Home care · London
Home care in Westminster
Westminster is covered by 24 home care agencies registered with CQC. 100% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% across England. Outstanding: 2. Expect to pay here about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 6 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Hedgerow Homecare: Good, on 11 June 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 15 list dementia as a specialism.
- Good or Outstanding: 11 of the 11 rated agencies; 13 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Westminster will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Westminster", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 24agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 8with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Every agency that covers Westminster
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 24
- Elderly care · 22
- Care for adults under 65 · 21
- Physical disability care · 17
- Dementia care · 15
- Mental health care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 10
- Learning disability care · 7
- Children's care · 3
Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea)
Est. £37–£46/hr
Onecall24 Healthcare Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
STANDBY24 LTD
Est. £34–£42/hr
HomeLink Healthcare Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
Hedgerow Homecare
Est. £34–£42/hr
Vincentian Care Plus
Est. £34–£42/hr
St Johns Wood
Est. £34–£42/hr
London Care (Westminster)
Est. £34–£42/hr
Able Homecare Marylebone
Est. £34–£42/hr
Seaars Care Ltd
Est. £34–£42/hr
LDN London Domiciliary Care Service
Est. £36–£44/hr
J. Nissi Health Care and Medical Rehabilitation Ltd
Est. £33–£40/hr
Dawn Care Services Ltd
Est. £33–£40/hr
ARDES RESOURCING LIMITED
Est. £33–£40/hr
Comforting Care Solutions Limited
Est. £33–£40/hr
Prestige Care Support Services Ltd
Est. £33–£40/hr
Icare Health Professionals Ltd
Est. £33–£40/hr
Sanjog Homecare
Est. £33–£40/hr
Haven Bell London Agency
Est. £33–£40/hr
WIR Helfen 24
Est. £33–£40/hr
Lansdowne Homecare LTD
Est. £33–£40/hr
Octavia Housing – Leonora House
Est. £33–£40/hr
Hesta Health Limited
Est. £33–£40/hr
Adash Care Limited
Est. £33–£40/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Westminster centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
How Westminster measures up
LDN London Domiciliary Care Service has the oldest rating still in force, from August 2018. Kensington and Chelsea has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (73%); Westminster, at 42%, is 5th of the 7 towns compared. 100% of rated agencies covering Westminster are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% of those rated among the 2,431 we list across London. Prestige Care Support Services Ltd is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in August 2026. Registered specialisms here: 17 of 24 list physical disabilities, 7 of 24 list learning disabilities and 10 of 24 list mental health conditions. Dementia appears on 15 of 24 registrations here (63%), compared with 81% in London as a whole.
Which groups run agencies covering Westminster
- Bluebird Care 1 here
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 here
- Learning Disability Network London 1 here
- Haven Bell Ltd 1 here
- Abri Group Limited 1 here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Westminster.
Westminster compared with nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | – | 24 | 10 |
| Camden | 1.3 mi | 47 | 28 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 2.2 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Islington | 2.5 mi | 48 | 29 |
| City of London | 2.6 mi | 16 | 2 |
| Southwark | 3.4 mi | 56 | 16 |
Agencies based in each area. Many also cover neighbouring boroughs and towns.
Typical home care rates in Westminster
| 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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Your council
Westminster
The London Borough of Westminster assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Assessments, care funding and direct payments in Westminster
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Free care cost report for Westminster
- 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
What families want to know about home care in Westminster
How many home care agencies cover Westminster?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 24 home care agencies are based in the borough of Westminster. Highly rated options include Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Onecall24 Healthcare Limited and STANDBY24 LTD.
Are home care agencies in Westminster well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 11 (100%) of the 11 rated, including 2 Outstanding. 13 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Westminster?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Westminster with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Westminster?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 8 of the 24 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Westminster for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Westminster 24 (10 Good or Outstanding); Camden (1.3 miles): 47, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Kensington and Chelsea (2.2 miles): 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Islington (2.5 miles): 48, 29 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Westminster
- Home care in Camden 1.3 mi
- Home care in Kensington and Chelsea 2.2 mi
- Home care in Islington 2.5 mi
- Home care in City of London 2.6 mi
- Home care in Southwark 3.4 mi
- Home care in Hammersmith and Fulham 3.6 mi
- Home care in Hackney 3.7 mi
- Home care in Lambeth 4.3 mi
More for Westminster, plus guides
- Care after a hospital stay in Westminster
- Live-in care in Westminster
- Overnight care in Westminster
- Respite care in Westminster
- How to pay for care in Westminster
- Best rated home care agencies in Westminster
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in London: 2026 list
- Care homes in Westminster (9)
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.