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Care homes in Richmond upon Thames offering sensory impairment care
Of the 40 care homes in Richmond upon Thames, 9 offer sensory impairment care, 187 beds in all; 6 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is United Response (4). 88% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 83% for sensory impairment care across England. Expect to pay in Richmond upon Thames about £1,670 a week for residential care and £1,870 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to United Response - 29 Mayfair Avenue: Good, on 26 August 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 9 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 2 have nursing care.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 7 of the 8 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Richmond upon Thames offering sensory impairment care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 9care homes on the CQC register
- 88%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 9are registered for dementia
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers sensory impairment care in Richmond upon Thames
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 40
- Residential care · 32
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Elderly care · 23
- Learning disability care · 23
- Dementia care · 19
- Physical disability care · 14
- Sensory impairment care · 9
- Nursing care · 8
- Mental health care · 5
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Response - 29 Mayfair Avenue | Aug 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 2 | St Mary's House | Aug 2025 | 24 | No | |
| 3 | Viera Gray House | May 2025 | 41 | No | |
| 4 | Nightingale House | Nov 2022 | 21 | No | |
| 5 | United Response - 8 -10 Woodlawn Crescent | Jan 2023 | 4 | No | |
| 6 | United Response - 36 Harvey Road | Oct 2022 | 5 | No | |
| 7 | United Response - The Swallows 183 -189 Hanworth Road | Jan 2023 | 6 | No | |
| 8 | Roy Kinnear House | Aug 2025 | 6 | Yes | |
| 9 | Hampton Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 76 | Yes |
All care homes in Richmond upon Thames with a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Sensory impairment care in Richmond upon Thames: ratings, size and cost
Registered for sensory impairment care: 9 out of 40 care homes in Richmond upon Thames (23%). Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: 7 points below the 95% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 83% for sensory impairment care.
United Response - 29 Mayfair Avenue, St Mary's House and Viera Gray House lead the list for sensory impairment care. Ratings run from October 2022 to August 2025, and 4 are from the last two years. Between them they have 187 registered beds; 2 also provide nursing care. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Typical weekly fees in London: about £1,615 residential, £1,850 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.
What sensory impairment care involves
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.
What to ask about sensory impairment care
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
Helpline: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. All sensory impairment care in Richmond upon Thames.
Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames | – | 9 | 7 |
| Hounslow | 2.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 3.9 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Ealing | 4.4 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 4.8 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 5.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Worcester Park | 6.0 mi | 9 | 7 |
Council support
Richmond upon Thames
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Common questions about sensory impairment care in Richmond upon Thames
Which care homes in Richmond upon Thames offer sensory impairment care?
9 of the 40 CQC-registered care homes in Richmond upon Thames offer sensory impairment care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include United Response - 29 Mayfair Avenue, St Mary's House and Viera Gray House.
Are care homes in Richmond upon Thames well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (88%) of the 8 rated, while 1 is rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does a care home cost in Richmond upon Thames?
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 I get help from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames with the cost of a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames.
How should I compare care homes in Richmond upon Thames?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 9 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 4 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Richmond upon Thames for sensory impairment care?
Counting sensory impairment care: Richmond upon Thames 9 (7 Good or Outstanding); Hounslow (2.3 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingston upon Thames (3.9 miles): 14, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Thames Ditton (4.2 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
- Sensory impairment care in Hounslow 2.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kingston upon Thames 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Thames Ditton 4.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ealing 4.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Sunbury-on-Thames 4.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hammersmith and Fulham 5.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Walton-on-Thames 5.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Worcester Park 6.0 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.