* Data shows care homes costs for self-funded care (paying for your own care). When receiving support from local authorities, cost of care were slightly lower.
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Residential and nursing care costs in the UK in 2025, by region and type of care
In 2025, on average, care homes in Scotland were more expensive than in England or Wales. In the UK, the average residential care home cost* British pounds per week. This is the cheapest type of care home, which provides support for day-to-day activities like dressing and bathing. Nursing homes, on the other hand, cost British pounds per week and provides nursing care around the clock. Specialized care like dementia care will also cost more.
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Lottie. (June 24, 2025). Residential care homes and nursing care costs per week in the UK in 2025, by region and type of care (in GBP) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 06, 2026, from /statistics/1232688/average-cost-of-residential-and-nursing-care-in-the-uk-by-region/
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