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Care for adults under 65 at home in Merton
54 of the 60 home care agencies covering Merton offer care for adults under 65. Of the 40 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for care for adults under 65 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. 14 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 11 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Royal Mencap Society - Domiciliary Care Services and Shared Lives - West London, rated Good on 26 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 49 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Merton will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 40 of the 40 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 14 are still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Merton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 54agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 49offer dementia support
- 17with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Merton: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 60
- Elderly care · 57
- Care for adults under 65 · 54
- Dementia care · 51
- Physical disability care · 51
- Mental health care · 40
- Learning disability care · 34
- Sensory impairment care · 34
- Children's care · 14
- Eating disorder support · 9
- Supported living · 6
- Substance misuse support · 5
Every agency covering Merton registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How care for adults under 65 in Merton compares
90% of Merton's agencies (54 of 60) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Eveready Carers, Gentle Healthcare Services and Ezey Care Limited. 17 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2020 and the newest from October 2026. 48 have an office within 2 miles of Merton centre. Not yet rated: 14. That is usual for services registered recently.
Visiting home care in London typically costs about £37.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,800 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Merton for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merton | – | 54 | 40 |
| Worcester Park | 2.8 mi | 21 | 21 |
| Streatham | 3.3 mi | 43 | 26 |
| Sutton | 3.3 mi | 51 | 39 |
| Wandsworth | 3.3 mi | 35 | 23 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 4.3 mi | 43 | 37 |
| Lambeth | 4.6 mi | 54 | 30 |
Council support
Merton
A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Merton is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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- 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
Care for adults under 65 in Merton: your questions answered
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Merton?
Of the 60 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Merton, 54 list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Eveready Carers, Gentle Healthcare Services and Ezey Care Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Merton?
40 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 40 with a rating. 14 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Merton?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. See our full cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Merton fund 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 Merton 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 Merton.
How do I choose between agencies in Merton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 17 of 54 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 23 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Merton?
In Merton there are 54, 40 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Worcester Park (2.8 miles): 21, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Streatham (3.3 miles): 43, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Sutton (3.3 miles): 51, 39 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Merton
- Care for adults under 65 in Worcester Park 2.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Streatham 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sutton 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wandsworth 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Kingston upon Thames 4.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Lambeth 4.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Croydon 4.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ewell 4.7 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.