Criteria for residential Care       

If you don’t require any financial assistance to pay the fees of a Residential Care Home or Nursing Home then you are free to contact the Home of your choice and make your own arrangements.

If however you do need financial assistance from the Local Authority, or might require funding in future years, you will have to meet certain criteria. People who meet this criteria will get financial help when necessary.  Benefits in Retirement

This is a Government website for up to date financial information :-   Your Home,  Assets  and Care Home Fees

Criteria for Residential Care

Residential care homes are for older people who cannot remain in their own homes safely.

Staff provide help or support with tasks such as dressing, bathing and cooking.

If you are assessed as needing residential care you can choose a council or independent home. 

Additional Criteria for Nursing Home Care

The criteria for admission into a Nursing home is complex, but in general you will qualify if you meet the criteria of one of the following:

• You are needing nursing care which cannot be provided in an ordinary residential care home
• You are in need of specific care which can only be managed by a person with professional nursing training. 

These are guidelines only, each local authority`s criteria may differ slightly.
Contact your local County Council Social Services Department for further information.

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Navigate the Care Homes section pages with the links below:-

Introduction to Care Homes  | Types of Care Homes  | Care Home Criteria | Care Homes - Questions you should ask | Care Homes - Useful Organisations |

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