If you have more than £23,250 in savings
If you have more than £23,250 in savings you will pay the full cost of your placement. This includes your share of any jointly held capital. This is the amount the Department of Adult Social Care pays.
The value of your home is not included if you are a temporary resident.
Respite care
If you have less than £23,250 in savings:
- you will pay a weekly contribution based on the non-residential charging rules
- if you already pay for non-residential services (such as home care, transport or day services), you will keep paying the same weekly charge during respite care
- if you do not receive any services now, we will carry out a financial assessment to see if you need to pay a weekly contribution
Short-term care
If your stay is temporary (8–52 weeks) and you plan to return home, you will be charged using the residential care charging rules.
Your financial assessment will allow for ongoing costs such as:
- mortgage or rent
- council tax
- building insurance
- utilities (gas, electricity, water, basic heating in winter)
- reasonable property maintenance
Extra allowance will be made if you have a partner living at home.
Residential care weekly standard rates (2025/26)
| Service | Weekly standard rate |
|---|---|
| Residential | £718.00 |
| Residential (EMI) | £832.00 |
| Nursing | £778.00 |
| Nursing (EMI) | £855.00 |