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Sensory impairment care at home in St John's Wood
37 of the 60 home care agencies covering St John's Wood offer sensory impairment care. Among the 28 with a CQC rating, 93% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for sensory impairment care across England. 3 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Kapital Care (UK) Limited, rated Good on 9 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 35 have it on their CQC registration.
- CQC rates 26 of the 28 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 9 are not rated yet.
- You can ask the London Borough of Westminster for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in St John's Wood", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 37agencies on the CQC register
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 35offer dementia support
- 11with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of sensory impairment 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
The full list for sensory impairment care covering St John's Wood: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How sensory impairment care in St John's Wood compares
37 of the 60 agencies covering St John's Wood are registered with CQC for sensory impairment care (62%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 93%, 2 points below the town-wide 95% and above the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.
The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood. 11 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2018. Newest: October 2026. 37 are based within 2 miles of the centre of St John's Wood. Not yet rated: 9. That is usual for services registered recently.
Share registered for sensory impairment care: 62% here, 42% 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 sensory impairment care
Whether someone has lost some sight, some hearing, or both (known as deafblindness), the essentials are the same: carers who communicate clearly, surroundings and routines that make it safe to get around, and practical help with equipment and technology.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Westminster: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around St John's Wood
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Wood | – | 37 | 26 |
| Camden | 1.5 mi | 32 | 21 |
| Westminster | 1.6 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 2.7 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Islington | 2.9 mi | 28 | 19 |
| Chelsea | 3.3 mi | 20 | 15 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 3.5 mi | 28 | 21 |
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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
Sensory impairment care in St John's Wood: your questions answered
How many agencies in St John's Wood offer sensory impairment care?
Sensory impairment care is a registered specialism for 37 of the 60 agencies that have an office within 2 miles of St John's Wood (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Penrose Care Limited and St Johns Wood.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in St John's Wood?
26 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 28 with a rating, with 3 Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 9 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost 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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Read the full cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Westminster fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: the London Borough of Westminster cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with the London Borough of Westminster.
How do I choose between agencies in St John's Wood?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 11 of 37 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 17. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near St John's Wood?
In St John's Wood there are 37, 26 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Camden (1.5 miles): 32, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Westminster (1.6 miles): 10, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Kensington and Chelsea (2.7 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care near St John's Wood
- Sensory impairment care in Camden 1.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Westminster 1.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kensington and Chelsea 2.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Islington 2.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Chelsea 3.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hammersmith and Fulham 3.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in City of London 4.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hackney 4.4 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.