97 of the 116 home care agencies in Derby offer dementia home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 49 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care in Derby typically costs £28.75 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £26.88 to £31.61. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Derby of £28.75.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Dementia home care in Derby typically costs £28.75 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Derby?
97 of the 116 CQC-registered home care agencies in Derby offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for dementia home care in Derby?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Derby council for a needs assessment.