There are two issues which I think need to be considered.
- The result of the referendum on Europe.
- The present government's aim to reduce migration.
The majority of residential and nursing home staff I've met are not from the UK. Ditto NHS staff.
Regardless of who is paying for the potential resident's care, there has to be a residential or nursing home which has vacancies, and more importantly
staff.
Without the staff, who is going to look after the potential residents?
It seems to be a case of putting one's name on a waiting list, literally years or even decades before care might be needed. And fingers crossed the home will still exist when the need for care is required.