Wilbury Gardens
Hove, BN3 · 8 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Dementia care homes in Brighton and Hove
30 of the 86 care homes in Brighton and Hove are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 24 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 £1,400 a week, about £72,800 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,250 to £1,635. That is about 33% 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
The typical dementia care home in Brighton and Hove
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,110a week
The typical live-in carer near Brighton and Hove, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £290 a week less, £15,080 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Brighton and Hove
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Brighton and Hove
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.
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Another optionStay 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.
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Brighton and Hove
Live-in, a week
typically £1,110
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
4-10 Lyndhurst Road
Hove, BN3 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Acorn Hove
Hove, BN3 · 12 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Arlington House
Hove, BN3 · 33 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Burlington Mews Care Home
Brighton, BN2 · 57 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
The Beach House
Hove, BN3 · 10 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Care at 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.
Nikolaos (Nick) K.
3 reviews
From £1,148 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Brighton and Hove. Can care for a couple
Awa G.
2 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Brighton and Hove. Can care for a couple
Evana K.
1 review
From £1,117 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Brighton and Hove. Can care for a couple
Mabel K.
1 review
From £1,110 a week, 27 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Brighton and Hove
“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.”
See live-in carers near Brighton and HoveProfiles, 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 Brighton and Hove
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 30 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,250 to £1,635 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,110
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Brighton and Hove cost?
Dementia care homes in Brighton and Hove typically charge £1,400 a week, usually between £1,250 and £1,635. 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 and Hove?
30 of the 86 CQC-registered care homes in Brighton and Hove 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 and Hove?
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 and Hove?
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.