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Dementia care at home in St John's Wood
Dementia care is offered by 47 of the 60 home care agencies covering St John's Wood. Of the 34 CQC has rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Kapital Care (UK) Limited was rated Good on 9 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Westminster will assess care needs for free.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- Among the 34 rated agencies, 32 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 13 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in St John's Wood", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 47agencies on the CQC register
- 94%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 14with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 60
- Elderly care · 56
- Physical disability care · 52
- Care for adults under 65 · 50
- Dementia care · 47
- Sensory impairment care · 37
- Mental health care · 31
- Learning disability care · 29
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
The full list for dementia care covering St John's Wood: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in St John's Wood: what the data shows
Registered for dementia care: 47 out of 60 agencies covering St John's Wood (78%). Of those rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood lead the list for dementia care. 14 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: October 2026. 47 are based within 2 miles of the centre of St John's Wood. Not yet rated: 13. That is usual for services registered recently.
Share registered for dementia care: 78% here, 63% across Westminster.
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
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Westminster: dementia care. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care around St John's Wood
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Wood | – | 47 | 32 |
| Camden | 1.5 mi | 39 | 24 |
| Westminster | 1.6 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 2.7 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Islington | 2.9 mi | 36 | 22 |
| Chelsea | 3.3 mi | 24 | 17 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 3.5 mi | 36 | 27 |
Council support
Westminster
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Free care cost report for St John's Wood
- 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 St John's Wood
Which home care agencies in St John's Wood offer dementia care?
47 of the 60 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 2 miles of St John's Wood list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in St John's Wood have?
Of the 34 that have been rated, 32 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 13 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in St John's Wood?
Prices typically seen 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will the London Borough of Westminster pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Westminster has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting the London Borough of Westminster.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in St John's Wood?
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, 14 of the 47 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 20 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does St John's Wood compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Camden (1.5 miles): 39, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Westminster (1.6 miles): 15, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Kensington and Chelsea (2.7 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. St John's Wood itself has 47, 32 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.