Dementia care homes in Chesterfield
41 of the 70 care homes in Chesterfield are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 26 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.
Dementia care homes in Chesterfield typically cost £1,200 a week, about £62,400 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,198 to £1,298. That is about 6% less than the typical residential fee in Derbyshire of £1,281.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Derbyshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £62,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,400 a week
The typical live-in carer near Derbyshire, 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, £1,045 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 Derbyshire
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.
Claydon Lodge Care Home
Dale Brook Care Home
Goldwell Manor Care Home
Amberley Nursing Home
Ashgate House Care Home
Belvedere House Care Home
Brimington Care Centre
Brookholme Care Home
Brookholme Croft Ltd
Brookview Nursing Home
Chatsworth Lodge
Cliff House Care Home
Eden Holme Care
Haddon House Nursing Home
Hazeldene House Residential Home
Hill House Nursing Home
Langdale Lodge
Meadow View
Millfield Nursing and Residential Home
Ravensworth Care Home
Riverdale
Springbank House Care Home
St Michaels Nursing Home
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.”
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 dementia care homes fees in Chesterfield
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 41 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,200
- Usually £1,198 to £1,298 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Chesterfield cost?
Dementia care homes in Chesterfield typically charge £1,200 a week, usually between £1,198 and £1,298. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Chesterfield?
41 of the 70 CQC-registered care homes in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?
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 Chesterfield?
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.