Nursing Home Cost Calculator 2026
Average nursing home fees in England run £1,465/week — but your region can shift that by £500 or more. See costs for your area below, then use the full calculator to find how long your savings will last.
Nursing home fees by region — England 2025–26
Average weekly self-funder fees for nursing care. Based on registered nursing home fee data across all nine English regions. Actual fees at individual homes vary — these are reliable starting estimates for financial planning.
| Region | Nursing care | After FNC (−£267.68/wk) | Calculate for this region |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East | £1,695/wk | £1,427/wk | Calculate → |
| London | £1,680/wk | £1,412/wk | Calculate → |
| South West | £1,546/wk | £1,278/wk | Calculate → |
| East of England | £1,530/wk | £1,262/wk | Calculate → |
| North West | £1,400/wk | £1,132/wk | Calculate → |
| West Midlands | £1,400/wk | £1,132/wk | Calculate → |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £1,400/wk | £1,132/wk | Calculate → |
| East Midlands | £1,370/wk | £1,102/wk | Calculate → |
| North East | £1,160/wk | £892/wk | Calculate → |
| England average | £1,465/wk | £1,197/wk | Calculate → |
FNC = NHS Funded Nursing Care contribution (£267.68/wk, 2025–26). Applies only if a registered nurse assessment confirms a nursing need. The NHS pays this directly to the home — it reduces your net cost but does not cover the full fee.
How long will your savings cover nursing care?
Enter your postcode and savings in the full calculator to see your savings runway, the weekly top-up gap after the council starts contributing, and whether NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover the fee entirely.
Opens pre-filled with the England nursing average (£1,465/wk) — adjust for your region or a specific quote
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