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Paying care home fees

Paying care home fees

If you're entering a care home, you'll have to make some contribution towards the fees. The amount of contribution you have to make depends upon several things, such as how much capital you have and the care home you choose.

If you’re entering a care home, you must pay towards the fees.

The amount you pay depends on several things, including how much capital you have and the care home you choose.

If you move into a care home, you need to have an assessment of your care needs – even if you’ve had one while living at home. This will include a financial assessment to decide how much – if anything – you should be charged.

Find out more about your home and savings, including:

Learn more about care home fees, including:

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The information was last updated on: 06th November 2023

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