Dementia care homes in Runcorn
5 of the 9 care homes in Runcorn are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 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 Runcorn. The typical residential care home fee in Halton is £1,253 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 £1,050 a week near Halton and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £65,156 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,506 a week
The typical live-in carer near Halton, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £203 a week less, £10,556 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,151 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 Halton
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.
Croftwood
Simonsfield Care Home
Norton Lodge
St Lukes Care Home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Halton
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. 89 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
“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.”
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 Halton
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Runcorn cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Runcorn have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Halton is typically £1,253 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Runcorn?
5 of the 9 CQC-registered care homes in Runcorn 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 Runcorn?
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 Runcorn?
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 Halton council for a needs assessment.