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Wellbeing & Fitness

Assisted Living vs Home Care: The Cost Myths That Shape Care Decisions

12/02/2026
Flat-style illustrations show an older man with a cane supported by a woman at home, a wheelchair user beside house and apartment icons, a caregiver assisting a seated older adult, a piggy bank with bills and calculator, a couple managing care tasks, and older adults socialising at a table. The images highlight cost, support needs, and daily life in home care versus assisted living.

Choosing between assisted living and home care? A family carer examines the hidden costs, independence questions, and long-term planning realities.

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Wellbeing & Fitness

How Much Are Care Home Fees?

05/08/2025
Flowchart titled “Care Home Funding Options in the UK.” Starts with funding source: NHS funding or assets above £23,250. If above, choose self-funding or local authority support. Then: “Care needs assessment?” leading to either “Care home place” or “Home adaptations.”

One of the first questions families ask when planning long-term care is: how much are care home fees? Whether you’re…

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