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Cost of services from adult social care
From the section: Paying for and arranging care
Cost of services from adult social care
After we have assessed your needs, we may suggest a mixture of care services.
There are some services that:
- are free
- you can get help to pay for
- you will need to pay for yourself
The cost of services changes every year. You will find the typical costs for the financial year 2026 to 2027 on this page.
Services that may be free of charge
If they are available, some support options in your care plan may be free. This may include:
- getting help from volunteers in your community
- equipment that costs less than £1,000
- a temporary stay in a care home while you recover from a hospital stay (known as an NHS funded community bed)
- someone to help with your confidence and improving your abilities (known as reablement support)
Cost of services
The amount you pay for your care will depend on the outcome of your financial assessment.
Find out the cost of each service below.
You can also read our adult social care arrangement fees and administration charges. This provides information about the cost of arranging non-residential care for self-funders and deferred payment agreements for residential care.
Care at home
A typical hourly rate for a carer to come to your home is around £25 in Solihull.
If you’re a self-funder and have asked us to arrange your care, we will also charge an arrangement fee and admin fee.
See care at home for more information about this type of support.
| Care type | 2026/27 standard Solihull Council rate |
|---|---|
| Care at home | £25.84 per hour |
| Care at home for rural areas (specific postcodes only) | £26.84 per hour |
| Care at home sitting service (respite at home) | £24.32 per hour |
Residential and nursing home care
Care home costs can vary depending on where you live and the type of care you need, but weekly costs typically start from £775 (correct as of October 2025).
There are two types of care homes including:
- residential homes
- nursing homes
We can help you choose a care home that's right for you.
| Care type | 2026/27 standard Solihull Council rate |
|---|---|
| Older adult residential care | £800.10 per week |
| Older adult residential care home (Dementia) | £909.02 per week |
| Older adult nursing care home* | £885.22 per week* |
| Older adult nursing care home (Dementia)* | £985.32 per week* |
*In March 2026, the government announced that the standard weekly rate per person eligible for NHS-funded nursing care (FNC) for 2026 to 2027 will be £267.68 from 1 April 2026.
Supported housing
There is sheltered housing and extra care housing available in Solihull.
Costs for these vary and you would need to contact individual accommodation providers for more information.
| Care type | 2026/27 standard Solihull Council rate |
|---|---|
| Supported living sleep-in rate | £103.22 per night (per carer)** |
**Sleep-in rates are paid per carer and divided by the number of people or rooms within the property for providers registered with the Flexible Contract Agreement (FCA).
Day opportunities (day centres)
| Type of day opportunity | 2026/27 standard Solihull Council rate |
|---|---|
| Day care in-house (no care support) | £52.12/day |
| Day care – low support (Band 1) | £73.02/day |
| Day care – medium support (Band 2) | £95.16/day |
| Day care – high/very high support (Band 3) | £127.75/day |
Find out more about our day opportunities.
Technology enabled care (TEC)
| Type of service | 2026/27 standard Solihull Council rate |
|---|---|
| Standalone equipment service | £1.72/week |
| Monitored equipment service | £3.18/week |
| Monitored equipment with responder service | £6.18/week |
Find out more about TEC.