Enquire Online Find a Care Home We would love to help you 01384 217900 Careers at Select Healthcare Group Home > Who Pays For Your Care Who Pays For Your Care Some people will have to contribute towards their care home fees. Your local council will work out how much you may have to pay by doing a financial assessment. If you need any further guidance or advice, the Select Healthcare team are always happy to help, too. Your Financial Assessment Before you move into a care home, you'll have a financial assessment with your local council. The council will look at your income and capital and decide how much you may have to pay towards your care home fees. Examples of income include: Interest on your savings Private and/or State Pension Some benefits like Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance or the care component of Disability Living Allowance Your capital might include: Interest on your savings Private and/or State Pension Some benefits like Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance or the care component of Disability Living Allowance Before your financial assessment, make sure you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to. This is important because your contribution to your care home fees will be worked out as if you're receiving all relevant benefits. No matter how much you have to pay towards your care home fees, you must be left with £21.90 a week (£22 if you live in Wales) to spend as you choose. If you get the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, you will continue receiving this. Local Authority Funding Top Ups Self Funding What happens if you are self funding in a care home and run out of money? Latest News Select Healthcare News COVID-19 Update Read More Apr 21 2020 Select Healthcare News A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: CARE ASSISTANT DUTIES AT SELECT Read More Nov 12 2019 Our Featured Care Home Trinity Court Care Home West Midlands Read More Quick Links Home Our Services About Us Why Choose Select? Advice & Information Careers Care Home Jobs Care Home Nursing Jobs Our Care Homes New Projects News Who Pays For Your Care? Our Facilities Testimonials Contact Us Head Office Address: Select Healthcare Group Wellington House, 120 Wellington Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 1UB 01384 217900 Select Healthcare Group 2021 All Rights Reserved Sitemap | Privacy & Cookies Policy | Web Design | SEO