Chameleon Care
Chameleon Care is a home care agency in Dover, Kent (CT17 0HL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Chameleon Care
Chameleon Care in Dover supports people in their own homes across Dover and the surrounding parts of Kent. We work with older people, adults living with dementia, those managing a mental health condition, people with a physical disability, and younger adults who need support to live independently. Every arrangement begins with a proper conversation. We want to understand how somebody likes their day to run, what they still manage perfectly well themselves and where a hand would genuinely make a difference. That becomes a written plan in plain language which our carers follow and which we revisit as circumstances change rather than leaving it filed away. Visits can cover personal care, help with medication, preparing meals, household tasks, shopping, getting to appointments and simply spending time with someone. Some people want a short morning call. Others need support several times a day. Continuity matters a great deal in home care, so we keep the team around each person small. A familiar face at a predictable hour is worth far more than an efficient rota, and familiar carers notice when things are different and can raise a concern early. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to talk through what support could look like.
Care provided at Chameleon Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 20 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Chameleon Care Ltd (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
- 20 February 2020. 10 of the 24 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2023. 8 of the 24 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- 3 services. Chameleon Care Limited runs 3 adult social care services.
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).
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 Chameleon Care Ltd (Dover)
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 20 December 2023, so 2 years.
- Run by
- Chameleon Care Limited, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. All 2 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 Chameleon Care
Where is Chameleon Care located?
Chameleon Care is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent (CT17 0HL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Chameleon Care provide?
Chameleon Care 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, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Chameleon Care's CQC rating?
Chameleon Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Chameleon Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Chameleon Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Chameleon Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Chameleon Care Ltd (Dover) 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. Chameleon Care Ltd (Dover) covers roughly 10 miles from Dover.
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
Chameleon Care Ltd (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 Chameleon Care Ltd (Dover). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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