Dementia care homes in Tameside
31 of the 35 care homes in Tameside are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 22 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 Tameside typically cost £1,065 a week, about £55,354 a year, based on 10 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,005 to £1,079. That is about 16% more than the typical residential fee in Tameside of £921.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Tameside and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Tameside
£1,065a week
About £55,354 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,129 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Tameside, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £774 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Tameside
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Tameside
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.
Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Tameside
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 Tameside
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Balmoral Care Home
Hyde, SK14 · 33 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,065 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Charnley House
Hyde, SK14 · 40 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,065 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Downshaw Lodge
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,065 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Firbank House
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 · 42 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,065 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Parkhill Care Home
Stalybridge, SK15 · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,065 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Vicarage Residential Care Home
Manchester, M34 · 30 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,065 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Tameside
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. 90 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Alice M.
3 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 24 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
Adenike L.
2 reviews
From £1,257 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
Luwis D.
1 review
From £1,680 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
Primrose N.
3 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
See live-in carers near TamesideProfiles, 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 Tameside
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 31 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,065
- Usually £1,005 to £1,079 a week10 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Tameside cost?
Dementia care homes in Tameside typically charge £1,065 a week, usually between £1,005 and £1,079. 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 Tameside?
31 of the 35 CQC-registered care homes in Tameside 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 Tameside?
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 Tameside?
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 Tameside council for a needs assessment.