Melbury Court
Durham, DH1 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,286 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Dementia care homes in Durham
13 of the 19 care homes in Durham are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 10 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 Durham typically cost £1,182 a week, about £61,464 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,158 to £1,234. That is close to the typical residential fee in County Durham of £1,193.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near County Durham and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Durham
£1,182a week
About £61,464 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,364 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £102 a week less, £5,304 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,009 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near County Durham
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
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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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near County Durham
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.
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Durham, DH7 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Abbotts Court Care Home
Durham, DH6 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home
Durham, DH1 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
St Aiden's Cottage
Durham, DH7 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
St Margaret's Care Home
Durham, DH1 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Brandon Lodge Care Home
Durham, DH7 · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Kingsway Nursing Home
Durham, DH7 · 42 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Lindisfarne Shotton
Durham, DH6 · 59 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,182 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Care at home
47 live-in carers within about an hour of County Durham
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 £960 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Petty Tutsirai C.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Clemence K.
1 review
From £945 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Vetakumisa K.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near County DurhamProfiles, 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 Durham
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 13 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,182
- Usually £1,158 to £1,234 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Durham cost?
Dementia care homes in Durham typically charge £1,182 a week, usually between £1,158 and £1,234. 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 Durham?
13 of the 19 CQC-registered care homes in Durham 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 Durham?
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 Durham?
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 County Durham council for a needs assessment.