How much does a care home cost?

The cost of a care home will be different depending on the type of care home you need.

Nursing homes usually cost more than residential homes as they provide nursing care.

The average cost of a care home in the UK is:

• around £700 a week for a residential home
• around £900 a week for a nursing home

Which? Later Life Care has a tool to help you find out the cost of residential homes, nursing homes or home care in any part of England.