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Mental health care at home in St John's Wood
31 out of 60 home care agencies covering St John's Wood are registered for mental health care. Of the 26 CQC has rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 3 are Outstanding. 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 a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 9 October 2026, Kapital Care (UK) Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 28 list dementia as a specialism.
- The London Borough of Westminster offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Among the 26 rated agencies, 24 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 5 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in St John's Wood", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 31agencies registered with CQC
- 92%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 28are registered for dementia
- 11inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers mental health care in St John's Wood
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
Every agency covering St John's Wood registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in St John's Wood by the numbers
Registered for mental health care: 31 out of 60 agencies covering St John's Wood (52%). Of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding: 3 points below the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood lead the list for mental health care. 11 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from October 2026. Offices within 2 miles of St John's Wood centre: 31. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 52% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 42% across Westminster.
Live-in care in London runs at around £1,800 a week; visiting care is about £37.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What mental health care involves
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Westminster.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Wood | – | 31 | 24 |
| Camden | 1.5 mi | 27 | 19 |
| Westminster | 1.6 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 2.7 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Islington | 2.9 mi | 28 | 19 |
| Chelsea | 3.3 mi | 16 | 13 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 3.5 mi | 23 | 18 |
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
Common questions about mental health care in St John's Wood
Which home care agencies in St John's Wood offer mental health care?
31 of the 60 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 2 miles of St John's Wood list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood.
How are home care agencies in St John's Wood rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 26. Of those, 24 (92%) are Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 5 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care 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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can the London Borough of Westminster help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in St John's Wood?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 11 of the 31 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 15 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near St John's Wood?
St John's Wood has 31, with 24 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Camden (1.5 miles): 27, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Westminster (1.6 miles): 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Kensington and Chelsea (2.7 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Camden 1.5 mi
- Mental health care in Westminster 1.6 mi
- Mental health care in Kensington and Chelsea 2.7 mi
- Mental health care in Islington 2.9 mi
- Mental health care in Chelsea 3.3 mi
- Mental health care in Hammersmith and Fulham 3.5 mi
- Mental health care in City of London 4.0 mi
- Mental health 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.