The Chestnuts Care Home
Gravesend, DA13 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£950 to £1,300 a week
Dementia care homes in Gravesend
8 of the 18 care homes in Gravesend 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.
Dementia care homes in Kent typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 10 homes with a fee on record. 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.
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Typical fees in Kent
Based on 499 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,550 a week
- Usually £1,500 to £1,600 · 4 homes with fees
- Residential care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,440 to £1,500 · 13 homes with fees
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,500 to £1,575 · 10 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,500 to £1,500 · 9 homes with fees
Not enough dementia care homes in Gravesend have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Gravesend cost?
Dementia care homes in Kent typically charge £1,500 a week. 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 Gravesend?
8 of the 18 CQC-registered care homes in Gravesend 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 Gravesend?
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 Gravesend?
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.