St Johns Wood
St Johns Wood is a home care agency in London, Westminster (NW8 9JH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Johns Wood
At St Johns Wood, we provide home care support to people living in Westminster and the surrounding areas of London. We come to you, wherever you call home, and work around your life rather than asking you to fit around ours. We support a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We also work with people who are managing eating disorders or recovering from alcohol and drug misuse. We do not believe in a one size fits all approach, because the people we support do not fit into a single category, and neither should their care. Our team takes the time to understand what matters most to each person we work with. That means listening carefully at the start, checking in regularly, and being honest when something needs to change. Home care only works well when there is real trust between the person receiving support and the people providing it, and building that trust is something we take seriously. We are proud that our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good across all areas. That rating reflects the consistent effort our team puts in day to day, and we remain committed to maintaining those standards and continuing to improve. If you are trying to arrange support for yourself or for someone you love, we understand that it can feel overwhelming. We are happy to have a straightforward conversation about what you need, what we can offer, and how we might be able to help. There is no pressure and no obligation. We simply want to make sure that anyone who gets in touch leaves that conversation feeling clearer and more confident about the road ahead.
Care provided at St Johns Wood
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 9 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about St Johns Wood
Where is St Johns Wood located?
St Johns Wood is a home care agency based in London, Westminster (NW8 9JH), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does St Johns Wood provide?
St Johns Wood is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Johns Wood's CQC rating?
St Johns Wood is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Johns Wood provide dementia care?
Yes. St Johns Wood supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about St Johns Wood
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. St Johns Wood is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. St Johns Wood covers roughly 10 miles from London.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the London
St Johns Wood has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £30 to £36 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from St Johns Wood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at St Johns Wood
Dementia Care at St Johns Wood
Good dementia care at home usually rests on familiar routines, a small consistent team of workers who learn the person's history and preferences, and a calm approach when confusion or agitation arises. Because St Johns Wood in Westminster visits people in their own home rather than a communal setting, the layout and security of the property remain the family's responsibility, but carers can support established habits around mealtimes, washing and sleep. Ask how the agency handles moments of distress, what they do if someone tries to leave the house at night, and how visits are adapted as memory and mobility change. It is also worth asking how they liaise with GPs, community nurses and family, and how care plans are updated when needs shift.
Home Care at St Johns Wood
Home care means paid support workers visiting someone in their own flat or house to help with the parts of daily life that have become harder, rather than the person moving into a care home. That can include personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, light housework, shopping and simply having company for part of the day. St Johns Wood is registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver home care across Westminster and nearby parts of London, covering a broad range of needs from older people to younger adults with more specific conditions. Private hourly rates in London typically fall between £30 and £36, while Westminster council commissions care at its own agreed rate for those eligible. Ask about minimum visit lengths, weekend cover and how care plans are reviewed.
Older Person Care at St Johns Wood
Day to day home care for older people usually covers help with washing, dressing, prompting medication at the right times, preparing meals and offering companionship during what can otherwise be quiet hours. St Johns Wood is registered with the CQC for older person care, and its most recent inspection in December 2025 rated the service Good across all areas. Families weighing up a home care agency should ask how visits are scheduled, whether the same small group of workers attends each week, and what happens if a regular carer is off sick. It is also worth asking how any overnight or twilight calls are covered, how medication is recorded, and how the office is contacted out of hours. Indicative hourly rates across London sit around £30 to £36, though Westminster council may fund care at its own rate.
Mental Health at St Johns Wood
Stability, routine and dignity matter enormously for adults living with a mental health condition, and home care can help by keeping daily structure in place without taking over. St Johns Wood is registered to support people in this group across Westminster. Ask what experience the workers visiting have with mental health, how they respond if someone becomes unwell between visits, and who to contact in a crisis outside office hours.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at St Johns Wood
Sight or hearing loss changes small everyday tasks, from reading post to safely answering the door, and steady habits from care workers make a real difference. St Johns Wood is registered to support adults with visual or hearing impairment. Ask how workers introduce themselves each visit, whether they are comfortable with lip reading or written notes, and how they handle lighting, labelling and hearing aid checks in the home.
Younger Adults at St Johns Wood
Adults under 65 receiving care at home often want support that fits around work, study, friendships and their own interests rather than a routine built for older people. St Johns Wood is registered to support younger adults in Westminster, which was reflected in its Good rating from the Care Quality Commission last December. Ask how visit times flex around a working week and how goals are reviewed as life changes.
Learning Disability and Autism at St Johns Wood
Adults with a learning disability or autism often do best with predictable routines, clear communication and support that respects sensory preferences. St Johns Wood is registered for this type of care, which at home can include help with daily living skills, appointments and building independence. Ask how support plans are written with the person, how sensory needs are recorded, and how Westminster commissioners are involved in reviews.
Physical Disability at St Johns Wood
For adults with a physical disability, home care can cover personal care, transfers, help with equipment and support to stay active in the community. St Johns Wood is registered for this care type, though as a visiting service any hoists, ramps or bathroom adaptations remain part of the person's own home. Ask how carers are briefed on specific equipment, how moving and handling is planned, and how goals around independence are recorded.
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