Dementia care homes in Derby
41 of the 71 care homes in Derby are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 28 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Derby. The typical residential care home fee in Derby is £1,087 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,070 a week near Derby and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £56,524 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,174 a week
The typical live-in carer near Derby, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £819 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Derby
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Langdale Heights
Abbeydale - Derby
Amber Lodge Nursing Home
Aspen Court Care Home
Bluebell Park
Castle Park
Clova House Residential Care Home
Derby Heights Care Home
Douglas Court
Elvaston Lodge Nursing Home
Farriess Court
Heatherton House Care Home
Heron Court Care Home
Kingsway View Care Home
Littleover Nursing Home
Manorfields Residential Care Home
Mercy Care Centre
Middleton Lodge Care Home
Middleton Lodge Care Home
Royal Manor Nursing Home
Rykneld View
Stanley House
The Laurels Residential and Nursing Home
78 live-in carers within about an hour of Derby
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
“Rachel is a quietly spoken, extremely caring person and looked after Val very well.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical fees in Derby
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Derby cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Derby have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Derby is typically £1,087 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Derby?
41 of the 71 CQC-registered care homes in Derby are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Derby?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Derby?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Derby council for a needs assessment.