Kingsmith Care

Kingsmith Care is a home care agency based in London, in the Hammersmith and Fulham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its London office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, end of life care and companionship without personal care. The agency has been registered since October 2014.

At its latest inspection, published March 2018, the CQC rated Kingsmith Care Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Kingsmith Care has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Hammersmith and Fulham. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

On how it works, the agency says: employs its carers, 24/7 on-call, care within 7 days, free assessment, male or female carer on request, 13 years operating and private clients only. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 37 registered home care agencies in Hammersmith and Fulham. Others working the same area include Home Instead Kensington & Chelsea, SD Care Agency London and Care Outlook (Battersea), 3 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.