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Dementia care at home in Chelsea
Dementia care is offered by 24 of the 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea. CQC has rated 17 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea was rated Good on 16 January 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 17 of the 17 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 7 are not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
- The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Chelsea", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 24CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 34
- Elderly care · 31
- Care for adults under 65 · 29
- Physical disability care · 26
- Dementia care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 11
- Children's care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Supported living · 4
All agencies covering Chelsea with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Dementia care in Chelsea: what the data shows
Registered for dementia care: 24 out of 34 agencies covering Chelsea (71%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea, Graceful Care - Wandsworth and Ashbourne Healthcare Services. Ratings run from January 2020 to January 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Chelsea centre: 24 offices. 7 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kensington and Chelsea, 60% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 71% here.
In London, weekday visiting care typically costs about £37.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,800 a week. Where these figures come from.
Dementia care: what it means
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
What to ask about dementia care
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in Kensington and Chelsea as a whole. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 24 | 17 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 30 | 20 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 36 | 27 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 45 | 30 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 47 | 32 |
Council help
Kensington and Chelsea
The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Chelsea
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about dementia care in Chelsea
Which home care agencies in Chelsea offer dementia care?
24 of the 34 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea, Graceful Care - Wandsworth and Ashbourne Healthcare Services.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Chelsea have?
Of the 17 that have been rated, 17 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 7 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Chelsea?
Prices typically seen in London in 2026: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
What should I look for when choosing agencies 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 visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 7 of the 24 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 10 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Chelsea compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 30, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 36, 27 rated Good or Outstanding. Chelsea itself has 24, 17 of them Good or Outstanding.
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