Paying for care
Our fees vary according to the type of care you need, the type of room you choose (single, shared, en suite, ground floor, etc.), and whether or not you have any special requirements. Once you have toured the homes and decided which one best suits your needs you can arrange a meeting with the manager to further discuss financial arrangements. The manager will be happy to advise you on any assistance that may be available, but the following may be helpful as a starting point for your enquiries.
What the state will normally provide:
There was a time when we thought the state would look after us 'from cradle to grave'. These days, the state still provides a level of care for the least well off. But if the state thinks you can afford to pay, you will have to pay at least some of the costs of accommodation and personal costs in a residential nursing home.
Briefly, there are three bands of support:
Your local authority may pay for the cost of your residential or nursing home care if your capital is less than £12,250
Your local authority will still pay for your accommodation and personal care, but not fully, if your capital is between £12,250 - £20,000
For every £250 you have over the lower amount, they will subtract £1 per week from the money they contribute.
You will have to pay the full costs of your accommodation and personal care if your capital is over £20,000
