Home care · London
Sensory impairment care at home in Croydon
Sensory impairment care is offered by 88 of the 155 home care agencies covering Croydon. Among the 67 with a CQC rating, 82% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for sensory impairment care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 37 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 8 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Unique Domiciliary Care Ltd Head Office was rated Requires improvement on 21 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 82.
- Among the 67 rated agencies, 55 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 12 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 21 are not rated yet.
- You can ask the London Borough of Croydon for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Sensory impairment care at home in Croydon", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 88agencies on the CQC register
- 82%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 82support people with dementia
- 10with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 155
- Elderly care · 146
- Care for adults under 65 · 141
- Dementia care · 127
- Physical disability care · 125
- Mental health care · 97
- Learning disability care · 91
- Sensory impairment care · 88
- Supported living · 50
- Children's care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 26
- Eating disorder support · 20
All agencies covering Croydon with a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Sensory impairment care in Croydon: what the data shows
57% of Croydon's agencies (88 of 155) hold a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 82% (below England, 2 points below the 84% for all agencies in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated agencies are Treasuring Care, Compact Care Solutions Ltd and Supreme Care Services Limited. Ratings run from February 2018 to September 2026, and 10 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Croydon centre: 74 offices. Not yet rated: 21. That is usual for services registered recently.
In London, weekday visiting care typically costs about £37.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,800 a week. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
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.
What to ask about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Croydon as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | – | 88 | 55 |
| Streatham | 3.8 mi | 25 | 20 |
| Sutton | 3.9 mi | 36 | 27 |
| Merton | 4.7 mi | 34 | 26 |
| Warlingham | 5.0 mi | 142 | 96 |
| Banstead | 5.6 mi | 233 | 170 |
| Bromley | 5.7 mi | 51 | 28 |
Your council
Croydon
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Croydon may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Croydon
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Croydon
- 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 sensory impairment care in Croydon
Who offers sensory impairment care at home in Croydon?
Of the 155 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Croydon, 88 list sensory impairment care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Treasuring Care, Compact Care Solutions Ltd and Supreme Care Services Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Croydon have?
Of the 67 that have been rated, 55 (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 12 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 21 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Croydon?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. See our full cost guide.
Will the London Borough of Croydon pay for 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 Croydon 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 Croydon.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Croydon?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 10 of the 88 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 57 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Croydon compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Streatham (3.8 miles): 25, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Sutton (3.9 miles): 36, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Merton (4.7 miles): 34, 26 rated Good or Outstanding. Croydon itself has 88, 55 of them Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Croydon area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Croydon
- Sensory impairment care in Streatham 3.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Sutton 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Merton 4.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Warlingham 5.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Banstead 5.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bromley 5.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Lambeth 5.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Worcester Park 6.0 mi
Also in Croydon, and guides
Found a few that look right? Ask who can start and what it costs.
Just two questions, free, and your details go to the providers you pick and no one else
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.