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Mental health care at home in Chelsea
16 of the 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea offer mental health care. CQC has rated 13 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health 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 over four years ago. The most recent rating was Mia Care Services Ltd, rated Good on 17 December 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Among the 13 rated agencies, 13 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 3 are not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 14.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Chelsea", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 16CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 14are registered for dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of mental health 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
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civic Care Ltd | Sep 2025 | 1.3 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Standard Care Limited | Aug 2025 | 1.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Mia Care Services Ltd | Dec 2025 | 1.7 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Domiciliary Care Agency Surrey | Sep 2025 | 2.0 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | IPDiagnostics Ltd | Nov 2022 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Bliss Care and Training Ltd | Feb 2023 | 1.2 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | London Care (Olive House) | Apr 2022 | 1.2 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Vital Care and Support Ltd | Apr 2022 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Hamilton George Care Ltd | Aug 2022 | 1.7 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | SureCare Chelsea | Jul 2022 | 1.8 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Ethos Care Family Services Limited | Dec 2023 | 1.9 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Care Outlook (Battersea) | Apr 2021 | 1.3 miles | 8 | |
| 13 | Hammersmith | Jan 2020 | 1.5 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Professional Healthcare UK Ltd Domiciliary Care Service | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 5 |
| 15 | Icare Health Professionals Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.8 miles | 4 |
| 16 | Care Mission Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Chelsea with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How mental health care in Chelsea compares
47% of Chelsea's agencies (16 of 34) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are Civic Care Ltd, Standard Care Limited and Mia Care Services Ltd. Ratings run from January 2020 to December 2025, and 4 are from the last two years. 16 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Chelsea. 3 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kensington and Chelsea, 33% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 47% here.
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 mental health care
Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Kensington and Chelsea: mental health care.
Mental health care around Chelsea
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 16 | 13 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 23 | 18 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 23 | 18 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 37 | 24 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 31 | 24 |
Council support
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
What families want to know about mental health care in Chelsea
Who offers mental health care at home in Chelsea?
Of the 34 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea, 16 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Civic Care Ltd, Standard Care Limited and Mia Care Services Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Chelsea?
13 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 13 with a rating. 3 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Chelsea?
Typical prices 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. See our full cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach 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, 4 of 16 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 9 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Chelsea?
In Chelsea there are 16, 13 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): 23, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 23, 18 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Mental health care in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Mental health care in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Mental health care in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Mental health care in Camden 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Southwark 3.8 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.