Dementia care homes in Battle
5 of the 7 care homes in Battle are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 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 Battle. The typical residential care home fee in East Sussex is £1,131 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.
Typical fees in East Sussex
Based on 297 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential care
- £1,131 a week
- Usually £1,122 to £1,280 · 5 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,506 a week
- Usually £1,445 to £1,544 · 4 homes with fees
- Care home fees
- £1,446 a week
- Usually £1,385 to £1,575 · 5 homes with fees
Not enough dementia care homes in Battle have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Battle cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Battle have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in East Sussex is typically £1,131 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Battle?
5 of the 7 CQC-registered care homes in Battle 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 Battle?
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 Battle?
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 East Sussex council for a needs assessment.