Hampden Hall Care Centre
Aylesbury, HP22 · 120 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Buckinghamshire
88 of the 133 care homes in Buckinghamshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 46 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 Buckinghamshire typically cost £1,450 a week, about £75,400 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,420 to £1,500. That is close to the typical residential fee in Buckinghamshire of £1,438.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Buckinghamshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Buckinghamshire
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Buckinghamshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £330 a week less, £17,160 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.
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89 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
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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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.
89 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Ryeview Manor Care Home
High Wycombe, HP11 · 94 beds
CQC: Good
Residential dementia care
from £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Tithe Farm Nursing Home
Stoke Poges, SL2 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,450 to £1,800 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cherry Garth
Holmer Green, HP15 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £1,420 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Swarthmore Housing Society Limited
Gerrards Cross, SL9 · 40 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
£1,246 to £1,666 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home
89 live-in carers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
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 £1,300 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
Loritha C.
4 reviews
From £1,330 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Peter W.
3 reviews
From £1,372 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Jaroslava P.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Monicah D.
3 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 39 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
See live-in carers near BuckinghamshireProfiles, 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 Buckinghamshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 88 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,450
- Usually £1,420 to £1,500 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Buckinghamshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Buckinghamshire typically charge £1,450 a week, usually between £1,420 and £1,500. 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 Buckinghamshire?
88 of the 133 CQC-registered care homes in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire?
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 Buckinghamshire?
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 Buckinghamshire council for a needs assessment.