Hampton Lodge (St Basils)
Southampton, SO15 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Southampton
29 of the 52 care homes in Southampton are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 20 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 Southampton typically cost £1,020 a week, about £53,040 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £960 to £1,055. That is about 6% more than the typical residential fee in Southampton of £960.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Southampton and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Southampton
£1,020a week
About £53,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,040 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Southampton, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £685 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Southampton
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Southampton
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 Southampton
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.
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Southampton
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Oak Lodge Care Home
Southampton, SO19 · 71 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Southampton Manor Care Home
Southampton, SO16 · 104 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Southampton Manor Care Home
Southampton, SO16 · 104 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Annes Nursing Home
Southampton, SO17 · 58 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Wilton Manor Care Home
Southampton, SO15 · 69 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
South Haven Lodge Care Home
Southampton, SO19 · 46 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Hawthorns Care Centre
Southampton, SO19 · 74 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Wickets Care Home
Southampton, SO15 · 80 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,020 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Southampton
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 £1,300 a week. 39 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Mwila M.
1 review
From £1,040 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Southampton. Can care for a couple
Kinga C.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Southampton
Kimberly G.
1 review
From £1,190 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Southampton. Can care for a couple
Prisca S.
2 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Southampton. Can care for a couple
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
“He stayed with her throughout the pandemic, refusing to visit his own family, who lived nearby, to reduce the risk of infection.”
See live-in carers near SouthamptonProfiles, 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 Southampton
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 29 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,020
- Usually £960 to £1,055 a week3 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 Southampton cost?
Dementia care homes in Southampton typically charge £1,020 a week, usually between £960 and £1,055. 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 Southampton?
29 of the 52 CQC-registered care homes in Southampton 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton?
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 Southampton council for a needs assessment.