Home care · London
Elderly care at home in Chelsea
31 out of 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea are registered for elderly care. Of the 21 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 5 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 16 January 2026, Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- 22 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 21 rated agencies, 21 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 10 are still waiting for a first rating.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Chelsea", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 31CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 22offer dementia support
- 10inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering elderly care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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
The full list for elderly care covering Chelsea: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in Chelsea by the numbers
31 of the 34 agencies covering Chelsea are registered with CQC for elderly care (91%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited and Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea lead the list for elderly care. 10 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2020. Newest: January 2026. Within 2 miles of Chelsea centre: 31 offices. 10 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Share registered for elderly care: 91% here, 100% across Kensington and Chelsea.
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.
Elderly care: what it means
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Kensington and Chelsea. Glossary: Personal care.
Nearby towns: elderly care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 31 | 21 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 37 | 25 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 36 | 24 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 22 | 10 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 54 | 30 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 56 | 35 |
Your council
Kensington and Chelsea
A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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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
Common questions about elderly care in Chelsea
How many agencies in Chelsea offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 31 of the 34 agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited and Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea.
How are home care agencies in Chelsea rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 21. Of those, 21 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 10 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Chelsea?
Typical 2026 prices in London: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Read the full cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
How can I pick between agencies in Chelsea?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 10 of the 31 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 11. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about elderly care in towns near Chelsea?
Chelsea has 31, with 21 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 37, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 36, 24 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.