Dementia care homes in Norfolk
185 of the 319 care homes in Norfolk are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 11 are rated Outstanding and 100 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 Norfolk typically cost £1,300 a week, about £67,600 a year, based on 13 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,225 to £1,350. That is about 30% more than the typical residential fee in Norfolk of £1,000.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Norfolk and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £67,600 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,600 a week
The typical live-in carer near Norfolk, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £250 a week less, £13,000 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,245 a week less than two places.
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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Norfolk
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.
Sanford House Nursing Home
St Michaels Court
Twin Oaks Nursing Home
Amberley Hall Care Home
Downham Grange
Goodwins Hall Care Home
Ford Place Nursing Home
Hassingham House Care Centre
All Hallows Neuro Rehabilitation Centre
Brooklands Nursing & Residential Home
Church Green Lodge
Dussindale Park
Gresham Care Home
Heron Lodge
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home
Lincoln House Care Home
Millbridge Care Home
Oaklands
Oak Manor Nursing Home
Oakwood House Care Home
Pine Lodge
St Clements Nursing Home
13 live-in carers within about an hour of Norfolk
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 £990 to £1,120 a week. 9 can care for a couple. 14 years' experience on average.
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 dementia care homes fees in Norfolk
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 185 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,300
- Usually £1,225 to £1,350 a week13 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Norfolk cost?
Dementia care homes in Norfolk typically charge £1,300 a week, usually between £1,225 and £1,350. 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 Norfolk?
185 of the 319 CQC-registered care homes in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
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 Norfolk?
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 Norfolk council for a needs assessment.