Dementia care homes in Ashbourne
1 of the 4 care homes in Ashbourne is registered with the CQC as dementia care home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding. 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 Ashbourne. The typical residential care home fee in Derbyshire is £1,281 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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
62 live-in carers within about an hour of Derbyshire
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 £1,010 to £1,260 a week. 51 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
“We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
Enhanced DBS, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview before a carer appears, then continuous DBS monitoring for as long as they work. 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 Derbyshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 245 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,281
- Usually £1,225 to £1,419 a week4 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,358
- Usually £1,271 to £1,396 a week8 homes
Not enough dementia care homes in Ashbourne have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Ashbourne cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Ashbourne have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Derbyshire is typically £1,281 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Ashbourne?
1 of the 4 CQC-registered care homes in Ashbourne is dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Ashbourne?
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 Ashbourne?
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 Derbyshire council for a needs assessment.