Dementia care homes in Wiltshire
92 of the 163 care homes in Wiltshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 73 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 Wiltshire typically cost £1,450 a week, about £75,400 a year, based on 9 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,359 to £1,550. That is close to the typical residential fee in Wiltshire of £1,400.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Wiltshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
The typical live-in carer near Wiltshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £330 a week less, £17,160 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 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 Wiltshire
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.
Bourne House
Briggs Lodge Residential and Nursing Home
Dauntsey House
Hays House Nursing Home
Stainsbridge House
Sursum Limited Bramley House
The Priory Care Home
Romney House
Ashgrove House Nursing Home
Aldbourne Nursing Home
Alpine Villa Care Home
Ashley Grange Nursing Home
Avon Court
Avon Court Care Home
Bassett House
Blenheim House Care Home
Brendoncare Froxfield
Brunel House
Camelot Care Homes Ltd
Castle View Care Centre
Cepen Lodge
Cotswolds Rise Residential Care Home
Dunraven House and Lodge
At least 100 live-in carers within about two hours of Wiltshire
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 £1,300 a week. 82 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.”
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
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 Wiltshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 92 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,450
- Usually £1,359 to £1,550 a week9 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 Wiltshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Wiltshire typically charge £1,450 a week, usually between £1,359 and £1,550. 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 Wiltshire?
92 of the 163 CQC-registered care homes in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire?
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 Wiltshire?
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 Wiltshire council for a needs assessment.