Dementia care homes in Southend-on-Sea
51 of the 84 care homes in Southend-on-Sea are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 40 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 Southend-on-Sea typically cost £1,295 a week, about £67,340 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,200 to £1,550. That is close to the typical residential fee in Southend-on-Sea of £1,323.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,110 a week near Southend-on-Sea and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £67,340 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,590 a week
The typical live-in carer near Southend-on-Sea, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £185 a week less, £9,620 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,235 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 Southend-on-Sea
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.
Catherine Miller House
Shaftesbury Kenway Court
Westcliff Lodge Limited
Brooklands Nursing Home
Hallmark Admiral Court Luxury Care Home
Aarandale Lodge
Abbottswood Lodge Residential Care Home
Adalah Residential Rest Home Limited
Alyson House
Astral Lodge Residential Home
Avondale Rest Home
Boscombe Lodge Nursing Home
Boulevard Lodge
Brambles Care Home
Brook Meadows House
Cavell Lodge
Cedars Care Home
Clifton Lodge
Crowstone House
Fernbrook House
Grandville Lodge Limited
Havengore House Residential Care Home
Kathryn Court
52 live-in carers within about an hour of Southend-on-Sea
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 £1,200 a week. 45 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
“She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always.”
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 Southend-on-Sea
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 51 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,295
- Usually £1,200 to £1,550 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,110
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Southend-on-Sea cost?
Dementia care homes in Southend-on-Sea typically charge £1,295 a week, usually between £1,200 and £1,550. 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 Southend-on-Sea?
51 of the 84 CQC-registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
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 Southend-on-Sea?
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 Southend-on-Sea council for a needs assessment.