Funding
How Fees Work
Fees vary based on room type and a care needs assessment. All fees are agreed in writing before admission and reviewed regularly. We don't publish a headline rate, because it would tell you very little: what you pay depends on the room you choose and the level of care needed. Instead we'll talk it through properly, then confirm the figure and exactly what it covers in writing before any commitment is made. No surprises.
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However your loved one's care is funded, our admissions team will guide you through it, clearly and without jargon.
If you have assets over the current threshold of £23,250 in England, you will usually be expected to fund your own care. We provide clear, detailed fee information and are happy to work alongside an independent financial adviser to help you plan ahead.
Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) →Hampshire County Council may contribute to care costs following a means-tested financial assessment. The council sets a standard rate. Where our fee is higher than that rate a third-party top-up is likely, usually paid by a relative. A top-up is never compulsory, and the council must offer at least one option with no top-up at all. Our admissions team can guide you through the whole process.
Hampshire County Council care funding →If your loved one has a primary health need, the NHS may fully fund their care through Continuing Healthcare. Eligibility is assessed by an NHS panel. We'll point you to the right people and support the assessment with the records and observations the panel needs. Beacon runs a free national advice line on 0345 548 0300.
NHS Continuing Healthcare information →Good to know
Straight answers to the money questions families worry about most.
We carry out a care needs assessment and agree a weekly fee in writing before anyone moves in. There are no surprises: you will know exactly what the fee is, and exactly what it includes, before any commitment is made.
If a resident's care needs change significantly, we will discuss any change to the fee with the family before it takes effect. We will confirm in writing how and when fees are reviewed before anyone moves in.
If a self-funding resident's assets fall towards the threshold, we will help the family arrange a Local Authority financial assessment in good time. Our aim is always continuity of care, and we will work with you to find the right way forward.
We will set out any deposit or advance payment terms in writing before you commit to anything. Ask us and we will talk you through them in full.
Most things are included. A small number of personal extras, such as hairdressing, chiropody or a daily newspaper, are charged separately, and we will always make these clear up front.
No Obligation
Our admissions team can walk you through the costs privately, with no pressure and no obligation. Call us on 023 9247 5624 or send a message and we'll be in touch.
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