Live-in care in Kensington that feels like family
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Covering Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Chelsea and surrounding areas of London.
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£1,691/wk
Typical live-in care in Kensington compared to £1,050–£1,400 with us
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people aged 85+ in Kensington and Chelsea
ONS mid-2025
7,750
one-person households aged 66+ in Kensington and Chelsea
Census 2021
What is live-in care in Kensington?
Kensington High Street and the streets around Kensington Palace combine mansion flats and family townhouses, where visiting rotas and live-in care are common after hospital treatment. Live-in care in Kensington, including nearby Knightsbridge, means a dedicated carer stays in the home, covering nights as well as days, so your relative can remain in familiar rooms rather than moving into a care home. Listed live-in care in Kensington and Chelsea averages £1,691/week on homecare.co.uk, compared with £1,050–£1,400/week with us. Kensington and Chelsea has 2,902 people aged 85+ (ONS mid-2025). Census 2021 counted 7,750 one-person households aged 66+ in Kensington and Chelsea. Live-in care is the usual alternative to a care home; CQC lists 1 care home registered in W8. It often starts after a stay at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
It's ideal for people who need ongoing support but want to avoid moving into a care home. Live-in care can be arranged for individuals or couples and is often used for dementia care, mobility support, or palliative needs.
What a live-in carer in Kensington can help with
- Personal care
- Support to start the day
- Help getting ready for bed
- Meal preparation
- Mealtime assistance
- Medication support
- Mobility assistance
- Light housework
- Shopping
- Running errands
- Companionship
- Health monitoring
- Continence care
- Appointments
- Prescriptions
- Social activities
- Pets and plants
- Communication support
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
Benefits of live-in care at
your home
Stay home, skip the move
Keep familiar rooms and routines—often calmer and less disruptive than relocating to residential care.
Truly one-to-one
Support shaped around their day, preferences, and changing needs—not a generic rota.
Often better value than homes
Especially for couples: one household cost instead of two separate home fees.
One consistent carer
Trust grows when the same person knows habits, quirks, and how support should feel.
Cost of live-in care
Listed live-in care in Kensington averages £1,691 a week. With us a live-in carer is usually £1,050–£1,400 a week, depending on needs.
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How we work
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Browse carers & speak to us
Explore carers in your area and tell us your needs. We'll confirm availability, answer questions, and help you shortlist.
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Meet and choose your carer
We arrange free and no obligation introductions with your preferred carers so you can find the right fit. Once you've chosen, care can begin.
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Start care, simply managed
We'll provide an agreement and handle the admin. Carers log visits through our app, and you'll receive a weekly invoice.
Carers you can trust
We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.
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- ID & Right to work
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional References
- Interviewed
Areas near Kensington
We cover home care across Kensington and Chelsea including Chelsea, Earl's Court, Gloucester Road, Holland Park. Many families near Kensington arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust). Also nearby: Royal Brompton Hospital.
Other care options that fit
the home you love
Visiting care in Kensington
Flexible visits that fit around daily life, from a few hours a week to regular ongoing support.
Respite care in Kensington
Short-term care when needed - whether for recovery, cover, or a break from caring.
Companion care in Kensington
Warm, consistent support focused on companionship, routine, and helping loved ones stay connected in Kensington.
Dementia care in Kensington
Expert support for memory loss and confusion, delivered in the comfort of home.
Overnight care in Kensington
Support through the night to keep your loved one safe, settled, and reassured.
Travel companion care in Kensington
A trusted carer to accompany you or a loved one on journeys, appointments, or holidays.
Your questions,
answered
Live-in care in Kensington can often be more affordable than a care home. It also tends to offer better value and quality of life for the care-recipient, if they prefer to be in the comfort of their own home.
Live-in care in Kensington can often start within a few days, depending on your requirements and carer availability. If your situation is urgent, we can prioritise matching and introductions to help you get support in place as quickly as possible.
The cost of live-in care in Kensington depends on factors like the level of care required, daily routine, whether night support is needed, and the carer’s experience. We’ll introduce carers with clear, agreed rates so you can understand the total cost before making a decision.
A live-in carer stays in your home, or your loved one’s home, and provides support throughout the day, based on an agreed routine. This can include personal care, meals, companionship, and help around the home, with time for breaks and rest built into the schedule.
CQC lists 1 home care agency registered in W8 (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 1 care home registered in W8. W8 is wider than Kensington itself, so these counts are for the postcode district, not the neighbourhood boundary.
NHS QOF 2024/25 records 1,059 people on the GP dementia register in Kensington and Chelsea. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.
ONS mid-2025 estimates put 23,486 Kensington and Chelsea residents at 65+, 16.1% of the borough. 2,902 are aged 85+.
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