Dementia care homes in Worthing
33 of the 79 care homes in Worthing are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 24 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 Worthing typically cost £1,650 a week, about £85,800 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,296 to £1,850. That is about 13% more than the typical residential fee in West Sussex of £1,458.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,100 a week near West Sussex and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £85,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,300 a week
The typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £550 a week less, £28,600 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,945 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 West Sussex
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.
Avon Manor
Bywell House Care Home
Care for Veterans
Tarring Manor
Heaton House Residential Care Home
Amberley Lodge Care Home
Ashdown Nursing Home
Berkeley Lodge
Cornwell House, Beehive Care
Haviland House
Highgrove House Residential Care Home
Hurst Nursing Home
Linfield House
Longacre Care Home Limited
Parkside Lodge Care Home
St Mary's Residential Care Home
Tenby House
The Heathers
The New Grange Care Home Limited
Victoria Lodge
Westdene House
Westholme Clinic Limited
28 live-in carers within about an hour of West Sussex
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 £1,020 to £1,170 a week. 23 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
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 Worthing
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 33 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,650
- Usually £1,296 to £1,850 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,100
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Worthing cost?
Dementia care homes in Worthing typically charge £1,650 a week, usually between £1,296 and £1,850. 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 Worthing?
33 of the 79 CQC-registered care homes in Worthing 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 Worthing?
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 Worthing?
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 West Sussex council for a needs assessment.