Falstone Court
Sunderland, SR6 · 40 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Care home fees
from £1,229 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Dementia care homes in Sunderland
54 of the 86 care homes in Sunderland are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 45 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 Sunderland typically cost £1,229 a week, about £63,908 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,229 to £1,263. That is close to the typical residential fee in Sunderland of £1,263.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,090 a week near Sunderland and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Sunderland
£1,229a week
About £63,908 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,458 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,090a week
The typical live-in carer near Sunderland, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £139 a week less, £7,228 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,103 a week less than two places.
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46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sunderland
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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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.
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sunderland
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Falstone Manor
Sunderland, SR6 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,229 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Holy Cross
Sunderland, SR4 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home
Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,480 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Sycamore Care Centre
Sunderland, SR4 · 113 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,263 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Care at home
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Sunderland
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 £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Sunderland. Can care for a couple
David R.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Sunderland. Can care for a couple
Evelyn S.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Sunderland. Can care for a couple
Margaret I.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from Sunderland
“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 SunderlandProfiles, 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 Sunderland
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 54 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,229
- Usually £1,229 to £1,263 a week5 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 Sunderland cost?
Dementia care homes in Sunderland typically charge £1,229 a week, usually between £1,229 and £1,263. 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 Sunderland?
54 of the 86 CQC-registered care homes in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
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 Sunderland?
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 Sunderland council for a needs assessment.