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Dementia care homes in York

10 of the 12 care homes in York are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 8 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 York. The typical residential care home fee in North Yorkshire is £1,600 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 £1,110 a week near North Yorkshire and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in North Yorkshire
£1,600a week

About £83,200 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,200 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,110a week

The typical live-in carer near North Yorkshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £490 a week less, £25,480 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,845 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near North Yorkshire
28 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of North Yorkshire

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.

Nursing careFees published1 filter, 3 homes · clear

Alne Hall

York, YO61 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaValorum Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near North Yorkshire

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.

28 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of North Yorkshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,110
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Oaklands Nursing Home, York

Oaklands Nursing Home

York, YO26 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOak Care Home Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Care at home

28 live-in carers within about an hour of North Yorkshire

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 £1,010 to £1,290 a week. 27 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
Claire A., about Carla M.
“She was always 'just present enough': attentive, available, kind and engaging, but without ever over-stepping any boundary”
Beatrice N., about Rosemary H.
See live-in carers near North YorkshireProfiles, 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 fees in North Yorkshire

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 205 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential care
£1,600
Usually £1,420 to £1,663 a week3 homes
Care home fees
£1,267
Usually £1,250 to £1,350 a week5 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,110
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Not enough dementia care homes in York have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in York cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in York have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in North Yorkshire is typically £1,600 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in York?

10 of the 12 CQC-registered care homes in York 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 York?

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 York?

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 North Yorkshire council for a needs assessment.