Avery Healthcare
CARE HOME FUNDING & FINANCE SUPPORT At Avery, we understand that exploring care home fees and funding options can be daunting. We have all the support you need if you are looking at care for yourself or a family member. We believe in full transparency regarding care home fees, and our guide aims to provide a helpful overview of your funding options and what these will involve. You can also visit our homes and speak to a friendly team member to discuss the funding options available to you or your loved one.
Am I eligible for care funding? The cost of full-time residential care is affected by several factors, including the type of care you require, individual home fees, room size and location. If your care needs are based on your health, the NHS may arrange your care and pay for your care fees under NHS continuing healthcare (NHS CHC). If you do not qualify for NHS CHC but require nursing care, the NHS may still contribute towards the cost of your care. This is known as NHS-funded nursing care (NHS FNC), with payments made directly to the care home.
Eligibility for NHS CHC depends on your individual requirements and whether your care will be focused on addressing your primary health needs. To determine your eligibility, a team of health professionals will assess your care needs. If you are not eligible to receive NHS continuing healthcare, you may qualify for financial support from your local authority, which means they will pay some or most of your care fees. Your local authority will conduct a care needs assessment and a means test that calculates whether 46
