Autumn Vale Care Centre
Welwyn, AL6 · 69 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Dementia care homes in Welwyn
2 of the 5 care homes in Welwyn 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 Hertfordshire typically cost £1,450 a week, about £75,400 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is about 5% less than the typical residential fee in Hertfordshire of £1,530.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,090 a week near Hertfordshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Hertfordshire
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,090a week
The typical live-in carer near Hertfordshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £360 a week less, £18,720 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Hertfordshire
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Heath Lodge
Welwyn, AL6 · 67 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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 £980 to £1,300 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Everjoy K.
3 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 24 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
Sithabile Tabile M.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 33 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Hertfordshire
Enoch m.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
Emmanuel E.
4 reviews
From £980 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
See live-in carers near HertfordshireProfiles, 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 Hertfordshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 255 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,590
- Usually £1,495 to £2,545 a week3 homes
- Residential care
- £1,530
- Usually £1,450 to £1,633 a week4 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,450
- Usually £1,450 to £1,530 a week3 homes
- Respite care
- £1,550
- Usually £1,550 to £1,630 a week3 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,600
- Usually £1,300 to £1,700 a week9 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,090
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough dementia care homes in Welwyn have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Welwyn cost?
Dementia care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge £1,450 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 Welwyn?
2 of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Welwyn 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 Welwyn?
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 Welwyn?
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 Hertfordshire council for a needs assessment.