How much does residential care home cost in Hampshire?

Residential care home in Hampshire costs £1,706 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,196 per week, so Hampshire is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Hampshire council pay for my care?

Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Hampshire?

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

What's included in the residential care home cost in Hampshire?

Long-term residential care without nursing — accommodation, meals, personal care and supervision for older adults who can no longer live independently. The £1,706 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.

Residential care home in Hampshire: cost per week

The residential care home cost in Hampshire is £1,706 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Hampshire council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Hampshire

More expensive than the national average

£1,706

per week

National median

£1,196

England-wide

Private self-funder

£2,218

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Hampshire

Council baseline

£1,706

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £88,712.

Self-funder guide

£2,047-£2,388

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £2,218 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£288,314

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £221,780.

This is already a high-fee area. Room choice, dementia support and provider group can push quotes materially above the baseline. For nursing placements, the current England standard NHS-funded nursing care rate is £268 per week.

What to check in a care home fee quote

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Residential care 18-64	£1,674.266
Residential care 18-64	£2,657.609
Residential care 18-64	£1,663.728
Residential care 18-64	£1,663.549
Residential care 18-64	£1,663.549
Residential care 18-64	£1,663.549
Residential care 18-64	£1,663.549
Residential care 18-64	£2,154.009
Residential care 18-64	£2,581.857
Residential care 18-64	£2,125.298
Residential care 18-64	£1,192.733
Residential care 18-64	£2,674.324
Residential care 18-64	£1,188.028
Residential care 65+	£1,201.619
Residential care 65+	£1,371.655
Residential care 65+	£1,182.448
Residential care 65+	£1,193.849
Residential care 65+	£1,348.344
Residential care 65+	£1,182.464
Residential care 65+	£1,627.298
Residential care 65+	£2,644.07
Residential care 65+	£1,621.235
Residential care 65+	£1,008.645
Residential care 65+	£2,702.181
Residential care 65+	£1,008.263

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