Nesbit House Care Home
Sevenoaks, TN14 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,850 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Kent
235 of the 499 care homes in Kent are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 151 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 Kent typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 26 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,285 to £1,515. That is close to the typical residential fee in Kent of £1,470.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Kent and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Kent
£1,500a week
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Kent, 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 Kent
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
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 Kent
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.
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Temple Ewell Nursing Home
Dover, CT16 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Maidstone, ME15 · 50 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Nursing care
£1,450 to £1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Chestfield House
Whitstable, CT5 · 31 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Nursing care
from £1,600 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Harbledown Lodge
Canterbury, CT2 · 56 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Nursing care
from £1,600 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Haydon-Mayer
Herne Bay, CT6 · 32 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Nursing care
from £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Larchmere House Nursing Home
Cranbrook, TN17 · 33 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
£1,600 to £2,300 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Whitstable Nursing Home
Whitstable, CT5 · 34 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Nursing care
from £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home
39 live-in carers within about an hour of Kent
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 £980 to £1,260 a week. 33 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Raja S.
1 review
From £1,099 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Kent. Can care for a couple
Alana P.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Kent. Can care for a couple
Priyanka P.
1 review
From £1,169 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Kent. Can care for a couple
Iuliana S.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 38 minutes from Kent
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
See live-in carers near KentProfiles, 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 Kent
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 235 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,285 to £1,515 a week26 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 Kent cost?
Dementia care homes in Kent typically charge £1,500 a week, usually between £1,285 and £1,515. 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 Kent?
235 of the 499 CQC-registered care homes in Kent 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 Kent?
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 Kent?
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 Kent council for a needs assessment.