Fernihurst Nursing Home
Exmouth, EX8 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,600 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Exmouth
10 of the 22 care homes in Exmouth are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 6 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 Exmouth typically cost £1,295 a week, about £67,340 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,138 to £1,448. 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 Exmouth
£1,295a week
About £67,340 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,590 a week
A 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 £175 a week less, £9,100 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,235 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.
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Another optionStay 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
Knappe Cross Care Centre
Exmouth, EX8 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,200 a week
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.
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Ana Maria Pestana da Silva S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Love B.
3 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Samuel A.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“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.”
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 Exmouth
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 10 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,295
- Usually £1,138 to £1,448 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 Exmouth cost?
Dementia care homes in Exmouth typically charge £1,295 a week, usually between £1,138 and £1,448. 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 Exmouth?
10 of the 22 CQC-registered care homes in Exmouth 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 Exmouth?
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 Exmouth?
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.