Care Home Costs......

[Anthoula]

Having just checked the cost of care homes in our area I have found that they average out at about £1,500 per week. I am wondering what generally the Social Services pay (OH would not be self funding) because I don`t imagine it would be anywhere close to £1,500. Also wondering what happens if someone can not "top up" the fees? Any advice will be welcome.

 

[nitram]

Top ups are voluntary, nobody has to pay, if somebody does the LA should check they can afford it.

The LA has to find a place even if it pays over it's rate, the place may not be convenient for the family, it could even be in a different area.

 

[Violet Jane]

Local authorities do not pay the same rates as self-funders. There is a significant difference between the two rates. Some homes will only take self-funders but many take a mixture of people funded by local authorities and self-funders.

 

[Kevinl]

As nitram says the LA do have to find a placement even if it's over their stated rate, however, the LA are bulk purchases so get a better deal than a one off purchaser.
I went into my local small supermarket and Mrs Next Door paid with her loyalty card, 4 pounds off my bill straight away, loyality schemes and bulk purchase get you a better deal, LA's money is council tax money, so ours and the arguement about whether what is essentially a cross subsidy should exist is a different matter.
As for the figure you quote, location, location, location as the TV programme used to be called, plus are we talking care home or nursing home, there is a difference, often quite a considerable difference.
I'll shut up for now. K

 

[arkle]

My wife is in a care home in SE London
She started in the care unit at 1500 a month and when she became immobile she was moved to the nursing unit of the same home, that is 1750 a month but as she is in nursing care she is entitled to a benefit called funded nursing care which is non means tested so I am paying about 30 a month extra for nursing care

 

[Neveradullday!]

Here's an interesting letter in the paper a few days ago.

 

[Anthoula]

Thank you to everyone

Here's an interesting letter in the paper a few days ago.View attachment 70542

That is certainly interesting. Thank you.

 

[Anthoula]

Thank you to everyone for your responses. With care home care for OH being a probable consideration in the not too distant future I now realise that I will have to research this a lot more fully.

 

[nitram]

Here's an interesting letter in the paper a few days ago.View attachment 70542

The squeaky wheel gets the most oil!