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Dementia care homes in Cheshire East

76 of the 106 care homes in Cheshire East are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 51 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 Cheshire East typically cost £1,212 a week, about £63,024 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,106 to £1,256. That is close to the typical residential fee in Cheshire East of £1,212.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Cheshire East and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical dementia care home in Cheshire East
£1,212a week

About £63,024 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,424 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

The typical live-in carer near Cheshire East, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £132 a week less, £6,864 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,069 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Cheshire East
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire East

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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PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Cheshire East

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire East
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bucklow Manor Care Home, Knutsford

Bucklow Manor Care Home

Knutsford, WA16 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSpringcare Group
Residential dementia care
£1,000 to £1,600 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Cheshire East

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 £980 to £1,260 a week. 88 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
Katrina R., about Camille F.
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
John P., about Rodrigo Javier B.
See live-in carers near Cheshire EastProfiles, 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 Cheshire East

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 76 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,212
Usually £1,106 to £1,256 a week3 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 Cheshire East cost?

Dementia care homes in Cheshire East typically charge £1,212 a week, usually between £1,106 and £1,256. 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 Cheshire East?

76 of the 106 CQC-registered care homes in Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East?

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 Cheshire East?

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 Cheshire East council for a needs assessment.