How much does nursing care home cost in Nottingham?

Nursing care home in Nottingham costs £1,273 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,239 per week, so Nottingham is around the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Nottingham council pay for my care?

Nottingham council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Nottingham contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Nottingham?

Nottingham council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Nottingham adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Nottingham with the most recent inspection rating. Treatcompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the nursing care home cost in Nottingham?

Care home with on-site qualified nurses for residents with complex medical needs — typically 25–40% more expensive than residential care without nursing. The £1,273 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. Treatcompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Nursing care home in Nottingham: cost per week

The nursing care home cost in Nottingham is £1,273 per week, which is around the national average. These figures show what Nottingham council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Nottingham

Around the national average

£1,273

per week

National median

£1,239

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,655

Estimated (council + 30%)

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Nursing care 18-64	£1,854.335
Nursing care 18-64	£1,096.419
Nursing care 18-64	£1,607.312
Nursing care 18-64	£1,953.51
Nursing care 65+	£798.904
Nursing care 65+	£786.889
Nursing care 65+	£1,070.221
Nursing care 65+	£950.605
Nursing care 65+	£1,342.333

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