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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
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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
Poplars Care Centre, Maidstone

Poplars Care Centre

Maidstone, ME16 · 71 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaForest 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

Rockdale House

Sevenoaks, TN13 · 50 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
Saltwood Care Centre, Hythe

Saltwood Care Centre

Hythe, CT21 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSaltwood Care Centre
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
Shottendane Nursing Home, Margate

Shottendane Nursing Home

Margate, CT9 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaShottendane N 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
St Margarets Nursing Home, Hythe

St Margarets Nursing Home

Hythe, CT21 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaRohan 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
St Michael's Nursing Home, Margate

St Michael's Nursing Home

Margate, CT8 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCharing Lodge
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 Winifreds Care Centre, Deal

St Winifreds Care Centre

Deal, CT14 · 59 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
The Old Downs Care Centre, Dartford

The Old Downs Care Centre

Dartford, DA3 · 41 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
Tunbridge Wells Care Centre, Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells Care Centre

Tunbridge Wells, TN1 · 70 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
Warren Lodge Care Home, Ashford

Warren Lodge Care Home

Ashford, TN24 · 64 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
Wells House Nursing Home, Folkestone

Wells House Nursing Home

Folkestone, CT20 · 21 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWells Haven
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
Wells Lodge Nursing Home, Folkestone

Wells Lodge Nursing Home

Folkestone, CT20 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMerryhill 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
Westbank Care Home, Sevenoaks

Westbank Care Home

Sevenoaks, TN15 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaNew Century 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
Whitstable House, Whitstable

Whitstable House

Whitstable, CT5 · 101 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWhitstable House
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
Willow Tree Lodge, Canterbury

Willow Tree Lodge

Canterbury, CT1 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMr B and Mr S Sohal
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

Winchester House

Rochester, ME1 · 123 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
Wombwell Hall, Gravesend

Wombwell Hall

Gravesend, DA11 · 120 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
Woodchurch House, Ashford

Woodchurch House

Ashford, TN26 · 85 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
Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge

Barnes Lodge

Tonbridge, TN11 · 101 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaAvante Care & Support
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
Brabourne Care Centre, Ashford

Brabourne Care Centre

Ashford, TN24 · 82 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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
Cornford House, Tunbridge Wells

Cornford House

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 · 74 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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
Creedy House, New Romney

Creedy House

New Romney, TN28 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementia1st Choice 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.