Dementia care homes in New Romney
4 of the 12 care homes in New Romney are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 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 10 homes with a fee on record. 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
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a 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.
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 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.
Creedy House
Lindau Residential Home
Madeira Lodge
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.”
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
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 fees in Kent
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 499 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,535
- Usually £1,505 to £1,588 a week6 homes
- Residential care
- £1,470
- Usually £1,263 to £1,500 a week22 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,500 to £1,575 a week10 homes
- Respite care
- £1,500
- A week, across the homes with fees9 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,500
- Usually £1,325 to £1,500 a week9 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough dementia care homes in New Romney have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in New Romney cost?
Dementia care homes in Kent typically charge £1,500 a week. 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 New Romney?
4 of the 12 CQC-registered care homes in New Romney 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 New Romney?
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 New Romney?
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.