Moving into residential care can have major financial implications.
If you own a property that can be sold, its value may be taken into account when we work out how much you should pay towards your residential care. If you do not have enough income or assets to pay the full cost of residential care, then you may have to sell your home to pay the fees.
If you have been assessed as having to pay the full cost of your residential care, but you can't afford to pay the full weekly charge because part of your capital is tied up in your home, then the Deferred Payments scheme is designed to help you. We have produced a factsheet about the scheme which can be viewed by clicking on the factsheet link on the left-hand side.
For more detailed information please contact us
Southampton City Council
