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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

PrimeCarersA 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.

Nursing careFees published1 filter, 104 homes · clear

Emerson Grange

Swanley, BR8 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
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 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
Emily Jackson House, Sevenoaks

Emily Jackson House

Sevenoaks, TN13 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester 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
Folkestone Care Centre, Folkestone

Folkestone Care Centre

Folkestone, CT20 · 110 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOpus 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
Fountains Lodge Care Home, Tunbridge Wells

Fountains Lodge Care Home

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBUPA Group
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
Glenhurst Lodge, Maidstone

Glenhurst Lodge

Maidstone, ME14 · 23 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBramley Health
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
Harrier Lodge, Whitstable

Harrier Lodge

Whitstable, CT5 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
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
Harrier Lodge, Whitstable

Harrier Lodge

Whitstable, CT5 · 65 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
Hazeldene House, Tunbridge Wells

Hazeldene House

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 · 78 beds
CQC: Good
NursingResidentialDementiaDeer 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
Hazelwood Care Home, Longfield

Hazelwood Care Home

Longfield, DA3 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare Concern Group
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
Heathfield Residential Home, Ashford

Heathfield Residential Home

Ashford, TN24 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaRCB 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
Hengist Field Care Centre, Sittingbourne

Hengist Field Care Centre

Sittingbourne, ME9 · 75 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaNellsar
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
Highfield Care Home, Canterbury

Highfield Care Home

Canterbury, CT4 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaVivendo 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
Hyllden Heights Care Home, Tonbridge

Hyllden Heights Care Home

Tonbridge, TN11 · 78 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOakland Opco B
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

Iden Manor Nursing Home

Tonbridge, TN12 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHoama (Staplehurst)
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
Invicta Court, Maidstone

Invicta Court

Maidstone, ME14 · 75 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
Kippingtons Nursing Home, Sevenoaks

Kippingtons Nursing Home

Sevenoaks, TN13 · 55 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
Maplewood Court Care Home, Maidstone

Maplewood Court Care Home

Maidstone, ME15 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOakland Opco B
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
Montfort Manor, Ashford

Montfort Manor

Ashford, TN24 · 68 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
Newington Court, Sittingbourne

Newington Court

Sittingbourne, ME9 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester 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
Park View Care Centre, Ashford

Park View Care Centre

Ashford, TN23 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaRCH 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
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.

“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Anthea D., about Theresa L.
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
Winnie N., about Irene N.
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.