Paying for care at home
Working out how to pay for care can feel complicated. Here's a clear guide to the options, and the help you may be entitled to. If you're unsure, we'll talk it through with you.
Ways to pay
There's more than one way to pay for home care
Many families use a mix of these. If you're not sure which applies to you, we're happy to talk it through.
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We accept
Paying privately
Pay for your care directly with us. You choose the visit times and how much support you have, and care can start quickly.
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We accept
Council-funded care
Leeds City Council will first assess your care needs, then carry out a financial assessment to work out what you pay. Your home isn't counted when you receive care at home.
- Higher savingsYou usually pay the full cost
- Moderate savingsYou and the council share the cost
- Lower savingsThe council pays, apart from a contribution from your income
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We accept
Direct payments
If the council agrees you need support, you can take your personal budget as a direct payment and choose Glory House Care Limited as your care provider.
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NHS Continuing Healthcare
If your needs are mainly health-related, the NHS may pay for all of your care. Ask your GP, nurse or social worker about a checklist assessment.
GOV.UK: Continuing Healthcare guide -
Benefits that can help
Attendance Allowance isn't means-tested and can go towards care costs if you're over State Pension age. It doesn't depend on your savings. Younger adults may get Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
GOV.UK: Attendance Allowance
The council will tell you the exact savings limits during your financial assessment. This page is general guidance, not financial advice.
Common questions
Questions families often ask us
Paying for care raises a lot of questions. Here are the ones we hear most.
Will I have to sell my home to pay for care at home?
No. When you receive care in your own home, the value of your home isn't included in the council's financial assessment. Different rules apply if someone moves into a care home.
Is the care assessment free?
Yes. Our care assessment is free and there's no obligation. If you apply for council funding, the council's needs assessment and financial assessment are free too.
Can I use direct payments with Glory House?
Yes. If the council agrees you need support, you can ask for your personal budget as a direct payment and choose us as your care provider. We'll work with you to set it up.
How much does home care cost?
It depends on how much support is needed and when visits happen. After your free assessment we'll give you a clear, personalised quote, so you know exactly what to expect.
Can I get Attendance Allowance if I have savings?
Yes. Attendance Allowance is based on your care needs, not your income or savings. You can use it towards the cost of your care, however that care is paid for.
I pay privately. What happens if my savings run low?
Contact the council before your savings fall below their limit and ask for a financial assessment. They may start to help with the cost. Let us know too, and we'll support you through the change so your care continues.