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Care for adults under 65 at home in Chelsea
Of the 34 home care agencies covering Chelsea, 29 offer care for adults under 65. Among the 18 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 5 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Mia Care Services Ltd: Good, on 17 December 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 18 rated agencies, 18 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 11 not yet rated.
- 20 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Chelsea", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 29agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 20are registered for dementia
- 9with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Chelsea
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
Every agency covering Chelsea registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Chelsea: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 29 of the 34 agencies covering Chelsea, or 85%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited, Graceful Care - Wandsworth and Ashbourne Healthcare Services. 9 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2020 and the newest from December 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Chelsea centre: 29. Not yet rated: 11. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 85% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 67% across Kensington and Chelsea.
Live-in care in London runs at around £1,800 a week; visiting care is about £37.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How are health appointments supported?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Kensington and Chelsea.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | – | 29 | 18 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.9 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Wandsworth | 2.2 mi | 35 | 23 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 2.3 mi | 35 | 24 |
| Westminster | 2.3 mi | 21 | 9 |
| Lambeth | 2.9 mi | 54 | 30 |
| St John's Wood | 3.3 mi | 50 | 30 |
Council help
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.
Kensington and Chelsea: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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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 care for adults under 65 in Chelsea
Which agencies in Chelsea provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 29 of the 34 agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Chelsea list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Battersea Place Retirement Village Limited, Graceful Care - Wandsworth and Ashbourne Healthcare Services.
Are home care agencies in Chelsea well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 18 (100%) of the 18 rated. Not yet rated: 11. 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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. 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: 9 of the 29 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 9 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 care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Chelsea 29 (18 Good or Outstanding); Kensington and Chelsea (0.9 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.2 miles): 35, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (2.3 miles): 35, 24 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Kensington and Chelsea 0.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wandsworth 2.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hammersmith and Fulham 2.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Westminster 2.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Lambeth 2.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in St John's Wood 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Camden 3.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Southwark 3.8 mi
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