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At Prestige Care Connect, we believe families deserve clear, honest information about care costs from the start.

Our pricing reflects the quality, nurse-led, CQC-registered care we provide, while remaining fair and transparent. Every care package is tailored to individual needs and confirmed following a free, no-obligation assessment.

Private Home Care Rates (Guide)

The prices below are guide rates for private, self-funded care.

ServiceWhat’s IncludedGuide Price
Visiting Home CarePersonal care, medication support, meals and companionship. Minimum 1-hour visits.From £24–£28 per hour
Reablement / Hospital Discharge SupportShort-term support following hospital discharge to promote safe recovery and independence.From £24–£28 per hour
Night Sitting (Waking Night)Overnight active support for safety, reassurance and monitoring.From £180 per night
Sleep-In NightOvernight presence with minimal intervention.From £140 per night
Live-In Care24-hour, dedicated support in your own home with nurse-led oversight.From £1,350 per week
Dementia & Specialist CareNurse-led support for dementia, physical or sensory disabilities, or complex needs.Individually assessed

These are guideline private rates. Final pricing depends on care complexity, travel distance and visit frequency. All packages are confirmed following an in-person assessment.

What Affects the Cost of Care?

Final pricing is confirmed following an assessment and may depend on:

  • Level of care and supervision required
  • Visit length and frequency
  • Complexity of needs
  • Travel distance
  • Daytime, night or live-in support
  • Short-term or ongoing care

We will always explain costs clearly before care begins.

Nurse-Led Oversight and Value

Our services are overseen with nurse-led clinical input, ensuring:

  • Safer decision-making
  • Appropriate escalation of concerns
  • Regular review of care needs
  • Reassurance for families

This approach supports quality, safety and continuity of care.

Funding Through Kent County Council

Our published rates apply to people arranging their own care. If your care is arranged or supported through Kent County Council (KCC), the Council will carry out a means-tested financial assessment to decide how much you personally contribute.

Savings / CapitalKCC Assessment Outcome
Over £23,250You usually pay the full cost of care.
£14,250 – £23,250KCC applies a “tariff income”.
Below £14,250You normally pay only from your income after essential expenses.

KCC also considers Disability-Related Expenditure (DRE) — extra costs directly due to a health condition or disability — which may reduce your assessed charge.

While your financial assessment is in progress, charges may be provisional and later adjusted or backdated once confirmed. We strongly encourage clients to request a financial assessment from KCC before arranging ongoing care, so that any reduction can be applied correctly.

Funding and Support Options

If your care is arranged or funded through Kent County Council or NHS Continuing Healthcare, your personal contribution will be based on a financial assessment carried out by the relevant authority. We are happy to guide families through the options and explain how the process works.

1. Private / Self-Funded Care
We provide a transparent service agreement with straightforward weekly or monthly invoicing — no hidden fees or unexpected costs.

2. Local Authority Funding (KCC)
Kent County Council may contribute towards your care following a means-tested assessment, and may also consider Disability-Related Expenditure to reduce your personal contribution.

3. Direct Payments
If you receive Direct Payments from KCC, you can choose Prestige Care Connect as your preferred provider. We will send invoices directly, and your allocated funding can cover the agreed costs.

4. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
For individuals whose needs are primarily medical, CHC funding may cover your care in full. We work closely with NHS Kent & Medway teams to ensure a smooth, coordinated service.

5. Short-Term Reablement Support
If your care is part of a short-term reablement plan (up to six weeks), it may be funded entirely by KCC — helping you regain confidence and independence at no cost.

Working in Line with Local Authority Policy

Prestige Care Connect operates fully in line with Kent County Council’s Charging for Care Provided in Your Own Home and Support in the Community guidance. We do not charge for assessments, advice, or short-term enablement (up to six weeks) when provided under local-authority arrangements. All client invoices and care plans reflect KCC’s approach to financial assessments, Disability-Related Expenditure and provisional charges.

Contract and terms of service: charges may be provisional while a local-authority financial assessment is pending or under review. Once KCC confirms your contribution, invoices will be reconciled or backdated in line with Council policy.

Areas We Cover

We proudly support individuals and families across Dartford, Swanley, Gravesham, Northfleet and surrounding North Kent communities.

We also welcome private enquiries from nearby areas, subject to staff availability.

Our Promise

  1. Transparent invoicing — no hidden fees or unclear adjustments.
  2. Fair pay for carers — ensuring consistent, motivated staff delivering continuity of care.
  3. Local and accountable — we live and work in the same communities we serve.
  4. Nurse-led oversight — professional governance behind every care plan.

In your home, we’re here for you — clear, caring and simple.

Unsure what level of care is needed or what costs to expect? We take time to listen, answer questions honestly, and help you make informed decisions about care. Call us to arrange a free, no-obligation assessment.
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