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Dementia care homes in Gloucestershire

105 of the 200 care homes in Gloucestershire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 68 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 Gloucestershire typically cost £1,245 a week, about £64,740 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,100 to £1,391. That is about 13% less than the typical residential fee in Gloucestershire of £1,423.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,130 a week near Gloucestershire and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical dementia care home in Gloucestershire
£1,245a week

About £64,740 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,490 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,130a week

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

Staying at home could cost about £115 a week less, £5,980 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,135 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Gloucestershire
38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gloucestershire

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
Avalon Residential Home, Gloucester

Avalon Residential Home

Gloucester, GL2 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaARTI Care Homes
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Gloucestershire

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.

38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gloucestershire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,130
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bredon View, Cheltenham

Bredon View

Cheltenham, GL51 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaC.T.C.H.
Residential care
from £1,465 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Parton House, Gloucester

Parton House

Gloucester, GL3 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaC.T.C.H.
Care home fees
from £1,391 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Ambleside, Cheltenham

Ambleside

Cheltenham, GL51 · 18 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaMr and Mrs J C Walsh
Care home fees
£1,100 to £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Oak Tree Mews, Moreton-in-Marsh

Oak Tree Mews

Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 · 20 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaPareece
Residential care
£1,245 to £1,518 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Castleford House Nursing Home, Chepstow

Castleford House Nursing Home

Chepstow, NP16 · 43 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaMilkwood Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Alexandra House - Gloucester, Gloucester

Alexandra House - Gloucester

Gloucester, GL1 · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Ashchurch View, Tewkesbury

Ashchurch View

Tewkesbury, GL20 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Bramble House, Gloucester

Bramble House

Gloucester, GL1 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaForestglade
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Brunswick House Nursing Home, Gloucester

Brunswick House Nursing Home

Gloucester, GL4 · 46 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBuckland
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Canonbury Residential Home, Berkeley

Canonbury Residential Home

Berkeley, GL13 · 13 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaExcellence In Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week

Castleford Lodge

Chepstow, NP16 · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMilkwood Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Cavendish Care Home, Gloucester

Cavendish Care Home

Gloucester, GL1 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCavendish Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Chargrove Lawn, Cheltenham

Chargrove Lawn

Cheltenham, GL51 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaC.T.C.H.
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Charlton Kings Care Home, Cheltenham

Charlton Kings Care Home

Cheltenham, GL53 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaFidelia CK
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Crofton Springs, Cheltenham

Crofton Springs

Cheltenham, GL51 · 66 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Elm Grove Care Home, Cirencester

Elm Grove Care Home

Cirencester, GL7 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,245 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Care at home

38 live-in carers within about an hour of Gloucestershire

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 £1,030 to £1,360 a week. 31 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
Katrina O., about Sekai M.
See live-in carers near GloucestershireProfiles, 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 Gloucestershire

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 105 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential dementia care
£1,245
Usually £1,100 to £1,391 a week5 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,130
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Gloucestershire cost?

Dementia care homes in Gloucestershire typically charge £1,245 a week, usually between £1,100 and £1,391. 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 Gloucestershire?

105 of the 200 CQC-registered care homes in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?

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 Gloucestershire?

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 Gloucestershire council for a needs assessment.