DA postcode area, we are well placed to reach families throughout Dartford and the surrounding parts of Kent. Because our care is delivered in your own home, the environment that matters most is the one you already know and love. We work alongside you to ensure that familiar surroundings remain a place of comfort, safety, and reassurance, whilst our team brings warmth and professionalism through your front door. Our care offering is broad, reflecting the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide older person care and dementia care for those who need understanding and continuity as memory and daily routines become more challenging. For adults living with a learning disability or autism, we offer support that is shaped around each person's preferences, communication style, and goals. We also work with younger adults and those managing mental health conditions, providing steady encouragement and practical assistance with everyday living. For individuals living with physical disability or visual and hearing impairment, our team focuses on enabling independence, helping with mobility, communication, and the daily tasks that make a real difference. We additionally support people experiencing eating disorders and those affected by alcohol or drug misuse, offering a non judgemental, person centred approach throughout. In practice, this means tailored care plans, consistent carers wherever possible, and ongoing conversations with families so that everyone feels informed and involved. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out on 27 October 2021, gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Within that, we were rated Good for being Effective and Caring, recognising the warmth of our team and the positive outcomes we achieve with the people we support. We were rated Requires Improvement in the Safe, Responsive, and Well led domains, and we take this feedback seriously. We are committed to building on our strengths and improving in every area so that families can feel confident in the care we provide. If you are exploring home care options for a loved one in Dartford or the wider Kent area, we would be glad to talk with you. Choosing care is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward with kindness and clarity.
Care provided at Athlone Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 5 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Athlone Care
Where is Athlone Care located?
Athlone Care is a home care agency based in Dartford, Kent (DA1 1RX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Athlone Care provide?
Athlone Care 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 Athlone Care's CQC rating?
Athlone Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 5 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Athlone Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Athlone Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Athlone Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Athlone Care 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. Athlone Care covers roughly 10 miles from Dartford.
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
Athlone Care 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 Athlone Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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