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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

The typical dementia care home in Wiltshire
£1,450a week

About £75,400 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a 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.

See live-in carers near Wiltshire
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire

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
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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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bourne House, Salisbury

Bourne House

Salisbury, SP4 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,913 to £1,918 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dauntsey House, Devizes

Dauntsey House

Devizes, SN10 · 21 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaDauntsey House Care
Care home fees
£1,650 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Hays House Nursing Home

Shaftesbury, SP7 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPark Healthcare
Nursing care
£1,500 to £1,750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Stainsbridge House, Malmesbury

Stainsbridge House

Malmesbury, SN16 · 46 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWest Country Care
Residential dementia care
£1,100 to £1,230 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Sursum Limited Bramley House, Mere

Sursum Limited Bramley House

Mere, BA12 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSursum
Residential care
from £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Priory Care Home, Chippenham

The Priory Care Home

Chippenham, SN15 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaLower Green
Care home fees
from £1,200 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Romney House, Trowbridge

Romney House

Trowbridge, BA14 · 20 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaRomney House
Care home fees
£1,550 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Aldbourne Nursing Home, Marlborough

Aldbourne Nursing Home

Marlborough, SN8 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAldbourne Nursing Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Alpine Villa Care Home, Melksham

Alpine Villa Care Home

Melksham, SN12 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAlpine Villa Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ashley Grange Nursing Home, Salisbury

Ashley Grange Nursing Home

Salisbury, SP5 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Avon Court, Salisbury

Avon Court

Salisbury, SP4 · 48 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaOrders of St John Care Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Avon Court Care Home, Chippenham

Avon Court Care Home

Chippenham, SN15 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Bassett House, Wootton Bassett

Bassett House

Wootton Bassett, SN4 · 63 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAMS Care Wiltshire
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Blenheim House Care Home, Melksham

Blenheim House Care Home

Melksham, SN12 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBerkley Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Brunel House, Corsham

Brunel House

Corsham, SN13 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Camelot Care Homes Ltd, Salisbury

Camelot Care Homes Ltd

Salisbury, SP4 · 57 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCamelot Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Castle View Care Centre, Salisbury

Castle View Care Centre

Salisbury, SP1 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWessex Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cepen Lodge, Chippenham

Cepen Lodge

Chippenham, SN14 · 63 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dunraven House and Lodge, Salisbury

Dunraven House and Lodge

Salisbury, SP1 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMrs Brigid O'Connor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home

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.”
Lita R., about Linet Wanjiku M.
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
Emily B., about Prisca S.
See live-in carers near WiltshireProfiles, 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 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.