Paying for care
Care funding calculator
Work out a guide to the cost of care and the financial support you may be entitled to. Answer a few simple questions to see your options, then talk to us for friendly, no-obligation advice.
How care is paid for
Understanding the cost of care
Paying for residential care can feel daunting, but there is often more support available than families realise. The calculator above gives you a quick guide to what you might pay and the help you could be entitled to.
Below is a short overview of the main ways care can be funded. Every situation is different, so please do get in touch and we will happily talk things through with you.
Your options
Ways care can be funded
Local Authority funding
If your capital is below the threshold, your local council may contribute toward your care after a financial assessment. They consider savings, income and, in some cases, the value of your property.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
If you have a primary health need, your care may be fully funded by the NHS through Continuing Healthcare, regardless of your finances.
NHS-funded Nursing Care
If you need care from a registered nurse, the NHS may pay a weekly contribution toward the nursing part of your fees.
Self-funding
If your capital is above the threshold, you will usually pay for your own care. We are always happy to talk through the costs openly and clearly.
Attendance Allowance
A benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care. It is not means-tested and is worth a set amount each week.
Other support
Deferred payment agreements, third-party top-ups and benefits advice can all help. We are glad to point you in the right direction.
The calculator gives a general guide only and is not financial or legal advice. Funding rules and thresholds change from time to time, so please check the latest figures with your local authority or a qualified adviser.
Local authority
Crossways sits within West Sussex
Crossways is in Lindfield, which falls under West Sussex County Council. They are the local authority responsible for adult social care in our area, so any council funding starts with them.
If you think you may be entitled to local authority funding, West Sussex County Council arranges the care needs assessment and the financial assessment that decide what support you can receive. All funding questions and applications need to go through them.
Contact West Sussex adult social care
West Sussex County Council’s Adults’ CarePoint can talk you through assessments, funding and the help that is available.
- Phone: 01243 642121 (Adults’ CarePoint)
- Online: westsussex.gov.uk/adults
Please check the West Sussex County Council website for the latest contact details and funding thresholds.
Talk to us about fees
We believe in being open and clear about costs. Get in touch and we will talk you through fees and funding with no pressure.