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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

The typical dementia care home in North Tyneside
£1,255a week

About £65,260 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,510 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,090a 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.

See live-in carers near North Tyneside
30 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of North Tyneside

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.

Nursing careFees published
St Annes Care Home, Whitley Bay

St Annes Care Home

Whitley Bay, NE26 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAscot Care (St Anne's)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

30 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of North Tyneside
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
St Peters Court, Wallsend

St Peters Court

Wallsend, NE28 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAkari Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
West Farm Care Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

West Farm Care Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCramlington House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Primrose Lodge Care Home, North Shields

Primrose Lodge Care Home

North Shields, NE29 · 48 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaRoseberry Care Centres
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
The Ferns Care Home, North Shields

The Ferns Care Home

North Shields, NE29 · 48 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaRoseberry Care Centres
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
The Old Vicarage Care Home, North Shields

The Old Vicarage Care Home

North Shields, NE29 · 36 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaSVP Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Windsor Court Care Home, Wallsend

Windsor Court Care Home

Wallsend, NE28 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaCrown Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Bay View House, Whitley Bay

Bay View House

Whitley Bay, NE26 · 83 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaPrestwick Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Kingfisher House, North Shields

Kingfisher House

North Shields, NE29 · 58 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,255 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Care at home

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.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
See live-in carers near North TynesideProfiles, 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 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.