Fees and funding
Paying for care, explained simply
Our fees start from £1,150 a week. Here's how paying for care usually works in England, and how we can help you through it.
Call 01934 620630Our fees
From £1,150 a week
Covering their room, meals, care and activities.
The weekly fee depends on the level of care your relative needs. We look after people who pay for themselves and people funded by North Somerset Council. Call us and we'll explain exactly what the fee covers, and anything that costs extra, before you decide anything.
Call 01934 620630Ways care is paid for
How care home funding works
Paying for your own care
If your relative's savings and assets are above the government's upper limit, they'll usually pay for their own care. This is called self-funding. Many families pay from savings, income or the sale of a home.
Help from the council
North Somerset Council, or the council where your relative lives, can assess their care needs and their finances. If they qualify, the council pays towards the cost and your relative contributes from their income.
The 12-week property disregard
When someone moves into a care home permanently, the value of their home is usually not counted in the council's financial assessment for the first 12 weeks, giving the family time to plan.
Deferred payment agreements
If your relative's home is counted, the council may agree to defer payment, so the home doesn't have to be sold straight away. The cost is repaid later, usually when the home is sold.
Top-up payments
If the council's contribution doesn't cover the full weekly fee, a relative or friend may be able to pay the difference. This is called a third-party top-up.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
If someone's needs are mainly health needs, the NHS may pay for their care in full. Ask the hospital team, GP or social worker about an assessment.
Attendance Allowance
People over State Pension age who pay for their own care may be able to claim Attendance Allowance. It isn't means-tested.
Respite care
Councils can sometimes help pay for respite stays, after assessing the needs of the person being cared for, or of the family carer.
Independent advice
Free guidance you can trust
- North Somerset Council: request a care assessmentThe first step if you'd like the council's help with care.
- North Somerset Council: paying for careHow the council's financial assessment works.
- NHS Continuing HealthcareWho qualifies, and how the assessment works.
- Age UK: paying for careFree, independent guides and an advice line.
- GOV.UK: Attendance AllowanceRates, eligibility and how to claim.
- Society of Later Life AdvisersFind an accredited adviser for later-life finance.
This page is general guidance for England, not financial advice. For advice about your relative's situation, speak to the council or an independent adviser. You can always call us to talk it through.
Fees FAQ
Answers to the questions families ask most
We understand you have questions, here are the answers to help you feel confident and informed.
How much does Tollington Lodge cost?
From £1,150 a week, depending on the level of care your relative needs. Call us on 01934 620630 and we'll explain exactly what the fee covers.
What does the weekly fee include?
Your relative's room, their meals, their care and our activities. We'll go through anything that costs extra before you decide anything.
Do you take residents funded by the council?
Yes. We look after residents funded by North Somerset Council as well as people who pay for themselves. Ask the council for a care needs assessment, and call us so we can talk through how funding could work.
What happens if my relative's savings run low?
Contact the council early, well before savings fall to the government's upper limit, so they can carry out an assessment in good time. Talk to us as well, so we can plan together.
Where can I get independent advice?
Age UK, the NHS and North Somerset Council all publish free guidance, and the Society of Later Life Advisers can help you find an accredited financial adviser. The links are on this page.
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