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Learning disability care at home in St John's Wood
Of the 60 home care agencies covering St John's Wood, 29 offer learning disability care. Of the 25 CQC has rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for learning disability care across England. Outstanding: 4. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Kapital Care (UK) Limited: Good, on 9 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 24 have it on their CQC registration.
- CQC rates 23 of the 25 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Westminster will assess care needs for free.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in St John's Wood", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 29agencies registered with CQC
- 92%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 24offer dementia support
- 11inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of learning disability care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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
This table lists each agency covering St John's Wood registered for learning disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from St John's Wood centre.
Learning disability care in St John's Wood: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists learning disability care for 29 of the 60 agencies covering St John's Wood, or 48%. 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points below the 95% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from February 2018; 11 fall within the last two years. 29 are based within 2 miles of the centre of St John's Wood. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Learning disability care is on 48% of registrations here and 29% 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 learning disability care
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
Before you choose: questions on learning disability care
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Westminster: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around St John's Wood
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Wood | – | 29 | 23 |
| Camden | 1.5 mi | 25 | 17 |
| Westminster | 1.6 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 2.7 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Islington | 2.9 mi | 29 | 21 |
| Chelsea | 3.3 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 3.5 mi | 16 | 15 |
Council help
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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
Questions families ask about learning disability care in St John's Wood
Which agencies in St John's Wood provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 29 of the 60 agencies that have an office within 2 miles of St John's Wood list learning disability care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood.
Are home care agencies in St John's Wood well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 23 (92%) of the 25 rated (4 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in St John's Wood?
Usual 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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Westminster with the cost of home care?
It may. The London Borough of Westminster must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact the London Borough of Westminster.
How should I compare agencies in St John's Wood?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 11 of the 29 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 14 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with St John's Wood for learning disability care?
Counting learning disability care: St John's Wood 29 (23 Good or Outstanding); Camden (1.5 miles): 25, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Westminster (1.6 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Kensington and Chelsea (2.7 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near St John's Wood
- Learning disability care in Camden 1.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Westminster 1.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Kensington and Chelsea 2.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Islington 2.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Chelsea 3.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Hammersmith and Fulham 3.5 mi
- Learning disability care in City of London 4.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Hackney 4.4 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.