Dingle Meadow
Oldbury, B69 · 46 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,330 to £1,513 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dementia care homes in Sandwell
35 of the 91 care homes in Sandwell are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 24 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 Sandwell typically cost £1,277 a week, about £66,404 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,088 to £1,355. That is close to the typical residential fee in Sandwell of £1,323.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Sandwell and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Sandwell
£1,277a week
About £66,404 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,554 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Sandwell, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £227 a week less, £11,804 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,199 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Sandwell
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sandwell
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 Sandwell
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 an hour of Sandwell
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Hill Top Lodge
West Bromwich, B70 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£680 to £1,100 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Lyndon Hall Nursing Home
West Bromwich, B71 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,224 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dovedale Court
Wednesbury, WS10 · 76 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £1,428 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Sandwell
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 £950 to £1,190 a week. 87 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
Joke O.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Sandwell. Can care for a couple
Sybel N.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Sandwell. Can care for a couple
Simangele K.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Sandwell. Can care for a couple
Amandeep B.
1 review
From £1,166 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Sandwell. Can care for a couple
“God doesn't make people like her anymore!”
“Knowing Mum was in Corina's care made an enormous difference to us and we knew she was in safe hands.”
See live-in carers near SandwellProfiles, 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 Sandwell
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 35 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,277
- Usually £1,088 to £1,355 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Sandwell cost?
Dementia care homes in Sandwell typically charge £1,277 a week, usually between £1,088 and £1,355. 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 Sandwell?
35 of the 91 CQC-registered care homes in Sandwell 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 Sandwell?
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 Sandwell?
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 Sandwell council for a needs assessment.