Dementia care homes in Wingate
None of the 1 care homes in Wingate is currently registered as dementia care home. 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. The nearest are listed under the wider County Durham area.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Wingate. The typical residential care home fee in County Durham is £1,193 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Typical fees in County Durham
Based on 146 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,406 a week
- Usually £1,378 to £1,410 · 3 homes with fees
- Residential care
- £1,193 a week
- Usually £1,177 to £1,210 · 4 homes with fees
- Care home fees
- £1,317 a week
- Usually £1,286 to £1,354 · 4 homes with fees
Not enough dementia care homes in Wingate have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Wingate cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Wingate have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in County Durham is typically £1,193 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Wingate?
0 of the 1 CQC-registered care homes in Wingate 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 Wingate?
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 Wingate?
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.