Dementia care homes in Brighton
11 of the 34 care homes in Brighton are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 10 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 Brighton and Hove typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is about 43% more than the typical residential fee in Brighton and Hove of £1,050.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,110 a week near Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £390 a week less, £20,280 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 Brighton and Hove
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.
Birch Grove Nursing Home
Brighton & Hove City Council - Ireland Lodge
Dean Wood Care Home
Grove Park
Hallmark Maycroft Manor Luxury Care Home
Hazelgrove Nursing Home
Partridge House Nursing and Residential Care Home
Sycamore Court
The Highviews
Burlington Mews Care Home
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Brighton and Hove
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 £1,020 to £1,280 a week. 37 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Lottie showed incredible patience and empathy, adapting her routine to fit in with Mum's moods. Most importantly, Lottie's cheerful manner helped Mum to get some enjoyment out of life.”
“He was infinitely patient with them and got on very well with us to the extent that we now regard him as a personal friend.”
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 Brighton and Hove
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 86 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,375 to £1,695 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,110
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough dementia care homes in Brighton have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Brighton cost?
Dementia care homes in Brighton and Hove typically charge £1,500 a week. 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 Brighton?
11 of the 34 CQC-registered care homes in Brighton 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 Brighton?
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 Brighton?
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 Brighton and Hove council for a needs assessment.