Dementia care homes in Kent
235 of the 499 care homes in Kent are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 151 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 Kent typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 16 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,485 to £1,600. That is close to the typical residential fee in Kent of £1,500.
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.
Saxon Lodge Residential Home Limited
Shottendane Nursing Home
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
St Claire's Care Home
St Heliers Care Home
St Margarets Nursing Home
St Michael's Nursing Home
St Peters Home
St Winifreds Care Centre
Tarrys Residential Home
Temple Ewell Nursing Home
Terrance House
The Bridge Care Home
The Cumberland
The Grange
The Hollies Rest Home
The Island Residential Home
The Old Downs Care Centre
The Old Farm House Residential Home
The Old Vicarage
Tonbridge House Care Home
Tralee Rest Home
Tunbridge Wells Care Centre
Typical dementia care homes fees in Kent
Based on 235 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,485 to £1,600 · 16 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Kent cost?
Dementia care homes in Kent typically charge £1,500 a week, usually between £1,485 and £1,600. 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 Kent?
235 of the 499 CQC-registered care homes in Kent 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 Kent?
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 Kent?
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 Kent council for a needs assessment.