Dementia care homes in Peterborough
23 of the 37 care homes in Peterborough are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 14 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 Peterborough typically cost £1,250 a week, about £65,000 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,164 to £1,313. That is about 18% more than the typical residential fee in Peterborough of £1,055.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,090 a week near Peterborough and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £65,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,500 a week
The typical live-in carer near Peterborough, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £160 a week less, £8,320 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,145 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 Peterborough
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.
Garden Lodge
Ashlynn Grange
Florence House Care Home
The Tudors Care Home
Cherry Blossom Care Home
Eagle Wood Neurological Care Centre
Field House Residential Care Home for the Elderly
Hampton Grove Care Home
Longueville Court
Park House Nursing Home
Park Vista Care Home
Philia Lodge Rest Home
St Margarets Care Home
The Malting's Care Home
Thorpe Wood Care Home
Werrington Lodge
Castor Lodge Care Home
Clayburn Court
The Star Nursing Home
Hampton Grove Care Home
Waterhouse Manor Care Home
Waterhouse Manor Care Home
39 live-in carers within about an hour of Peterborough
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 £1,370 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“I honestly feel lucky to have found her and have already booked her for another visit.”
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
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 Peterborough
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 23 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,250
- Usually £1,164 to £1,313 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,090
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Peterborough cost?
Dementia care homes in Peterborough typically charge £1,250 a week, usually between £1,164 and £1,313. 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 Peterborough?
23 of the 37 CQC-registered care homes in Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
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 Peterborough?
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 Peterborough council for a needs assessment.