Dementia care homes in Swindon
24 of the 47 care homes in Swindon are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 18 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.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Swindon. The typical residential care home fee in Swindon is £1,398 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Swindon and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,670 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,795 a week
The typical live-in carer near Swindon, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £318 a week less, £16,510 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,440 a week less than two places.
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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Swindon
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.
Willowbrook View
Fitzwarren House
Kings Court Care Centre
Orchid Care Home
Ashbury Lodge Residential Home
Chiseldon Care Home
Church View Nursing Home
Edgehill Care Home
Fessey House
Grove Hill Care Home
Kingsmead Care Home
Ladymead Care Home
Lansdowne Hill Care Home
Moormead Care Home
Quarry Mount
Ridgeway Rise
Simones House Swindon
Swindon Family Breaks Service
The Orchards Residential Home
Wemyss Lodge
Hill View
Princess Lodge Care Centre
Rose Cottage Nursing Home
44 live-in carers within about an hour of Swindon
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 £990 to £1,280 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“Linet became her carer and all changed, my daughter started eating, taking her medications and more important her happiness came back.”
“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”
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 fees in Swindon
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Swindon cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Swindon have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Swindon is typically £1,398 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Swindon?
24 of the 47 CQC-registered care homes in Swindon 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 Swindon?
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 Swindon?
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 Swindon council for a needs assessment.