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Elderly care at home in Stanmore
Elderly care is offered by 96 of the 105 home care agencies covering Stanmore. Among the 60 with a CQC rating, 92% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 31 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 13 registered since October 2024. Most recently, 16 Westmoreland Road was rated Requires improvement on 29 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- CQC rates 55 of the 60 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 5 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 36 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Harrow will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 87 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Elderly care at home in Stanmore", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 96CQC-registered agencies
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 87list dementia as a specialism
- 14inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering elderly care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 105
- Elderly care · 96
- Care for adults under 65 · 95
- Dementia care · 88
- Physical disability care · 84
- Sensory impairment care · 73
- Mental health care · 61
- Learning disability care · 53
- Children's care · 32
- Supported living · 26
- Eating disorder support · 17
- Substance misuse support · 14
All agencies covering Stanmore with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in Stanmore: what the data shows
CQC lists elderly care for 96 of the 105 agencies covering Stanmore, or 91%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 92%, in line with the town-wide 91% and above the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are Home Instead Wembley, Best Care 4 U Stanmore and Priocare Health Solutions Ltd - Harrow. Ratings run from June 2018 to September 2026, and 14 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Stanmore centre: 37 offices. 36 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Harrow, 92% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 91% here.
In London, weekday visiting care typically costs about £37.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,800 a week. Where these figures come from.
Elderly care: what it means
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
What to ask about elderly care
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Harrow. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Nearby towns: elderly care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore | – | 96 | 55 |
| Edgware | 1.3 mi | 51 | 28 |
| Harrow | 2.3 mi | 86 | 53 |
| Bushey | 2.9 mi | 238 | 134 |
| Borehamwood | 3.3 mi | 295 | 164 |
| Pinner | 3.7 mi | 77 | 52 |
| Brent | 4.4 mi | 89 | 54 |
Council help
Harrow
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Elderly care in Stanmore: your questions answered
Which agencies in Stanmore provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 96 of the 105 agencies that have an office within 3 miles of Stanmore list elderly care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Home Instead Wembley, Best Care 4 U Stanmore and Priocare Health Solutions Ltd - Harrow.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Stanmore have?
Of the 60 that have been rated, 55 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 5. Not yet rated: 36. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Stanmore?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. More in our cost guide.
Will the London Borough of Harrow pay for home care?
It may. The London Borough of Harrow 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 Harrow.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Stanmore?
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 96 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 46 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Stanmore compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Edgware (1.3 miles): 51, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Harrow (2.3 miles): 86, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; Bushey (2.9 miles): 238, 134 rated Good or Outstanding. Stanmore itself has 96, 55 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Stanmore
- Elderly care in Edgware 1.3 mi
- Elderly care in Harrow 2.3 mi
- Elderly care in Bushey 2.9 mi
- Elderly care in Borehamwood 3.3 mi
- Elderly care in Pinner 3.7 mi
- Elderly care in Brent 4.4 mi
- Elderly care in Barnet 4.7 mi
- Elderly care in Radlett 4.7 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.