How much does extra care housing Cost?
How much does extra care housing
cost?
There are five elements to the cost of extra
care housing;
The cost of renting your
home. Depending on your financial circumstances you may
qualify for Housing Benefit to help you pay for your rent;
- The service charge associated with your home,
for maintenance and communal facilities’. You may also be able to
receive Housing Benefit to help you with some of these costs;
- Your support costs. If you receive Housing
Benefit you will not have to pay these;
- Your care costs again this will depend on your
financial circumstances, Social Care & Health may be able to
help you with these costs.
- You will be responsible for any other costs
for help with housework, costs of meals, entertainment, shopping
and transport.