Summerhill
Alnwick, NE66 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Dementia care homes in Northumberland
70 of the 95 care homes in Northumberland are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 58 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 Northumberland typically cost £1,287 a week, about £66,924 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,286 to £1,287. That is about 12% more than the typical residential fee in Northumberland of £1,154.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Northumberland and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Northumberland
£1,287a week
About £66,924 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,574 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near Northumberland, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £207 a week less, £10,764 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,219 a week less than two places.
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23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Northumberland
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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23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Northumberland
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Grange
Alnwick, NE66 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Grange Nursing Home
Morpeth, NE65 · 23 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Pines Residential Care Home
Ashington, NE63 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Willows
Bedlington, NE22 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Tweedmouth House
Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Tweed View House
Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Wansbeck Care Home
Choppington, NE62 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Waterloo House Rest Home Limited
Blyth, NE24 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Wentworth Grange
Riding Mill, NE44 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Wilkinson Park
Morpeth, NE65 · 21 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Woodhorn Park
Ashington, NE63 · 61 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Bluebell Manor
Morpeth, NE61 · 67 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Lowgate Care Home
Hexham, NE46 · 42 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Riverside House
Morpeth, NE61 · 46 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Oaks Care Home
Blyth, NE24 · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Old Vicarage
Wooler, NE71 · 28 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Thomas Knight Care Home
Blyth, NE24 · 54 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Wellburn House
Prudhoe, NE42 · 35 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Deneholme Care Centre
Hexham, NE47 · 13 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Ponteland Manor Care Home
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 · 52 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Pines Residential Care Home
Ashington, NE63 · 28 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,287 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Care at home
23 live-in carers within about an hour of Northumberland
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 £1,190 a week. 20 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Evelyn S.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Northumberland. Can care for a couple
Margaret I.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Northumberland
David R.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Northumberland. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Northumberland. Can care for a couple
See live-in carers near NorthumberlandProfiles, 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 Northumberland
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 70 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,287
- Usually £1,286 to £1,287 a week5 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 Northumberland cost?
Dementia care homes in Northumberland typically charge £1,287 a week, usually between £1,286 and £1,287. 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 Northumberland?
70 of the 95 CQC-registered care homes in Northumberland 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 Northumberland?
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 Northumberland?
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 Northumberland council for a needs assessment.