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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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published
Brookholme Care Home, Chesterfield

Brookholme Care Home

Chesterfield, S40 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRosecare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,200 a week
No reviews yet
Riverdale, Chesterfield

Riverdale

Chesterfield, S41 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOrchard Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,200 a week
No reviews yet
Care at 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 C.
1 review
From £1,096 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Derbyshire
Stephanie S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Derbyshire. Can care for a couple
Nontando S.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 37 minutes from Derbyshire. Can care for a couple
Adetumi B.
1 review
From £1,236 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 39 minutes from Derbyshire. Can care for a couple
“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
Melanie B., about Ernest C.
“We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
Sarah Y., about Dawn Z.
See live-in carers near DerbyshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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 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

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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.