How much does short-term care cost in Nottinghamshire?

Short-term care in Nottinghamshire costs £176 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £56 per week, so Nottinghamshire is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Nottinghamshire council pay for my care?

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?

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

What's included in the short-term care cost in Nottinghamshire?

Short-term residential or nursing care — typically used for respite, post-hospital recovery, end-of-life care or temporary placement during a crisis. ASC-FR reports a single weekly unit cost combining all support settings. The £176 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.

Short-term care in Nottinghamshire: cost per week

The short-term care cost in Nottinghamshire is £176 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Nottinghamshire council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Nottinghamshire

More expensive than the national average

£176

per week

National median

£56

England-wide

Private self-funder

£229

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Nottinghamshire

Council baseline

£176

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £9,152.

Self-funder guide

£211-£246

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £229 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£29,744

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £22,880.

Use the council rate as the floor, then ask providers for the self-funder fee, inclusions and annual uplift policy. 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)
Short term care 18-64	£149.657
Short term care 18-64	£404.601
Short term care 18-64	£172.414
Short term care 18-64	£218.837
Short term care 18-64	£212.587
Short term care 65+	£125.361
Short term care 65+	£189.319
Short term care 65+	£98.651
Short term care 65+	£73.248
Short term care 65+	£116.24

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