My poor old dad is desperately trying to sort out what is best for my mum as he is struggling to cope. As a family we have agreed that to get the care mum needs (and deserves) we need to move her into a care home but we are very confused re the funding. My parents own their own home and as such do not qualify for any financial assistance. However my dad is under the impression that he will need to sell his house to pay for mum to go into a home and he will then rent somewhere for himself, whereas I am sure that the value of their property is not taken into account when working out funding. I have spoken to a couple of organisations but it all seems so confusing. Can anyone explain the way this works in plain, simple language? Thanks! Julie