What’s Included in Our Care Home Fees?

Choosing a care home is one of the biggest decisions a family will make, and cost is very often one of the first questions on everyone's mind. At Allenbrook Nursing and Residential Care Home in Fordingbridge, we believe families deserve a clear answer to what's included in care home fees before they make any commitment.

Understanding care home fees in Fordingbridge and across Hampshire should not feel like reading the small print on an insurance policy.

This page sets out what your weekly fee covers, and what falls outside it, so you can plan with confidence rather than guesswork. If anything here raises a question specific to your situation, our team are always happy to talk it through with you directly.

Just give us a call on 01425 656589 if you have any questions.

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What Is Included in Our Care Home Fees

So, what do care home fees cover at Allenbrook? The weekly fee is designed to cover everything that a resident needs for day-to-day comfort, care and wellbeing. We have broken this down into the main areas below.

Accommodation and Daily Living

What's included in care home fees starts with the basics of everyday living:

A fully furnished bedroom, personalised to suit the resident
Use of communal lounges and dining areas
Heating, lighting and utilities
Housekeeping and cleaning
A laundry service for clothing and bedding

Personal Care and Support

Residential care home fees also cover the personal and clinical support each resident needs, tailored to their individual care plan:

Assistance with washing, dressing and personal hygiene
Medication management
Support with mobility
Individual care planning, with regular reviews as needs change
Trained care staff on site 24 hours a day

For residents with ongoing medical needs, this is where nursing home costs in Hampshire typically sit within the overall fee, since registered nurses are part of the care team rather than an extra charge. You can read more about the difference in day-to-day support on our nursing care and residential care pages.

Meals and Nutrition

Good food matters, so this is never treated as an extra. What's included in care home fees is freshly prepared meals, snacks and refreshments available throughout the day, with special dietary requirements catered for as standard. Menus are planned around what residents enjoy, and residents can eat in the dining room or quietly in their own room, as they prefer.

Lifestyle and Activities

Daily activities and social events, access to the communal areas and garden, and regular entertainment are all part of life at Allenbrook, included as standard within the fee. There is always something to join, from armchair exercises to quizzes and arts and crafts, and residents are equally welcome to a quiet afternoon in the lounge instead. You can find out more on our lifestyle page.

General Wellbeing

We also support the wider aspects of wellbeing, including help arranging GP visits and access to visiting healthcare professionals. Basic toiletries are included, though we would always confirm the specifics with you directly before admission. Emotional wellbeing matters just as much as physical health, so our team takes time to notice changes in mood and offer company or conversation whenever it is needed.

Additional Services That May Incur Extra Costs

Some services sit outside the core weekly fee because they are optional, or because they are provided by an external professional rather than by our own team. These additional care home services are always agreed with you in advance, so there are no surprises on an invoice.

Examples of care home extras include:

Hairdressing and grooming services
Chiropody
Private physiotherapy
Specialist toiletries or branded personal products
Dry cleaning
Newspapers or magazines
A private telephone line in a resident's bedroom
Accompanied external appointments, where this falls outside our usual provision

Residential care home fees are structured this way so that families only pay for the extras their loved one wants, rather than a blanket charge that assumes everyone needs the same things. Any additional cost is discussed with you before it is arranged, never added after the fact.

Conservatory at Allenbrook Care Home Fordingbridge

Religious and Spiritual Support

We respect all faiths and beliefs, and we support residents in continuing their spiritual life at Allenbrook. This includes helping arrange visits from local clergy or faith leaders, and access to religious services where possible. It is a small part of the wider approach we take to person-centred care, treating each resident as an individual with their own history and preferences.

Clear and Open Communication About Fees

We know that what's included in care home fees can feel like a difficult thing to pin down, so we make transparent care home pricing a priority from the very first conversation. Before a loved one moves in, we discuss fees in detail, and a written agreement sets out exactly what is included in the weekly rate.

Residential care home fees should never be a source of confusion further down the line, which is why our team remain happy to answer questions at any point, not just before admission.

Talk to Our Team

If you would like a clear explanation of our care home fees in Fordingbridge, please contact our friendly team through our contact form or by calling 01425 656589. We are also happy to arrange a visit and talk through what is included, so you can make a decision with all the facts in front of you.

Care Home Fee FAQs

How much do your weekly fees cost?

Every resident's fee is different, because it reflects the exact level of care, the room chosen and any additional support needed, rather than a single flat rate. Because of this, we do not publish a fixed price list. The clearest way to get an accurate figure is a conversation with our team, who can give you a personalised weekly figure.

Can I get financial help or funding support towards my fees?

Some families are eligible for support towards care costs, such as NHS Continuing Healthcare funding or assistance through the local authority, depending on assessed needs and financial circumstances. Eligibility varies from person to person, so a financial assessment is worth arranging early on. Our team cannot give financial advice, but we are happy to point you towards the right people.

Will my weekly fee change if my loved one's care needs increase?

Fees are reviewed alongside a resident's care plan, so if their needs change over time, whether that means more support with mobility or additional nursing input, we will discuss any adjustment with you before it happens. Nothing changes without a conversation first, and any new fee always reflects the actual level of care being provided at that time.

How and when do I pay the weekly fee?

Fees are usually invoiced and paid on a regular weekly or monthly cycle, and the exact arrangement is set out clearly in the written agreement before your loved one moves in. This covers how payments are collected and what happens if care needs change. If you would like to know the specifics for your situation, our team can talk you through the process.

Is there a difference in cost between nursing care and residential care fees?

Yes, nursing care fees are generally higher than residential care fees, because they include the ongoing input of registered nurses alongside the personal care and support residential care already covers. At Allenbrook, both types of care sit within the same home, so if a resident's needs move from residential to nursing care, the fee simply adjusts, without the need to move somewhere new.