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Dementia care homes in Cornwall

107 of the 199 care homes in Cornwall are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 81 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 Cornwall typically cost £1,330 a week, about £69,160 a year, based on 7 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,276 to £1,483. That is about 9% more than the typical residential fee in Cornwall of £1,225.

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

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical dementia care home in Cornwall
£1,330a week

About £69,160 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,660 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Cornwall, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £210 a week less, £10,920 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,305 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Cornwall
10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall

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.

Nursing careFees published
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Cornwall

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.

10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Polventon Residential Care Home, Helston

Polventon Residential Care Home

Helston, TR12 · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMelita Care
Residential care
£1,326 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Torpoint Nursing Centre, Torpoint

Torpoint Nursing Centre

Torpoint, PL11 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaTorcare
Nursing care
£1,948 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Averlea Residential Home, St Austell

Averlea Residential Home

St Austell, PL26 · 14 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaMr & Mrs D Evely
Care home fees
£1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Coombe House Residential Home, Liskeard

Coombe House Residential Home

Liskeard, PL14 · 16 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaMrs Ann E Gray
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Crossroads House Care Home, Redruth

Crossroads House Care Home

Redruth, TR16 · 47 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaAnson Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Anne's - Saltash, Saltash

St Anne's - Saltash

Saltash, PL12 · 33 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Addison Park, Callington

Addison Park

Callington, PL17 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCornwallis Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Atlantis Care Home

Looe, PL13 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAtlantis Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Beaumont Court

Launceston, PL15 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWentworth Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Beech Lodge, St Austell

Beech Lodge

St Austell, PL25 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCornwallis Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Bowden-Derra Park, Launceston

Bowden-Derra Park

Launceston, PL15 · 46 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaBowden Derra Park
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Breage House, Helston

Breage House

Helston, TR13 · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaKeelex 176
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Caprera, St Austell

Caprera

St Austell, PL25 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSharob Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Castle Hill House Care Home, Bodmin

Castle Hill House Care Home

Bodmin, PL31 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCastle Hill House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cathedral View House, Truro

Cathedral View House

Truro, TR1 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCathedral View
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home

10 live-in carers within about two hours of Cornwall

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 £1,200 a week. 8 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“He had been a little anxious before she arrived, but has since stated that he would be very happy for her to care for him again”
Karen S., about Nicola H.
See live-in carers near CornwallProfiles, 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 Cornwall

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 107 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,330
Usually £1,276 to £1,483 a week7 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 Cornwall cost?

Dementia care homes in Cornwall typically charge £1,330 a week, usually between £1,276 and £1,483. 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 Cornwall?

107 of the 199 CQC-registered care homes in Cornwall 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 Cornwall?

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 Cornwall?

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 Cornwall council for a needs assessment.