Lyncroft Care Home
Wisbech, PE13 · 53 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Dementia care homes in Cambridgeshire
91 of the 140 care homes in Cambridgeshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 65 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 Cambridgeshire typically cost £1,400 a week, about £72,800 a year, based on 7 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,367 to £1,563. That is about 40% more than the typical residential fee in Cambridgeshire of £1,000.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,040 a week near Cambridgeshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Cambridgeshire
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,040a week
The typical live-in carer near Cambridgeshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £360 a week less, £18,720 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Cambridgeshire
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
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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17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,040
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Maycroft Care Home
Royston, SG8 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Melbourn Springs Care Home
Royston, SG8 · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Midfield Lodge
Cambridge, CB24 · 61 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Nelson Lodge
St Neots, PE19 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Primrose Croft Care Home
Cambridge, CB4 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Rose Cottage
Huntingdon, PE28 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Rose Lodge
Wisbech, PE13 · 58 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Saxon Manor Care Home
Huntingdon, PE29 · 66 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Saxon Manor Care Home
Huntingdon, PE29 · 66 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Soham Lodge
Ely, CB7 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Springfield Residential Home
March, PE15 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
St Georges Court Care Home
Cambridge, CB2 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Swan House
Chatteris, PE16 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
The Cambridgeshire Care Home
Cambridge, CB22 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
The Chase Care Home
Huntingdon, PE29 · 61 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
Wisbech, PE13 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
The Firs Residential Care Home
Ely, CB6 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
The Hillings
St Neots, PE19 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
The Limes 1
Ely, CB6 · 19 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Vera James House
Ely, CB6 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Waterbeach Lodge
Cambridge, CB25 · 46 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Wendreth Court
March, PE15 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Woodlands Care Centre
Cambridge, CB4 · 109 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,040 a week
Care at home
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
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 £1,020 to £1,200 a week. 14 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Charmaine C.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
Adriana R.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 52 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
Erika P.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 56 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
Jonathan E.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 60 minutes from Cambridgeshire. Can care for a couple
See live-in carers near CambridgeshireProfiles, 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 Cambridgeshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 91 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,367 to £1,563 a week7 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,040
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Cambridgeshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Cambridgeshire typically charge £1,400 a week, usually between £1,367 and £1,563. 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 Cambridgeshire?
91 of the 140 CQC-registered care homes in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?
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 Cambridgeshire?
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 Cambridgeshire council for a needs assessment.