Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme
Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme is a home care agency in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 4EE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme
Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme works with people in and around Sittingbourne in their own homes. Our starting point is what somebody wants their life to look like, and then the practical question of what support would make that possible. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, older people who need help with daily tasks, and younger adults. A great deal of what we do is about independence rather than dependence. Where somebody can take on more for themselves, whether that is cooking, shopping, managing money, using transport or getting into work or study, we would rather spend the time helping them get there than doing it for them because it is quicker. Keeping the same workers with the same people matters to us. Being properly known makes it much easier for somebody to say when things are not going well, and it means changes get noticed early rather than late. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We treat that as the standard to maintain rather than a badge to display. If you are looking into supported living in this part of Kent, we are glad to talk through what we could offer and equally willing to say when something else would suit somebody better.
Care provided at Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 22 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme compares in Swale
Measured against the 39 home care agencies registered in Swale.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 39 agencies (49%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 42%.
- Latest report
- 22 October 2019. 19 of the 39 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2016. 29 of the 39 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- 4 services. Cartref Homes UK Limited 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 Swale.
The local picture: Swale
What the numbers say about home care in Swale, 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: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 37 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 101 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.4 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 Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 2 February 2016, so 10 years.
- Run by
- Cartref Homes UK Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. All 4 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 Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme
Where is Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme located?
Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme is a home care agency based in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 4EE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme provide?
Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme's CQC rating?
Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme 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. Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme covers roughly 10 miles from Sittingbourne.
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
Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme 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 Cartref Homes Supported Living Scheme. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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