Wilsmere House
Harrow, HA3 · 86 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,830 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Harrow
29 of the 53 care homes in Harrow are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 26 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 Harrow typically cost £1,830 a week, about £95,160 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,465 to £1,833. That is close to the typical residential fee in Harrow of £1,833.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Harrow and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Harrow
£1,830a week
About £95,160 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,660 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Harrow, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £710 a week less, £36,920 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,305 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Harrow
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Harrow
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.
No reviews yet
Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Harrow
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 Harrow
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Woodland Hall
Stanmore, HA7 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,830 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Woodland Hall
Stanmore, HA7 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,830 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Mayfield Residential Care Home
Harrow, HA3 · 23 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,830 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Buchanan Court
Harrow, HA1 · 80 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,830 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Harrow
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 £1,330 a week. 81 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Janice C.
2 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 32 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Harrow. Can care for a couple
Joyce U.
1 review
From £1,103 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Harrow. Can care for a couple
Kwok Z.
3 reviews
From £1,330 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from Harrow. Can care for a couple
Katarzyna S.
1 review
From £1,330 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Harrow
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
See live-in carers near HarrowProfiles, 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 dementia care homes fees in Harrow
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 29 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,830
- Usually £1,465 to £1,833 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Harrow cost?
Dementia care homes in Harrow typically charge £1,830 a week, usually between £1,465 and £1,833. 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 Harrow?
29 of the 53 CQC-registered care homes in Harrow 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 Harrow?
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 Harrow?
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 Harrow council for a needs assessment.