Avalon Residential Home
Gloucester, GL2 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
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
A 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.
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Another optionStay 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, GL51 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Parton House
Gloucester, GL3 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,391 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Ambleside
Cheltenham, GL51 · 18 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
£1,100 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Oak Tree Mews
Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 · 20 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
£1,245 to £1,518 a week
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.
Greta Klara K.
1 review
From £1,047 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
Sekai M.
2 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
RODIAT Kemisola O.
1 review
From £980 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 26 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
Josipa N.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
“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”
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.