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Dementia care homes in Devon

172 of the 309 care homes in Devon are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 11 are rated Outstanding and 133 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 Devon typically cost £1,297 a week, about £67,444 a year, based on 20 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £995 to £1,492. That is about 5% more than the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238.

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

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical dementia care home in Devon
£1,297a week

About £67,444 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,594 a week

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

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

Staying at home could cost about £177 a week less, £9,204 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,239 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Devon
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon

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
Parkland House, Exeter

Parkland House

Exeter, EX4 · 52 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaPeninsula Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Devon

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.

17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Rose Lodge Exmouth, Exmouth

Rose Lodge Exmouth

Exmouth, EX8 · 34 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaEminence Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Sundial Care Home, Sidmouth

Sundial Care Home

Sidmouth, EX10 · 37 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaSundial View
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Alexander House Care Home, Exeter

Alexander House Care Home

Exeter, EX1 · 67 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare Concern Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Amelia House Residential Home, Exeter

Amelia House Residential Home

Exeter, EX2 · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAmelia House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ashburton House, Newton Abbot

Ashburton House

Newton Abbot, TQ13 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAshburton House Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Asher Care, Newton Abbot

Asher Care

Newton Abbot, TQ12 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAsher Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ashfield, Exmouth

Ashfield

Exmouth, EX8 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSWCH
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Barton House, Dawlish

Barton House

Dawlish, EX7 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaLibatis
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Barton Lodge, Dawlish

Barton Lodge

Dawlish, EX7 · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaLibatis
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Barton Place Nursing Home, Exeter

Barton Place Nursing Home

Exeter, EX4 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarton Place
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Beacon House, Dartmouth

Beacon House

Dartmouth, TQ6 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaThurlestone Court
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Belmont Grange Limited, Ilfracombe

Belmont Grange Limited

Ilfracombe, EX34 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaBelmont Grange
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Bishopsteignton House, Teignmouth

Bishopsteignton House

Teignmouth, TQ14 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaBishopshouseRCG
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Blackdown Nursing Home, Tavistock

Blackdown Nursing Home

Tavistock, PL19 · 33 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaGolfhill
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Bracken Tor House, Okehampton

Bracken Tor House

Okehampton, EX20 · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare Worldwide
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Camplehaye Residential Home, Tavistock

Camplehaye Residential Home

Tavistock, PL19 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAvens Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Clayfield Care Home, Barnstaple

Clayfield Care Home

Barnstaple, EX32 · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaShalom Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,297 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home

17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon

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 £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.

“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
Martin B., about Love B.
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
See live-in carers near DevonProfiles, 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 Devon

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 172 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,297
Usually £995 to £1,492 a week20 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 Devon cost?

Dementia care homes in Devon typically charge £1,297 a week, usually between £995 and £1,492. 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 Devon?

172 of the 309 CQC-registered care homes in Devon 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 Devon?

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 Devon?

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 Devon council for a needs assessment.