Considering moving into a care home?
You may consider moving into a care home. There are many care homes in and around Peterborough where a number of people live together in their own room, looked after by care staff, 24 hours a day.
Care homes are independently run by a variety of private and not-for-profit organisations. The types of homes and care provided are:
Residential home
If you need help with everyday tasks, there are staff on hand to help you get washed, dressed etc
Nursing home
If you need more frequent or specialist nursing care, a nursing home has trained nursing staff available 24 hours a day
In certain circumstances, short term places are also available for people recovering from a hospital stay or illness, or to give the person who cares for them a break from their caring responsibilities.
If we agree that a care home is the best place for you to live, we can then advise you on the choice of homes and also tell you whether they have any rooms available.
We can help you find one in an area near to your own home or close to family and friends. We will encourage you, or your relatives or carer, to visit the home, to see if you would be happy there and to ask any questions. Visit our Paying for Care in a Care Home page to view details of the cost of care in a care home.
Use this link to view a list of care home providers in Peterborough
Paying for your care in a care home
Paying for residential care in a care home is expensive. If you are considering a care home you will need to consider how much this will cost, how it will be funded and what will happen if your money runs out.
Some people may be eligible for financial help from Peterborough City Council or, in certain circumstances, from the NHS.
If you are eligible for funding support, Peterborough City Council could pay some or most of the fees. We will carry out a care and support assessment which includes a financial assessment that looks at your income and savings. The financial assessment will look at whether you can afford to pay for your own care and whether you’re eligible for financial help from the council.
This can be a difficult area to understand. The Financial Assessment Office team are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can contact the team on 01733 454446 or by email at faoteam@peterborough.gov.uk for more advice.