Paying to Live in a Care Home Guide

There are many things to consider when making a decision to move yourself or a family member into a care home, including understanding the types of care needed, whether you or your family member will be happy there and also how to pay for your life in the care home.

We understand that sometimes it's difficult to know where to start and the thought of paying for care can seem daunting. We've designed this guide to try and answer some of the questions you may have along your journey when choosing a care home.

The following guide is aimed at helping you to understand more about:

  • What to consider when you or your loved one is moving into a Barchester care home
  • What your funding options are
  • What you may need to consider more generally

You can download the guide by clicking on the link above.

Download this guide as a PDF that you can refer back to later

Finding your nearest Barchester Care Home

We’re here to help in any way we can – whether that’s finding you the right support or helping you choose the best care home environment. We have over 250 care homes across the UK that offer a range of services.

 To find your nearest Barchester Care Home, please click here.

How we can support you or your loved one?

At Barchester, we celebrate life and make sure the people we support do too. We do this by treating everyone as individuals, and always tailoring our services and support to meet their needs.

Click here to find out more about how we can support your loved one.

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Find your nearest Barchester care home

With over 200 care homes in the UK, there's always a Barchester care home near you.

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