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Dementia care homes in Bournemouth

36 of the 76 care homes in Bournemouth are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 34 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.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Bournemouth. The typical residential care home fee in the South West is £1,299 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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Wickmeads

Bournemouth, BH6 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare South
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
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Typical fees in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Bournemouth cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Bournemouth have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in the South West is typically £1,299 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Bournemouth?

36 of the 76 CQC-registered care homes in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council for a needs assessment.