Ashgrove House Nursing Home
Swindon, SN5 · 35 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,543 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Swindon
6 of the 7 care homes in Swindon are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 3 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 £1,543 a week, about £80,210 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record. That is about 10% more than 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
£1,543a week
About £80,210 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,085 a week
A 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 £423 a week less, £21,970 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,730 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.
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Another optionStay 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
The White Lodge
Swindon, SN5 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,543 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Miranda House
Swindon, SN4 · 68 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,543 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Miranda House
Swindon, SN4 · 68 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,543 a week
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.
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
Rachel D.
1 review
From £1,092 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 69 minutes from Wiltshire
Nina R.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 72 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
“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.”
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 fees in Wiltshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 163 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,651
- Usually £1,638 to £1,783 a week3 homes
- Residential care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,359 to £1,503 a week5 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,543
- Usually £1,341 to £1,703 a week4 homes
- Respite care
- £1,700
- Usually £1,550 to £1,754 a week3 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,550
- Usually £1,375 to £1,600 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough dementia care homes in Swindon have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Swindon cost?
Dementia care homes in Wiltshire typically charge £1,543 a week. 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 Swindon?
6 of the 7 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 Wiltshire council for a needs assessment.