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Care homes in Chelsea offering residential care
4 out of 16 care homes in Chelsea are registered for residential care, holding 86 beds in total. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% for residential care across England. Typical fees in Chelsea come to about £1,640 a week for residential careestimated. On 20 May 2026, Norton House was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 2.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Chelsea offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4registered care homes
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2support people with dementia
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers residential care in Chelsea
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 16
- Elderly care · 13
- Dementia care · 12
- Nursing care · 12
- Physical disability care · 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Mental health care · 4
- Residential care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Teresa's Care Home | Jun 2025 | 26 | No | |
| 2 | Cambuslodge UK Limited | Feb 2026 | 5 | No | |
| 3 | Norton House | May 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 4 | Harwood Road | Dec 2023 | 15 | No |
All care homes in Chelsea with a CQC registration for residential care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Residential care in Chelsea by the numbers
4 of the 16 care homes in Chelsea are registered with CQC for residential care (25%). England-wide, 84% of care homes registered for residential care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).
For residential care, the top rated care homes are St Teresa's Care Home, Cambuslodge UK Limited and Norton House. Ratings run from December 2023 to May 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. They have 86 registered beds in total.
Across Kensington and Chelsea, 5 care homes are registered for residential care, and 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Kensington and Chelsea, 45% of care homes are registered for residential care, against 25% here.
In London, residential care typically costs about £1,615 a week and nursing care about £1,850. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
What to ask about residential care
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Kensington and Chelsea: care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 4 | 4 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 13 | 13 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 26 | 20 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 10 | 10 |
| Camden | 3.6 mi | 6 | 6 |
Help from the council
Kensington and Chelsea
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Kensington and Chelsea
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Chelsea
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about residential care in Chelsea
How many care homes in Chelsea offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 4 of the 16 registered care homes in Chelsea (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are St Teresa's Care Home, Cambuslodge UK Limited and Norton House.
How are care homes in Chelsea rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 4. Of those, 4 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Chelsea?
Self-funder fees in London: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
How can I pick between care homes in Chelsea?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 4 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 1. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about residential care in towns near Chelsea?
Chelsea has 4, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 13, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Chelsea area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Chelsea
- Residential care in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Residential care in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Residential care in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Residential care in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Residential care in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Residential care in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Residential care in Camden 3.6 mi
- Residential care in Southwark 3.8 mi
Also in Chelsea, and guides
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.