Dementia care homes in Telford
18 of the 33 care homes in Telford are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 12 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 Telford typically cost £1,400 a week, about £72,800 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,395 to £1,462. That is about 5% more than the typical residential fee in Telford and Wrekin of £1,338.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Telford and Wrekin and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
The typical live-in carer near Telford and Wrekin, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £350 a week less, £18,200 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 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 Telford and Wrekin
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.
Roden Hall Nursing Home
St Georges Park
Hatton Court Care Home
Archbridge Manor Care Home
Barclay Gardens
Bennett House
Deansfield Residential Care Home
Lightmoor View
Myford House Nursing & Residential Home
Telford Hall
The Maples
The Priory Nursing and Residential Home
Wellington Hall Care Centre
Birkdale Residential Home
The Villa
Priorslee House
Woodside Place
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Telford and Wrekin
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 £1,200 a week. 88 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Knowing Mum was in Corina's care made an enormous difference to us and we knew she was in safe hands.”
“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 dementia care homes fees in Telford
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 18 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,395 to £1,462 a week5 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 Telford cost?
Dementia care homes in Telford typically charge £1,400 a week, usually between £1,395 and £1,462. 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 Telford?
18 of the 33 CQC-registered care homes in Telford 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 Telford?
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 Telford?
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 Telford and Wrekin council for a needs assessment.