Care homes in Waverley offering dementia care

How dementia care in Waverley compares

9 of the 14 care homes in Waverley are registered with CQC for dementia care (64%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 80% for dementia care.

Darnall Grange, The Fields and Darnall View Residential Home lead the list for dementia care. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from August 2019 and the newest from July 2026. Together they hold 491 registered beds; 4 also provide nursing care.

Across Sheffield, 63 care homes are registered for dementia care, and 83% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 64% of care homes list dementia care, compared with 55% across Sheffield.

Dementia care in a care home in the Yorkshire and the Humber typically costs about £1,265 a week (residential) or £1,560 (nursing), compared with £1,230 for standard residential care. How these costs are worked out.

What dementia care involves

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

Questions to ask care homes about dementia care

1. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
2. How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
3. What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
4. How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
5. How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?

Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Sheffield. Jargon explained: Dementia care.

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