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Dementia care at home in Kingston upon Thames
Of the 48 home care agencies covering Kingston upon Thames, 39 offer dementia care. Among the 35 with a CQC rating, 97% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for dementia care across England. Outstanding: 3. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 15 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London: Good, on 23 March 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 35 rated agencies, 34 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 4 are not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Kingston upon Thames", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 39agencies registered with CQC
- 97%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 13inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 48
- Elderly care · 45
- Care for adults under 65 · 43
- Physical disability care · 40
- Dementia care · 39
- Learning disability care · 34
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 30
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
This table lists each agency covering Kingston upon Thames registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Kingston upon Thames centre.
Dementia care in Kingston upon Thames: ratings, size and cost
39 of the 48 agencies covering Kingston upon Thames are registered with CQC for dementia care (81%). Of those rated, 97% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 98% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Comfort Care At Home, Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London and Leys Consultants lead the list for dementia care. The newest rating is from March 2026 and the oldest from November 2018; 13 fall within the last two years. 34 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Kingston upon Thames. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
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 dementia care
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Kingston upon Thames: dementia care. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care around Kingston upon Thames
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | – | 39 | 34 |
| Thames Ditton | 1.9 mi | 257 | 188 |
| Worcester Park | 2.5 mi | 18 | 18 |
| Claygate | 3.3 mi | 179 | 135 |
| Ewell | 3.4 mi | 267 | 182 |
| Esher | 3.6 mi | 170 | 128 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 3.9 mi | 22 | 15 |
Council help
Kingston upon Thames
The London Borough of Kingston upon Thames can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Kingston upon Thames: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Kingston upon Thames
- 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
Common questions about dementia care in Kingston upon Thames
How many agencies in Kingston upon Thames offer dementia care?
Dementia care is a registered specialism for 39 of the 48 agencies that are based in the borough of Kingston upon Thames (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Comfort Care At Home, Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London and Leys Consultants.
Are home care agencies in Kingston upon Thames well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 34 (97%) of the 35 rated, with 3 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 4 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Kingston upon Thames?
Typical 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
How should I compare agencies in Kingston upon Thames?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 13 of the 39 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 22. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Kingston upon Thames for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Kingston upon Thames 39 (34 Good or Outstanding); Thames Ditton (1.9 miles): 257, 188 rated Good or Outstanding; Worcester Park (2.5 miles): 18, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Claygate (3.3 miles): 179, 135 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Thames Ditton 1.9 mi
- Dementia care in Worcester Park 2.5 mi
- Dementia care in Claygate 3.3 mi
- Dementia care in Ewell 3.4 mi
- Dementia care in Esher 3.6 mi
- Dementia care in Richmond upon Thames 3.9 mi
- Dementia care in Epsom 4.3 mi
- Dementia care in Merton 4.3 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.