Dementia care homes in Stoke-on-Trent
23 of the 38 care homes in Stoke-on-Trent are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 16 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 Stoke-on-Trent typically cost £1,025 a week, about £53,300 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £963 to £1,056. That is about 5% 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 £53,300 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,050 a week
The typical live-in carer near Staffordshire, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £695 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.
The Willows Care Home
Wetley Manor Care Home
Alder Grange
Allan House
Ashview House Residential Care Home
Beech Lodge Nursing Home
Church Terrace Nursing Home
Goldenview Care Home
Hillswood Lodge
Maple Tree Court
Oaklea House
Orsett House Retirement Home
Park Lane Care Home
Springbank Nursing Home
The Old Vicarage Residential Home
Wilbraham House
Ash Hall Nursing Home
Elizabeth House
Hillswood House Care Home
Rock Cottage Care Services
Tall Oaks Care Home
The Poplars
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 Stoke-on-Trent
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 23 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,025
- Usually £963 to £1,056 a week3 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 Stoke-on-Trent cost?
Dementia care homes in Stoke-on-Trent typically charge £1,025 a week, usually between £963 and £1,056. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
23 of the 38 CQC-registered care homes in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent?
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.