Dementia care homes in Hampshire
274 of the 482 care homes in Hampshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 13 are rated Outstanding and 182 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 Hampshire typically cost £1,495 a week, about £77,740 a year, based on 19 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,330 to £1,608. That is close to the typical residential fee in Hampshire of £1,548.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Hampshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £77,740 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,990 a week
The typical live-in carer near Hampshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £375 a week less, £19,500 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,635 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 Hampshire
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.
Park House Rest Home
Park View Residential Home
Pax Hill Nursing Home
Pax Hill Residential Home EMF Unit
Pear Tree Court
Peel House Nursing Home
Ranvilles Nursing & Residential Care Home
Ridgemede Care
Rothsay Grange
Rowan Lodge
Russell Churcher Court
Saltmarsh House Residential Care Home
Shawford Springs Care Home
Shedfield Lodge
South Africa Lodge
St Benedicts Ferndale House
St Catherines View
Steep House Nursing Home
Steep House Nursing Home
St. George’s Nursing Home
St Johns Nursing Home
St Martha's
Stroud House
26 live-in carers within about an hour of Hampshire
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 £1,260 a week. 23 can care for a couple. 14 years' experience on average.
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
“He stayed with her throughout the pandemic, refusing to visit his own family, who lived nearby, to reduce the risk of infection.”
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 Hampshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 274 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,495
- Usually £1,330 to £1,608 a week19 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 Hampshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Hampshire typically charge £1,495 a week, usually between £1,330 and £1,608. 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 Hampshire?
274 of the 482 CQC-registered care homes in Hampshire 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 Hampshire?
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 Hampshire?
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 Hampshire council for a needs assessment.