Dementia care homes in Towcester
4 of the 7 care homes in Towcester 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.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Towcester. The typical residential care home fee in West Northamptonshire is £1,350 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, typically costs £1,100 a week near West Northamptonshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week
The typical live-in carer near West Northamptonshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £250 a week less, £13,000 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 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 West Northamptonshire
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.
The Lakes
Duncote Hall Nursing Home
Brook House Care Home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of West Northamptonshire
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 £1,280 a week. 87 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“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.”
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 fees in West Northamptonshire
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Towcester cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Towcester have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in West Northamptonshire is typically £1,350 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Towcester?
4 of the 7 CQC-registered care homes in Towcester 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 Towcester?
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 Towcester?
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 West Northamptonshire council for a needs assessment.