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Physical disability care at home in Chelsea
Of the 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea, 26 offer physical disability care. Of the 19 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for physical disability care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea: Good, on 16 January 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
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- 22 list dementia as a specialism.
- 19 of the 19 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 7 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Chelsea", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 26CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 22support people with dementia
- 8inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of physical disability care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
This table lists each agency covering Chelsea registered for physical disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Chelsea centre.
Physical disability care in Chelsea: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists physical disability care for 26 of the 34 agencies covering Chelsea, or 76%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for physical disability care across England.
The highest rated agencies for physical disability care are Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited, Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea and Ashbourne Healthcare Services. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from January 2020; 8 fall within the last two years. 26 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Chelsea. 7 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Physical disability care is on 76% of registrations here and 67% 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 physical disability care
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Before you choose: questions on physical disability care
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
Where to get support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Kensington and Chelsea: physical disability care.
Physical disability care around Chelsea
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 26 | 19 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 35 | 25 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 36 | 27 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 17 | 8 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 49 | 30 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 52 | 34 |
Council support
Kensington and Chelsea
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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Physical disability care in Chelsea: your questions answered
Which agencies in Chelsea provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 26 of the 34 agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea list physical disability care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited, Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea and Ashbourne Healthcare Services.
Are home care agencies in Chelsea well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 19 (100%) of the 19 rated. Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Chelsea?
Usual 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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with the cost of home care?
It may. The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
How should I compare agencies in Chelsea?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 8 of the 26 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 11 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Chelsea for physical disability care?
Counting physical disability care: Chelsea 26 (19 Good or Outstanding); Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 35, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 36, 27 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Chelsea
- Physical disability care in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Physical disability care in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Camden 3.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Southwark 3.8 mi
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