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Learning disability care at home in Chelsea
11 of the 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea offer learning disability care. 100% of the 9 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. Expect to pay here about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Domiciliary Care Agency Surrey, rated Good on 16 September 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 8 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will assess care needs for free.
- 9 of the 9 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Chelsea", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8offer dementia support
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of learning disability 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
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard Care Limited | Aug 2025 | 1.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Domiciliary Care Agency Surrey | Sep 2025 | 2.0 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | IPDiagnostics Ltd | Nov 2022 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Bliss Care and Training Ltd | Feb 2023 | 1.2 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | London Care (Olive House) | Apr 2022 | 1.2 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Vital Care and Support Ltd | Apr 2022 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Ethos Care Family Services Limited | Dec 2023 | 1.9 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Care Outlook (Battersea) | Apr 2021 | 1.3 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Hammersmith | Jan 2020 | 1.5 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Care Mission Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 7 |
| 11 | Transforming Support (South London) | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 2 |
This table lists each agency covering Chelsea registered for learning disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Chelsea centre.
How learning disability care in Chelsea compares
11 of the 34 agencies covering Chelsea are registered with CQC for learning disability care (32%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for learning disability care.
Standard Care Limited, Domiciliary Care Agency Surrey and IPDiagnostics Ltd lead the list for learning disability care. The newest rating is from September 2025 and the oldest from January 2020; 2 fall within the last two years. 11 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Chelsea. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Learning disability care is on 32% of registrations here and 33% across Kensington and Chelsea.
Typical prices in London: about £37.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,800 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About learning disability care
The goal is simple to state: adults with a learning disability get support to lead the lives they want. In practice that can mean building everyday skills, going to health appointments, finding work or a course, and keeping up friendships. The best services put the person's own wishes first and follow the CQC guidance known as "Right support, right care, right culture".
Before you choose: questions on learning disability care
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Kensington and Chelsea: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Chelsea
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 11 | 9 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 20 | 18 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 16 | 15 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 36 | 27 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 29 | 23 |
Council support
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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Common questions about learning disability care in Chelsea
How many agencies in Chelsea offer learning disability care?
Learning disability care is a registered specialism for 11 of the 34 agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Standard Care Limited, Domiciliary Care Agency Surrey and IPDiagnostics Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Chelsea?
9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 9 with a rating. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost 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.
Does the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Chelsea?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 11 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 7. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Chelsea?
In Chelsea there are 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 20, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 16, 15 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Chelsea
- Learning disability care in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Learning disability care in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Camden 3.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Southwark 3.8 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.