Dementia care homes in North Tyneside
34 of the 43 care homes in North Tyneside are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 24 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 North Tyneside typically cost £1,255 a week, about £65,260 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,156 to £1,603. That is about 21% more than the typical residential fee in North Tyneside of £1,040.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,090 a week near North Tyneside and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £65,260 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,510 a week
The typical live-in carer near North Tyneside, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £165 a week less, £8,580 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,155 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 North Tyneside
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.
St Peters Court
The Evergreens Care Centre
West Farm Care Centre
Primrose Lodge Care Home
The Ferns Care Home
The Old Vicarage Care Home
Windsor Court Care Home
Bay View House
Kingfisher House
30 live-in carers within about an hour of North Tyneside
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 £950 to £1,130 a week. 26 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“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.”
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 North Tyneside
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 34 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,255
- Usually £1,156 to £1,603 a week6 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 North Tyneside cost?
Dementia care homes in North Tyneside typically charge £1,255 a week, usually between £1,156 and £1,603. 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 North Tyneside?
34 of the 43 CQC-registered care homes in North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside?
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 North Tyneside?
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 North Tyneside council for a needs assessment.