Dementia care homes in Leicester
62 of the 100 care homes in Leicester are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 45 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 Leicester. The typical residential care home fee in Leicester is £1,169 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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Diamond House
Greenfield View Care Home
Hayes Park Nursing Home
Meadow's Court
Milligan Road
Pine View Care Home
Silver Birches
Stonesby House
Stonesby House LTD
The Magnolia Care Home
The New Wycliffe Home
Fosse Court
Kris Nursing & Residential Care Home Ltd
Typical fees in Leicester
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Leicester cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Leicester have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Leicester is typically £1,169 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Leicester?
62 of the 100 CQC-registered care homes in Leicester 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 Leicester?
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 Leicester?
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 Leicester council for a needs assessment.