Dementia care homes in Medway
33 of the 65 care homes in Medway are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 21 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 Medway. The typical residential care home fee in Medway is £1,450 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.
Chimnies Residential Care Home
Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd
Frindsbury Hall Care Home
Grafton Lodge
Lizbis Care Home
Osbern Manor Care Home
Shaws Wood Residential Care Home
The Shrubbery
Typical fees in Medway
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 Medway cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Medway have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Medway is typically £1,450 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Medway?
33 of the 65 CQC-registered care homes in Medway 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 Medway?
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 Medway?
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 Medway council for a needs assessment.