Caremark (Dover)
Caremark (Dover) is a home care agency in Deal, Kent (CT14 0EN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Caremark (Dover)
Caremark provides care at home for people living in Deal, Dover and the surrounding parts of east Kent. Home care is the whole of what we do, and we think there is merit in concentrating on one thing and doing it well. Our carers visit people in their own homes to help with whatever has become difficult. That might be getting up and dressed, managing medication, preparing meals, moving safely around the house, or keeping on top of the domestic jobs that quietly turn into obstacles. For some people a single short visit each day is enough to keep everything running. For others we come several times a day, or in the evening when the house feels emptiest. We plan support with the person, not for them, and we agree from the start what they would rather do themselves. Arrangements are reviewed as circumstances change. Wherever we can we send the same carers to the same households, because familiarity is what turns a visit from an interruption into something people look forward to. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. If you are thinking about care at home for yourself or a relative, give us a ring. We will come out, talk it through properly and tell you honestly what we can and cannot cover.
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 15 July 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Caremark (Dover) compares in Dover
Measured against the 24 home care agencies registered in Dover.
- CQC rating
- Good. 13 of the 24 agencies (54%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 15 July 2021. 9 of the 24 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2019. 14 of the 24 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Costain Care (Dover) Limited runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Dover.
The local picture: Dover
What the numbers say about home care in Dover, 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: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 2 opened, 2 closed. 19 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 29 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.6 miles).
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Good to know about Caremark (Dover)
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 October 2019, so 7 years.
- Run by
- Costain Care (Dover) 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 Caremark (Dover)
Where is Caremark (Dover) located?
Caremark (Dover) is a home care agency based in Deal, Kent (CT14 0EN), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What is Caremark (Dover)'s CQC rating?
Caremark (Dover) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 July 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Caremark (Dover)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Caremark (Dover) does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
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. Caremark (Dover) covers roughly 10 miles from Deal.
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
Caremark (Dover) 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 Caremark (Dover). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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