Six ways to arrange care
Before comparing providers, it is worth understanding the fundamentally different ways care can be arranged. Each has different costs, protections, and implications for daily life.
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Care at Home
Professional support in familiar surroundings
A paid, regulated carer visits your home at agreed times to help with daily tasks — personal care, medication, meals, an…
£400 – £900 / week
Live-in Care
Continuous one-to-one support at home
A carer lives in the family home and provides continuous, personalised support — the closest alternative to a family mem…
£900 – £1,800 / week
Care Home
24-hour residential support in a care setting
The person moves into a residential care home where staff provide support with daily living around the clock. No nursing…
£700 – £1,500 / week
Nursing Home
Residential care with qualified nursing on site
Like a care home, but with registered nurses on site around the clock to manage complex medical and nursing needs.
£900 – £2,000 / week
Family Carer
Care provided by a family member, with formal support
A family member takes on the primary care role. This is the most common care arrangement in England — and the one most p…
£50 – £300 / week
Combined Approach
A mix of care types tailored to your situation
Most real care situations involve a combination — family care supplemented by professional visits, or a care home with a…
£200 – £1,200 / week
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