Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Harwich, CO12 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,424 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 £1,424 a week, about £74,048 a year, based on 13 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,350 to £1,550. That is close to the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,375.
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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Heron Court
Brentwood, CM13 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,550 a week
Larchwood Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,595 a week
Lugano Residence for the Elderly
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,395 to £1,495 a week
Mistley Manor
Manningtree, CO11 · 84 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
Colchester, CO6 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,520 a week
Riverdale Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,750 a week
Stafford Hall
South Benfleet, SS7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
Valentine House
Witham, CM8 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Blenheim Care Home
Walton On The Naze, CO14 · 57 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £950 a week
Frank Foster House
Theydon Bois, CM16 · 80 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £1,550 a week
Kinglea Court
London, E4 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,695 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in Essex
Based on 222 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,424 a week
- Usually £1,350 to £1,550 · 13 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Essex cost?
Dementia care homes in Essex typically charge £1,424 a week, usually between £1,350 and £1,550. 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.