Dementia care homes in Staffordshire
166 of the 271 care homes in Staffordshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 107 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 Staffordshire typically cost £1,296 a week, about £67,392 a year, based on 12 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,013 to £1,478. That is about 33% more than the typical residential fee in Staffordshire of £975.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Staffordshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £67,392 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,592 a week
The typical live-in carer near Staffordshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £246 a week less, £12,792 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,237 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 Staffordshire
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.
Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme
Bonehill Lodge
Branston Court Care Home
Burton, Bridge and Trent Court Care Centre
Cannock Specialist Care Centre
Carden Bank Rest Home
Charlotte James Nursing Home
Chasewater Mews
Chesterton Lodge
20 Dairy Close
5 Greenbrook Court
Church Terrace Nursing Home
Coldbrock House
Croft Care Home
Darwin Court Care Centre
Doddlespool Hall Care Home
Dover Cottage Rest Home
Edgeview Nursing Home
Essington Manor Care Home
Eversley Rest Home
Farmhouse Residential Rest Home
Fauld House Nursing Home
Florence House
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Staffordshire
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 £1,230 a week. 85 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
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 Staffordshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 166 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,296
- Usually £1,013 to £1,478 a week12 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 Staffordshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Staffordshire typically charge £1,296 a week, usually between £1,013 and £1,478. 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 Staffordshire?
166 of the 271 CQC-registered care homes in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?
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 Staffordshire?
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 Staffordshire council for a needs assessment.