River Stone (UK)
River Stone (UK) is a home care agency in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 2GE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About River Stone (UK)
River Stone supports people in their own homes in Sittingbourne and the surrounding parts of Kent. We work with older people and younger adults, with people living with dementia or mental ill health, with people who have physical disabilities, with adults who have a learning disability or are autistic, and with people dealing with problems related to alcohol or drugs. That breadth means individual planning rather than a standard package. We meet the person first, find out what daily life genuinely needs, and write it down in language they can follow. For some it is personal care morning and evening. For others it is longer visits, help with medication, or somebody alongside a person to hold a routine together through a difficult period. We stay in close contact with families, GPs, community teams and social workers. People with complicated needs are usually let down in the gaps between organisations, and staying in touch is the simplest way of preventing that. We are straightforward about what we can and cannot do. If somebody needs more than home care can safely provide, we say so rather than letting things drift. Keeping the same carers with the same households is a priority, because trust takes a long time to build. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us to discuss support.
Care provided at River Stone (UK)
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 11 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How River Stone (UK) Limited 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
- 11 August 2023. 5 of the 39 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- April 2022. 17 of the 39 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. River Stone (UK) Limited runs this agency only.
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 River Stone (UK) Limited
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 19 April 2022, so 4 years.
- Run by
- River Stone (UK) 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 River Stone (UK)
Where is River Stone (UK) located?
River Stone (UK) is a home care agency based in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 2GE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does River Stone (UK) provide?
River Stone (UK) 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, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is River Stone (UK)'s CQC rating?
River Stone (UK) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does River Stone (UK) provide dementia care?
Yes. River Stone (UK) supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about River Stone (UK)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. River Stone (UK) Limited 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. River Stone (UK) Limited 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
River Stone (UK) Limited 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 River Stone (UK) Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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