Dementia care homes in Hereford
23 of the 33 care homes in Hereford are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 15 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 Hereford typically cost £1,300 a week, about £67,600 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,238 to £1,300. That is about 11% more than the typical residential fee in Herefordshire, County of of £1,176.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,190 a week near Herefordshire, County of and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £67,600 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,600 a week
The typical live-in carer near Herefordshire, County of, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £110 a week less, £5,720 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,245 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 Herefordshire, County of
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.
Field Farm House Residential Home
Stretton Nursing Home
Charnwood Country Residence
Coldwells House
Blackwells
Broomy Hill Nursing Home
Credenhill Court Rest Home
Dulas Court
Eastbank
Gwen Walford House
Hampton Grange Nursing Home
Holmer Care Home with Nursing
Holmer Court Residential Home
July VII Limited t/a Wykenhurst Residential Home
Lyndale
Moor Court
Newstead House
The Weir Nursing Home
Brockington House Care Community
Charles Court Care Home
Oaklands Nursing Home
Hillside Care Centre
11 live-in carers within about an hour of Herefordshire, County of
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 £960 to £1,410 a week. 10 can care for a couple. 8 years' experience on average.
“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 dementia care homes fees in Hereford
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 23 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,300
- Usually £1,238 to £1,300 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,190
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Hereford cost?
Dementia care homes in Hereford typically charge £1,300 a week, usually between £1,238 and £1,300. 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 Hereford?
23 of the 33 CQC-registered care homes in Hereford 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 Hereford?
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 Hereford?
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 Herefordshire, County of council for a needs assessment.