Aldridge Court Nursing Home
Walsall, WS9 · 59 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dementia care homes in Walsall
36 of the 62 care homes in Walsall are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 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.
Dementia care homes in Walsall typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,300 to £2,650. That is about 36% more than the typical residential fee in Walsall of £1,100.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Walsall and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Walsall
£1,500a week
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Walsall, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £450 a week less, £23,400 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Walsall
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Walsall
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.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Walsall
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Shire Oaks Court
Walsall, WS8 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£3,800 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Walsall
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 £1,200 a week. 85 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
Sakhi K.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Walsall. Can care for a couple
Laiza Patricia G.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Walsall. Can care for a couple
Ataa Yaa S.
4 reviews
From £945 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Walsall. Can care for a couple
Latifa K.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Walsall. Can care for a couple
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala.”
See live-in carers near WalsallProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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 Walsall
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 36 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,300 to £2,650 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 Walsall cost?
Dementia care homes in Walsall typically charge £1,500 a week, usually between £1,300 and £2,650. 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 Walsall?
36 of the 62 CQC-registered care homes in Walsall 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 Walsall?
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 Walsall?
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 Walsall council for a needs assessment.