Hatherley Care Home Limited
Saffron Walden, CB10 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Dementia care homes in Saffron Walden
6 of the 6 care homes in Saffron Walden are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 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 £1,400 a week, about £72,800 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record. 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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Highfield Care Home
Saffron Walden, CB11 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Stanley Wilson Lodge Care Home
Saffron Walden, CB11 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
The Grange
Saffron Walden, CB11 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Bailey Lodge Care Home
Saffron Walden, CB11 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Bailey Lodge Care Home
Saffron Walden, CB11 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Typical fees in Essex
Based on 406 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential care
- £1,375 a week
- Usually £1,000 to £1,528 · 16 homes with fees
- Residential dementia care
- £1,400 a week
- Usually £1,350 to £1,550 · 5 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,450 to £1,650 · 5 homes with fees
Not enough dementia care homes in Saffron Walden have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Saffron Walden cost?
Dementia care homes in Essex typically charge £1,400 a week. 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 Saffron Walden?
6 of the 6 CQC-registered care homes in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden?
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 Saffron Walden?
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.