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Sensory impairment care at home in Chelsea
Of the 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea, 20 offer sensory impairment care. CQC has rated 15 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for sensory impairment 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 have not been rated for more than four years and 2 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.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 18.
- The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
- CQC rates 15 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 5 are not yet rated.
To cite: "Sensory impairment care at home in Chelsea", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 20agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 18are registered for dementia
- 7with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of sensory impairment 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
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited | Nov 2025 | 0.7 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea | Jan 2026 | 1.0 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Civic Care Ltd | Sep 2025 | 1.3 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Standard Care Limited | Aug 2025 | 1.5 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Puretouch Care Limited | Sep 2025 | 1.5 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Mia Care Services Ltd | Dec 2025 | 1.7 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Domiciliary Care Agency Surrey | Sep 2025 | 2.0 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | IPDiagnostics Ltd | Nov 2022 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Bliss Care and Training Ltd | Feb 2023 | 1.2 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | London Care (Olive House) | Apr 2022 | 1.2 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Vital Care and Support Ltd | Apr 2022 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 12 | Hamilton George Care Ltd | Aug 2022 | 1.7 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | SureCare Chelsea | Jul 2022 | 1.8 miles | 4 | |
| 14 | Care Outlook (Battersea) | Apr 2021 | 1.3 miles | 8 | |
| 15 | Hammersmith | Jan 2020 | 1.5 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | City Care Companions Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 4 |
| 17 | Right at Home Wandsworth & Lambeth | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 4 |
| 18 | WIR Helfen 24 | Not yet rated | – | 1.5 miles | 4 |
| 19 | Professional Healthcare UK Ltd Domiciliary Care Service | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 5 |
| 20 | Care Mission Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 7 |
The full list for sensory impairment care covering Chelsea: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Sensory impairment care in Chelsea: ratings, size and cost
59% of Chelsea's agencies (20 of 34) hold a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited, Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea and Civic Care Ltd. 7 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2020. Newest: January 2026. 20 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Chelsea. Not yet rated: 5. That is usual for services registered recently.
Share registered for sensory impairment care: 59% here, 40% 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 sensory impairment care
Sensory impairment care supports people with sight loss, hearing loss or both (deafblindness). It means staff who know how to communicate well, homes and routines arranged so people can find their way safely, and help using equipment and technology.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Kensington and Chelsea: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Chelsea
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 20 | 15 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 29 | 23 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 28 | 21 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 30 | 20 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 37 | 26 |
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
Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Chelsea
Who offers sensory impairment care at home in Chelsea?
Of the 34 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea, 20 list sensory impairment care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited, Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea and Civic Care Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Chelsea well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 15 (100%) of the 15 rated. 5 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much 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.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Chelsea?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 7 of the 20 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 8 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Chelsea for sensory impairment care?
Counting sensory impairment care: Chelsea 20 (15 Good or Outstanding); Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 29, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 28, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
- Sensory impairment care in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Camden 3.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Southwark 3.8 mi
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