How much does short-term care cost in Redcar and Cleveland?

Short-term care in Redcar and Cleveland costs £257 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £56 per week, so Redcar and Cleveland is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Redcar and Cleveland council pay for my care?

Redcar and Cleveland 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. Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland?

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

What's included in the short-term care cost in Redcar and Cleveland?

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 £257 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 Redcar and Cleveland: cost per week

The short-term care cost in Redcar and Cleveland is £257 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Redcar and Cleveland council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Redcar and Cleveland

More expensive than the national average

£257

per week

National median

£56

England-wide

Private self-funder

£334

Estimated (council + 30%)

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Short term care 18-64	£7.364
Short term care 18-64	£75.472
Short term care 18-64	£2,102.041
Short term care 18-64	£5.801
Short term care 65+	£28.646
Short term care 65+	£1.939
Short term care 65+	£51.268
Short term care 65+	£27.344
Short term care 65+	£12.15

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