Virtus Care LTD

Virtus Care LTD is a home care agency based in London, in the Kensington and Chelsea 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, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with mental health needs. It is run by VIRTUS CARE. The agency has been registered since August 2018.

At its latest inspection, published June 2022, the CQC rated Virtus Care LTD Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Virtus Care LTD has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Kensington and Chelsea. 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.

There are 13 registered home care agencies in Kensington and Chelsea. Others working the same area include Sabir Care UK Ltd, Equal People Mencap and Hope Care Agency. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.