Care Home Cost Calculator

Estimate care costs and means-testing. See if you're self-funded, means-tested or council-funded.

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Residential Care — You Pay

£800.00/week

£41,600.00/year total cost

Self-funded (capital over £23,250)

Your capital lasts ~7.2 years at this rate

Capital over £23,250: self-funded. Below £14,250: council-funded. Between: means-tested (£1/week per £250 above £14,250). Property excluded if spouse still living there or you receive home care.

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.