Hartington Road Care Home
Leicester, LE2 · 8 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Dementia care homes in Leicester
62 of the 100 care homes in Leicester are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 45 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 Leicester typically cost £1,250 a week, about £65,000 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,210 to £1,300. That is about 7% more than the typical residential fee in Leicester of £1,169.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,090 a week near Leicester and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Leicester
£1,250a week
About £65,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,500 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,090a week
The typical live-in carer near Leicester, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £160 a week less, £8,320 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,145 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Leicester
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.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Leicester
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Hollywell Court Residential Home
Leicester, LE2 · 12 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Lady Jane Court Care Home
Leicester, LE2 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Lady Jane Court Care Home
Leicester, LE2 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Lester Hall Apartments
Leicester, LE2 · 33 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
London Road Specialist Nursing Home
Leicester, LE2 · 33 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Oakdale Care Limited
Leicester, LE5 · 63 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Orchard Manor View
Leicester, LE4 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Pendene House
Leicester, LE2 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Rushey Mead Manor Care and Nursing Home
Leicester, LE4 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Scraptoft Court Care Home
Leicester, LE5 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive
Leicester, LE2 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Skelton Court
Leicester, LE3 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
South Lodge Care Home
Leicester, LE2 · 106 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Spencefield Grange
Leicester, LE5 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
St Georges
Leicester, LE2 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Stoneygate Ashlands
Leicester, LE2 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Stoneygate Oaklands
Leicester, LE2 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Synergy Leicester Care and Support Ltd
Leicester, LE3 · 12 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Thurn Court
Leicester, LE5 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Vishram Ghar
Leicester, LE5 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Watermead Rose Care Home
Leicester, LE4 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Welford Court
Leicester, LE2 · 14 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Leicester
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 £980 to £1,270 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Eugene M.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
Omoikhefe Isabel O.
2 reviews
From £1,117 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
Saneliso G.
1 review
From £1,127 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
Dorcas H.
1 review
From £980 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
“If you bump into her in the night on her way to the bathroom she will still inquire how you are and if everything is alright.”
“Tino was the most wonderfully rounded, empathetic and intuitive person. He not only developed a great relationship with Neville but also had a great working relationship with our existing carer.”
See live-in carers near LeicesterProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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 Leicester
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 62 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,250
- Usually £1,210 to £1,300 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,090
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Leicester cost?
Dementia care homes in Leicester typically charge £1,250 a week, usually between £1,210 and £1,300. 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 Leicester?
62 of the 100 CQC-registered care homes in Leicester 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 Leicester?
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 Leicester?
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 Leicester council for a needs assessment.