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Dementia care homes in Lancashire

257 of the 420 care homes in Lancashire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 186 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 Lancashire typically cost £1,153 a week, about £59,930 a year, based on 24 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £969 to £1,300. That is close to the typical residential fee in Lancashire of £1,110.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Lancashire and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical dementia care home in Lancashire
£1,153a week

About £59,930 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,305 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Lancashire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £103 a week less, £5,330 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £950 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Lancashire
85 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lancashire

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.

Nursing careFees published2 filters, 11 homes · clear
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Lancashire

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.

85 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lancashire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Turfcote Care Home with Nursing, Rossendale

Turfcote Care Home with Nursing

Rossendale, BB4 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMarshmead
Care home fees
£1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Whitelow House Nursing Home, Morecambe

Whitelow House Nursing Home

Morecambe, LA4 · 32 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaQualitas Care
Nursing care
£1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Swansea Terrace, Preston

Swansea Terrace

Preston, PR2 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaWe Care Group
Care home fees
from £949 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Care at home

85 live-in carers within about an hour of Lancashire

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. 78 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

Ayoade A.
1 review
From £1,078 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 6 minutes from Lancashire. Can care for a couple
Don M.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Lancashire. Can care for a couple
Sheridan W.
1 review
From £1,610 a week, 23 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Lancashire. Can care for a couple
Tracy O.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 23 minutes from Lancashire. Can care for a couple
“She understands the needs of an elderly person in the early stages of dementia and has treated my mother with great kindness and skill.”
Simon W., about Ncebakazi V.
“Thanks to Tracy, Dad was always immaculately dressed and clean, his meals were all home cooked and nutritionally well balanced and his home was always kept really clean and tidy.”
Jackie S., about Tracy O.
See live-in carers near LancashireProfiles, 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 Lancashire

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 257 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,153
Usually £969 to £1,300 a week24 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,050
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Lancashire cost?

Dementia care homes in Lancashire typically charge £1,153 a week, usually between £969 and £1,300. 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 Lancashire?

257 of the 420 CQC-registered care homes in Lancashire 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 Lancashire?

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 Lancashire?

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 Lancashire council for a needs assessment.