Dementia care homes in West Bromwich
8 of the 21 care homes in West Bromwich are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 6 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.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in West Bromwich. The typical residential care home fee in Sandwell is £1,323 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
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
About £68,783 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,646 a week
The typical live-in carer near Sandwell, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £273 a week less, £14,183 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,291 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 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.
Lyndon Hall Nursing Home
Richmond Court Nursing 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.
“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.”
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 Sandwell
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 91 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Care home fees
- £1,323
- Usually £1,141 to £1,423 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
Not enough dementia care homes in West Bromwich have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in West Bromwich cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in West Bromwich have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Sandwell is typically £1,323 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in West Bromwich?
8 of the 21 CQC-registered care homes in West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich?
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 West Bromwich?
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.