Care Fees
The fees will vary for the type of room and the level of care required for each individual. We welcome enquiries from everyone, irrespective of their financial situation.
Paying for Care
Care can be costly dependant on individual needs or financial background. Funding care vary greatly with some individuals self funding entirely whilst others receive contributions from their Local Authority. In a nutshell, a Local Authority will contribute to the cost of care if an individual’s assets are less than the threshold (please enquire about this figure as it can change yearly). There is a sliding scale of Local Authority contribution below this threshold.
Types of Funding
Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
Your needs will be assessed to decide if you are eligible for NHS-funded nursing care. You should receive this if you live in a care home registered to provide nursing care, and you don’t qualify for NHS continuing healthcare. The NHS will make the payment directly to the care home.
Self- Funded
If you have assets and savings over a certain amount then you would be expected to fully fund all of your care. However, you would still be assessed for FNC as this is not means tested. If you qualify for FNC then the amount would be deducted from the room fee payable to Marian House.
Social Service Funding
Social Service Funding by a local authority is subject to eligibility criteria based on the level of care required, as well as being a means tested benefit. The local authority may pay for some of the costs of your care depending on the care assessment and means test. You would also be assessed for FNC. The Social Service Funding plus FNC does not always cover the cost of the room fees. In this case there would also be a Top Up Payment. Please note that Pensions are usually payable to Social Services if they pay part of the room fees.
Personal Expense Allowance
This is a weekly amount that people whose care is being fully funded are allowed to retain from their pension for their personal use. If you have your care fees paid by the local authority you can keep a small allowance from your pension for your own personal use.
Note that the limits on local authority funding vary depending on which part of the country you live in.You would also be assessed for FNC.
Continuing Care
Continuing Healthcare is fully funded NHS care for those who have complex care needs. If your health needs are great, then you may be entitled to receive NHS continuing healthcare. In this case, all care costs are met by the NHS. The payment is made directly to the nursing home. Your need for this type of long term care funding is assessed by an NHS nurse, using a decision support tool to make assessments.
Common Questions
What questions should I ask when deciding if Marian House is the right care home for the elderly person I’m enquiring about?
Come and Say Hello
Nothing beats a face-to-face conversation. Book a time to come and visit us at Marian House, and we will discuss any care needs with you, over a cup of tea and biscuits.
0121 240 8000
admin@marianhouse.co.uk