Abbots Wood Manor
Hailsham, BN27 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,800 a week
Dementia care homes in East Sussex
130 of the 297 care homes in East Sussex are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 88 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 East Sussex typically cost £1,511 a week, about £78,546 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,400 to £1,575. That is about 34% more than the typical residential fee in East Sussex of £1,131.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
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The Polegate Care Home
Polegate, BN26 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £1,446 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in East Sussex
Based on 130 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,511 a week
- Usually £1,400 to £1,575 · 6 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in East Sussex cost?
Dementia care homes in East Sussex typically charge £1,511 a week, usually between £1,400 and £1,575. 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 East Sussex?
130 of the 297 CQC-registered care homes in East Sussex 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 East Sussex?
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 East Sussex?
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 East Sussex council for a needs assessment.