How much does residential and nursing care cost in Hampshire?

Residential and nursing care in Hampshire costs £1,482 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,227 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 and nursing care cost in Hampshire?

Combined residential and nursing care category from NHS England ASC-FR — covers care home placements where the local authority records the cost as a combined rate rather than splitting residential vs nursing. The £1,482 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 and nursing care in Hampshire: cost per week

The residential and nursing care cost in Hampshire is £1,482 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

£1,482

per week

National median

£1,227

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,927

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Hampshire

Council baseline

£1,482

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £77,064.

Self-funder guide

£1,778-£2,075

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £1,927 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£250,458

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £192,660.

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 and nursing 18-64	£1,587.301
Residential and nursing 18-64	£1,663.549
Residential and nursing 18-64	£1,578.179
Residential and nursing 18-64	£2,138.26
Residential and nursing 18-64	£1,215.571
Residential and nursing 65+	£1,274.324
Residential and nursing 65+	£1,255.007
Residential and nursing 65+	£1,607.533
Residential and nursing 65+	£1,016.118

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