Caddington Grove
Dunstable, LU6 · 66 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,625 a week
Dementia care homes in Central Bedfordshire
38 of the 65 care homes in Central Bedfordshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 25 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 Central Bedfordshire typically cost £1,625 a week, about £84,500 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,213 to £1,775. That is close to the typical residential fee in Central Bedfordshire of £1,625.
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.
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Richmond Manor
Bedford, MK45 · 69 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,925 a week
Taymer Nursing Home
Silsoe, MK45 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£800 to £1,500 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in Central Bedfordshire
Based on 38 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,625 a week
- Usually £1,213 to £1,775 · 3 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Central Bedfordshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Central Bedfordshire typically charge £1,625 a week, usually between £1,213 and £1,775. 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 Central Bedfordshire?
38 of the 65 CQC-registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire?
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 Central Bedfordshire?
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 Central Bedfordshire council for a needs assessment.