Self-funder support
Contents
- Self-funder support
- Prevention and community services
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Section 117 Mental Health Act (1983) aftercare
- End of life care
- Help after you come home from hospital
- Deferred Payment Agreements
- Arrange your care as a self-funder
- Cost of care homes in West Northamptonshire
- Privately funding care at home
- Money and grants
- Deprivation of assets
- Carers
- Safeguarding and decision-making
Cost of care homes in West Northamptonshire
The average costs of care homes in our council area can vary significantly. Some care homes will charge more for ground floor rooms or rooms with a view. Care homes that are more luxurious or offer additional features such as cinemas and hairdressers will charge more.
Before you move into a care home, always check what is covered by the fee.
The standard of care is most important when viewing a care home. You can look up inspections carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the government’s regulator of care, although many care homes in West Northamptonshire, have not been assessed for some time.
Find a care home rating on the CQC website
Average weekly rates for care home rates in West Northamptonshire, based on East Midlands figures, are:
| Type of care home | Average weekly cost |
|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,417 |
| Nursing care | £1,623 |
| Residential dementia care | £1,448 |
| Nursing care for dementia | £1,757 |
| Residential respite care | £1,477 |
Last updated 28 November 2025