How much care costs
The cost of a care home depends on the level of care you need and how much the particular home charges.
If you have more than £23, 250 in savings and assets, you will need to pay the full cost of your care and arrange your own support. This is called self-funding.
Residential and nursing care
If you have less than £23, 250 in savings and assets, the amount you pay is based on your financial assessment.
If you are self-funding your care, you will pay the full rate the care home charges.
Home care
Home care costs vary depending on where you live.
You can expect to pay around £21 per hour if you are self-funding your care.
If you have less than £23, 250 in savings and assets, the amount you pay is based on your financial assessment.
Technology enabled care (TEC)
For technology enabled care (TEC) there is a small weekly charge of up to £3.85 for monitoring. You may also be eligible for help with the cost.
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