Eastbourne House
Whitley Bay, NE26 · 72 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Care home fees
£1,689 to £2,975 a week
Dementia care homes in North Tyneside
34 of the 43 care homes in North Tyneside are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 24 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 North Tyneside typically cost £1,344 a week, about £69,888 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,255 to £1,517. That is about 31% more than the typical residential fee in North Tyneside of £1,028.
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.
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Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend
Wallsend, NE28 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Residential dementia care
£1,344 a week
Redesdale Court
North Shields, NE29 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,166 to £1,341 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in North Tyneside
Based on 34 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,344 a week
- Usually £1,255 to £1,517 · 3 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in North Tyneside cost?
Dementia care homes in North Tyneside typically charge £1,344 a week, usually between £1,255 and £1,517. 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 North Tyneside?
34 of the 43 CQC-registered care homes in North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside?
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 North Tyneside?
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 Tyneside council for a needs assessment.