Brooklyn House
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,300 to £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Essex
222 of the 406 care homes in Essex are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 156 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 Essex typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 20 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,338 to £1,561. That is about 7% more than the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Essex
£1,500a week
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £380 a week less, £19,760 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Harwich, CO12 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,424 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dudbrook House
Brentwood, CM14 · 73 beds
CQC: Good
Respite care
£1,691 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Glendale Residential Care Home
Dunmow, CM6 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hawthorn Bungalow
Brentwood, CM14 · 10 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,540 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Heron Court
Brentwood, CM13 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,550 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Larchwood Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,595 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Lugano Residence for the Elderly
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,395 to £1,495 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mansion House Residential Home
Chelmsford, CM3 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mistley Manor
Manningtree, CO11 · 84 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
Colchester, CO6 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Riverdale Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,750 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Stafford Hall
South Benfleet, SS7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Grange
Wickford, SS11 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Valentine House
Witham, CM8 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Blenheim Care Home
Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 · 57 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £950 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frank Foster House
Theydon Bois, CM16 · 80 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £1,550 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Loughton Hall
Loughton, IG10 · 33 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
£1,200 to £1,600 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Kinglea Court
London, E4 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,695 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Alderwood Care Home
Colchester, CO1 · 65 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Firstlings
Maldon, CM9 · 32 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hallmark Anisha Grange Luxury Care Home
Billericay, CM11 · 74 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Howard Lodge Care Centre
Brentwood, CM14 · 74 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home
35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex
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 £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, 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 Essex
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 222 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,338 to £1,561 a week20 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Essex cost?
Dementia care homes in Essex typically charge £1,500 a week, usually between £1,338 and £1,561. 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 Essex?
222 of the 406 CQC-registered care homes in Essex 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 Essex?
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 Essex?
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 Essex council for a needs assessment.