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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.

Nursing careFees published
Tallis House, Waltham Abbey

Tallis House

Waltham Abbey, EN9 · 101 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaRunwood
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet
Wickham Care Home, Chelmsford

Wickham Care Home

Chelmsford, CM3 · 35 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaGold Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet

Winchester House

Frinton On Sea, CO13 · 9 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaIMS Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet

Swan Care Home

Southminster, CM0 · 21 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialDementiaAiraa Swaan
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet
Bailey Lodge Care Home, Saffron Walden

Bailey Lodge Care Home

Saffron Walden, CB11 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet
Bailey Lodge Care Home, Saffron Walden

Bailey Lodge Care Home

Saffron Walden, CB11 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet

Bradbury House

Braintree, CM7 · 21 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet
Braintree Mews Care Home, Braintree

Braintree Mews Care Home

Braintree, CM7 · 75 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaAvery
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet

Colne View

Halstead, CO9 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet
Grace Court, Canvey Island

Grace Court

Canvey Island, SS8 · 58 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaRunwood
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet
Haven Lodge, Clacton-on-sea

Haven Lodge

Clacton-on-sea, CO15 · 46 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,424 a week
No reviews yet

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

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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.