Care home costs & funding

Explore the cost of care services for older people and the options that are available to fund that care. This section provides an overview of what care homes cost, circumstances under which your local authority or the NHS will pay for some or all of that care, and the benefits that people are entitled to in their old age.

Care home costs

Care home costs vary widely based on your care needs and where you live within the UK. This section clearly lays out the factors that influence the cost of a care home, so that you can understand the potential cost of care today and in the future as care needs change. By understanding the potential costs, you can plan for them more effectively.

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Paying for your care home

Care homes offer a great service for older people with significant care needs, but they can be expensive. In many cases older people need to fund their care from their assets and income. This section clearly lays out the situations under which older people are entitled to support with their care costs and offers helpful advice on how to plan for the cost of care.

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Benefits for older people

There are many different types of benefits that can be available to older people and it can be confusing understanding which might be relevant for you. This section provides an overview of the main types of benefits available to older people, the qualification criteria for each of these benefits, and offers advice on how to apply for them.