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Care homes in Chelsea offering sensory impairment care
Sensory impairment care is offered by 7 of the 16 care homes in Chelsea, with 320 beds between them. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 83% for sensory impairment care across England). Typical fees in Chelsea come to about £1,870 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Eden Grange was rated Good on 9 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 6 provide nursing.
- You can ask the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 6 rated care homes. 1 is not rated yet.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Chelsea offering sensory impairment care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7care homes registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- 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
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Teresa's Care Home | Jun 2025 | 26 | No | |
| 2 | Albert Suites at Battersea Place | Nov 2025 | 30 | Yes | |
| 3 | Eden Grange | Oct 2026 | 79 | Yes | |
| 4 | George Potter House | Apr 2025 | 69 | Yes | |
| 5 | KYN Hurlingham | Mar 2026 | 32 | Yes | |
| 6 | Garside House Nursing Home | Oct 2022 | 40 | Yes | |
| 7 | Loveday Belgravia | Not yet rated | – | 44 | Yes |
Every care home in Chelsea registered with CQC for sensory impairment care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Sensory impairment care in Chelsea: what the data shows
Registered for sensory impairment care: 7 out of 16 care homes in Chelsea (44%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all care homes here and above the 83% for care homes registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: St Teresa's Care Home, Albert Suites at Battersea Place and Eden Grange. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2022 and the newest from October 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 320, and nursing care at 6. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 44% of care homes list sensory impairment care, compared with 36% across Kensington and Chelsea.
Expect around £1,615 weekly for residential care in London, or £1,850 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Questions to ask care homes about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Kensington and Chelsea as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 7 | 6 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 11 | 10 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 3 | 2 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 5 | 5 |
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Kensington and Chelsea
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Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Chelsea
Which care homes in Chelsea offer sensory impairment care?
7 of the 16 CQC-registered care homes in Chelsea offer sensory impairment care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include St Teresa's Care Home, Albert Suites at Battersea Place and Eden Grange.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Chelsea have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical care home prices in Chelsea?
Average self-funder fees in London, 2026: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Chelsea?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 1 has older reports. Our checklist.
How does Chelsea compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 11, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Chelsea itself has 7, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Chelsea
- Sensory impairment care in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Camden 3.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Southwark 3.8 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.