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Dementia care homes in Southampton

48 of the 83 care homes in Southampton are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 29 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 Southampton typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 7 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,448 to £1,700. 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

The typical dementia care home in Southampton
£1,500a week

About £78,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Hampshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £380 a week less, £19,760 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Hampshire
26 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hampshire

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.

Nursing careFees published
Netley Court, Southampton

Netley Court

Southampton, SO31 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCinnamon Care Collection
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

26 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hampshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Oaklands House Care Centre

Southampton, SO30 · 78 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Oak Tree Lodge, Southampton

Oak Tree Lodge

Southampton, SO40 · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCarewise Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ridgemede Care, Southampton

Ridgemede Care

Southampton, SO32 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRidgemede Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Shedfield Lodge

Southampton, SO32 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAndrew Geach
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Johns Nursing Home, Southampton

St Johns Nursing Home

Southampton, SO16 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaR & E Kitchen Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Tendring Care Homes Ltd, Southampton

Tendring Care Homes Ltd

Southampton, SO40 · 23 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTendring Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Birches Nursing Home, Southampton

The Birches Nursing Home

Southampton, SO40 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHarcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Firs, Southampton

The Firs

Southampton, SO31 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCaldwell Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Gables, Southampton

The Gables

Southampton, SO31 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSonrisa Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
West Cliff Hall, Southampton

West Cliff Hall

Southampton, SO45 · 59 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Woodlands House, Southampton

Woodlands House

Southampton, SO40 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ashlett Dale Rest Home, Southampton

Ashlett Dale Rest Home

Southampton, SO45 · 16 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaMrs Collette Willis
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dawson Lodge, Southampton

Dawson Lodge

Southampton, SO30 · 43 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Forest Edge, Southampton

Forest Edge

Southampton, SO40 · 32 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaForest Edge Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Carpathia Grange, Southampton

Carpathia Grange

Southampton, SO45 · 62 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Moorhill Care Home, Southampton

Moorhill Care Home

Southampton, SO30 · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Oaklands House Care Centre

Southampton, SO30 · 78 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rownhams Manor, Southampton

Rownhams Manor

Southampton, SO16 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCrystal Care Collection
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Snowdrop Place Care Home, Southampton

Snowdrop Place Care Home

Southampton, SO30 · 68 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Waterside House

Southampton, SO31 · 49 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaHamble Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home

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.”
Emily B., about Prisca S.
“He stayed with her throughout the pandemic, refusing to visit his own family, who lived nearby, to reduce the risk of infection.”
Roderick N., about Jaison M.
See live-in carers near HampshireProfiles, 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 Southampton

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 48 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,500
Usually £1,448 to £1,700 a week7 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 Southampton cost?

Dementia care homes in Southampton typically charge £1,500 a week, usually between £1,448 and £1,700. 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 Southampton?

48 of the 83 CQC-registered care homes in Southampton 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 Southampton?

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 Southampton?

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.