Dementia care homes in Northwich
7 of the 13 care homes in Northwich are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 6 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.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Northwich. The typical residential care home fee in Cheshire West and Chester is £1,500 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Cheshire West and Chester and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
The typical live-in carer near Cheshire West and Chester, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £420 a week less, £21,840 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 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 Cheshire West and Chester
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.
Acorn Meadow
Crossways Residential Care Home
Daneside Mews
Gleavewood Residential Care Home
Lostock Lodge Care Home
Kitwood House Care Residence
84 live-in carers within about an hour of Cheshire West and Chester
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. 76 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.”
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
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 fees in Cheshire West and Chester
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 84 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,699
- Usually £1,573 to £1,926 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough dementia care homes in Northwich have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Northwich cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Northwich have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Cheshire West and Chester is typically £1,500 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Northwich?
7 of the 13 CQC-registered care homes in Northwich 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 Northwich?
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 Northwich?
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 West and Chester council for a needs assessment.