Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd
Gillingham, ME7 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dementia care homes in Medway
33 of the 65 care homes in Medway are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 21 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 Medway typically cost £1,450 a week, about £75,400 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,350 to £1,520. That is close to the typical residential fee in Medway of £1,450.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Medway and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Medway
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Medway, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £400 a week less, £20,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Medway
91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Medway
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 Medway
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.
91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Medway
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Pembroke House
Gillingham, ME7 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Charing House
Gillingham, ME7 · 88 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
£1,450 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Care at home
91 live-in carers within about an hour of Medway
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 £1,250 a week. 78 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Iuliana S.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 3 minutes from Medway
Irene N.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Medway. Can care for a couple
Mihaela-Marinela M.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Medway. Can care for a couple
Mercy G.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Medway. Can care for a couple
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
See live-in carers near MedwayProfiles, 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 Medway
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 33 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,450
- Usually £1,350 to £1,520 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Medway cost?
Dementia care homes in Medway typically charge £1,450 a week, usually between £1,350 and £1,520. 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 Medway?
33 of the 65 CQC-registered care homes in Medway 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 Medway?
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 Medway?
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 Medway council for a needs assessment.