Oakdene Nursing Home
Wimborne, BH21 · 71 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,399 a week
Dementia care homes in Dorset
83 of the 120 care homes in Dorset are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 62 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 Dorset typically cost £1,399 a week, about £72,748 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,300 to £1,500. That is about 17% more than the typical residential fee in Dorset of £1,198.
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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Ferndown Manor
Ferndown, BH22 · 75 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,399 a week
Moors Manor Care Home
Ringwood, BH24 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,399 a week
Wimborne Manor
Wimborne, BH21 · 67 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,399 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in Dorset
Based on 83 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,399 a week
- Usually £1,300 to £1,500 · 5 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Dorset cost?
Dementia care homes in Dorset typically charge £1,399 a week, usually between £1,300 and £1,500. 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 Dorset?
83 of the 120 CQC-registered care homes in Dorset 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 Dorset?
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 Dorset?
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 Dorset council for a needs assessment.