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Home help in St John's Wood

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. Compare the 60 CQC-registered agencies covering St John's Wood and ask which of them provide it.

CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical 2026 prices in London

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In short

  • Agencies that have an office within 2 miles of St John's Wood: 60, with 39 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • The London Borough of Westminster must offer a free care needs assessment.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides home help: ask the agencies directly.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs £30–£40 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home help in St John's Wood", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. The London Borough of Westminster can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and the London Borough of Westminster what low-cost services exist. Requesting an assessment from the London Borough of Westminster.

St John's Wood's agencies in figures

The share registered for dementia is 78% in St John's Wood (47 of 60) and 81% across London. On their CQC registrations, 52 of 60 list physical disabilities, 29 of 60 list learning disabilities and 31 of 60 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Caremark Camden (September 2026). Compare St John's Wood's 95% Good or Outstanding with 89% for the rated agencies among the 2,452 we list in London. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, St John's Wood (65% Good or Outstanding) is 4th out of 7 local towns, led by Kensington and Chelsea (80%). Oldest rating on the list: Physical Disabilities Outreach Support Services Bramshurst, February 2018.

Home help prices in St John's Wood

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

Westminster City Council's own rates: £23.68 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,064 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £984 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies in and around St John's Wood

Ask each agency whether it provides home help. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.

  1. Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea)

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £37–£46/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea))

  2. Penrose Care Limited

    1.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2022
    View profile (Penrose Care Limited)

  3. St Johns Wood

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (St Johns Wood)

  4. Hedgerow Homecare

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Hedgerow Homecare)

  5. HomeLink Healthcare Limited

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (HomeLink Healthcare Limited)

  6. Onecall24 Healthcare Limited

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Onecall24 Healthcare Limited)

  7. STANDBY24 LTD

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (STANDBY24 LTD)

  8. Integrity Care Agency Ltd

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Integrity Care Agency Ltd)

  9. London Care (Westminster)

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (London Care (Westminster))

  10. Servesoul - Camden Office

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Servesoul - Camden Office)

  11. Walfinch Hampstead & Camden

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £31–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Walfinch Hampstead & Camden)

  12. Sabir Care UK Ltd

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Sabir Care UK Ltd)

  13. Hopscotch Women’s Centre

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Hopscotch Women’s Centre)

  14. Kapital Care (UK) Limited

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Kapital Care (UK) Limited)

  15. Ivy Homecare Services Limited

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Ivy Homecare Services Limited)

  16. Hope Care Agency

    1.9 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Hope Care Agency)

  17. PillarCare Agency

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    View profile (PillarCare Agency)

  18. Dominion Care Services Limited

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    View profile (Dominion Care Services Limited)

  19. T & D Homecare

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    View profile (T & D Homecare)

  20. Ella's homecare Ltd

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    View profile (Ella's homecare Ltd)

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What families ask about home help in St John's Wood

Where can I find home help in St John's Wood?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 60 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 2 miles of St John's Wood; 39 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

How much is a home help per hour in St John's Wood?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Does the council pay for home help?

Sometimes, if the London Borough of Westminster's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Are home care agencies in St John's Wood well rated?

39 of the 41 rated agencies (95%) are Good or Outstanding; 47 list dementia as a specialism and 15 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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