Dementia care homes in Solihull
31 of the 63 care homes in Solihull are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 22 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 Solihull. The typical residential care home fee in Solihull is £1,345 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 £1,080 a week near Solihull and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £69,914 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,689 a week
The typical live-in carer near Solihull, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £265 a week less, £13,754 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,334 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 Solihull
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.
The Royal Star & Garter Homes - Solihull
Ardenlea Court Care Home
Ardenlea Grove Care Home
Birchmere Mews
Birchmere Mews
Blossomfield Grange
Blossomfield Grange
Blossomfield Rose Care Home
Blythe Rose Care Home
Claridge Place
Connaught House
Eastcote Park Care Home
Fountains Care Home
Harper Fields
Knowle Gate Care Home
Knowle Gate Care Home
Prince of Wales Nursing Home
Rayner House
Silver Birches
Swallows Meadow Court
The Friendly Inn
Willow Grange Care Home
Birchmere House
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Solihull
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 £980 to £1,250 a week. 78 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
“If you bump into her in the night on her way to the bathroom she will still inquire how you are and if everything is alright.”
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala.”
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 Solihull
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Solihull cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Solihull have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Solihull is typically £1,345 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Solihull?
31 of the 63 CQC-registered care homes in Solihull 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 Solihull?
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 Solihull?
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 Solihull council for a needs assessment.