Dementia care homes in Doncaster
3 of the 5 care homes in Doncaster are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 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 Nottinghamshire typically cost £1,325 a week, about £68,900 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Nottinghamshire of £1,325.
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.
South Moor Lodge Care Home
Brailsford House
75 live-in carers within about an hour of Nottinghamshire
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 £1,260 a week. 63 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
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 Nottinghamshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 278 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,375
- Usually £1,368 to £1,450 a week5 homes
- Residential care
- £1,325
- Usually £1,263 to £1,388 a week6 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,325
- Usually £1,250 to £1,413 a week4 homes
- Respite care
- £1,425
- Usually £1,350 to £1,513 a week4 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,350
- Usually £1,008 to £1,425 a week7 homes
Not enough dementia care homes in Doncaster have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Doncaster cost?
Dementia care homes in Nottinghamshire typically charge £1,325 a week. 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 Doncaster?
3 of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Doncaster 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 Doncaster?
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 Doncaster?
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 Nottinghamshire council for a needs assessment.