Decision

Local Authority Residential Homes for Older People – Setting the Standard Charge for 2026/27

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2026

Purpose:

Content: It was resolved –   That the standard charge for residential homes be set at £1,026.52 per week which is the full cost of the service. That as the full cost of the service was agreed in 2025/26 to be implemented over a 3 year period, the full cost of the service for dementia residential care is discounted to £1,150.99 per week in 2026/27.