Mountfitchet House
Stansted, CM24 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Stansted
3 of the 3 care homes in Stansted are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 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 £1,400.
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
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 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 £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Essex
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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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
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
Mountfitchet House
Stansted, CM24 · 60 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 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 fees in Essex
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 406 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,000 to £1,550 a week21 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,350 to £1,550 a week5 homes
- Respite care
- £1,575
- Usually £1,463 to £1,650 a week6 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,500
- Usually £1,423 to £1,575 a week7 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough dementia care homes in Stansted have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Stansted 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 Stansted?
3 of the 3 CQC-registered care homes in Stansted 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 Stansted?
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 Stansted?
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.