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As well as assistance with their day-to-day living, residential care facilities offer a safe environment for your loved one to live a fulfilled and happy life. You’ll have 100% certainty that there is someone on-hand to help with your loved ones care, and that they’ll be in a clean and comfortable living environment.

Usually, we care for adults who are no longer able to live independently at home. This could be due to ageing, physical health, mobility, illness or sight or hearing loss.

The main difference between nursing care and residential care is that a nursing home always has a qualified nurse on-site to provide medical care. Residential care homes for the elderly however, although still offering 24-hour care, do so without administering medical care.

People can fund their own care or receive funding from the local authority or NHS. The cost may vary depending on factors including the room you choose, the length of stay and amount of 1:1 support you require. Some people may qualify for financial assistance. Your local authority will assess your needs and finances to determine any contribution. Individuals may also be eligible for benefits like Attendance Allowance or Pension Credit. We recommend contacting your local social services department for detailed information.

When your savings fall below the upper limits set by the government, you are likely to be able to qualify for financial assistance. You should contact your local social service department when your savings are approaching this limit, so they’ll know when they need to help.