Elderly care costs and funding
Financing elderly care varies depending on the office involved. For further information and to receive a personalised quote, please get in touch with the team at your local office by
filling out the form below.
In a few circumstances elderly care can be funded. It’s a good idea to talk to your local council to see if you might be entitled to financial support with elderly care.
Arranging a carer's assessment
Arranged through your local council, a
carer’s assessment is designed to see what might help make your life (caring for your loved one) easier. It’s a chance to discuss your needs with your council so they can decide how best to support you. If they feel you need support they’ll work with you to put together a care plan, which might include using respite services. Your loved one should also have a
needs assessment (organised through their local council) so extra support can be arranged if appropriate.
Financial assessment
If you or your loved one are found to need support, your local council will carry out a
financial assessment to discover what you can afford to pay. If you are eligible for financial support to pay for elderly care, your local council can arrange these services for you, or you can choose to receive direct payments and arrange elderly care privately.
Direct payments
Caremark can accept
direct payments for elderly care. Please contact your
local office here for further information about how this works.
Funding from charities and funds
There are a few grants, funds and charities that may be able to help with funding to pay for elderly care. Click
here to find out more.
No hidden fees
We aim to be upfront with you about our fees and leave nothing hidden so you or your loved one know what you’re paying for in advance, before you agree to it. Please don’t hesitate to contact your
local office by filling out the form here for further information and an exact quote or to find out more about your options.
More information
Age UK have put together this helpful guide to
paying for home care.
For more information read
our guide to paying for home care
Click here to read our
Elderly Care Guide.