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In choosing a home it is essential to consider the needs
and preferences of the individual and the kind of setting which
will suit them best. Visits to care homes are advised in order to
gain as thorough a picture as possible about the choices available.
It is also advisable to obtain a copy of the most recent inspection
report for the home. You can look at the reports on the
Commission for
Social Care Inspection website (this link will open in a new
window). Alternatively, you can ask the home to show you their
latest report.
This
Choosing a home checklist might be useful to take with you when
looking round a care home to help you make a choice.
Arrangements can be made directly with the home where the
individual is able to pay the care fees in full.
If an application for Adult Services funding is requested, a
care manager will meet with the individual and their carer, to
discuss the person's needs and how these can best be met. If
residential care is required, a financial assessment will also be
undertaken in order to calculate the prospective resident's
contribution towards his/her fees. We have produced a booklet
called
Charging for Residential Care. It contains essential
information for people who may have to pay for their care through
Adult Services. You can also obtain a copy from your local
Adult Services office.
A helpful booklet entitled "Moving into a Care Home - things you
need to know" is available from your local Adult Services office or
online from the Department of Health (this link will open in a
new window) or by calling 08701 555
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