Fee Arrangements
Fee Arrangements
Ashgate House is committed to providing quality care and the fees charged are dependent on the type of care package and needs of the individual service user. Fee rates will vary between individuals.
Depending on each individual’s personal financial situation, a service user may be required to either pay the fees privately in full or receive part/full financial support from the Local Authority and/or the Primary Care Trust. Financial arrangements must be in place and agreed by all parties prior to any admission.
Further details can be obtained by contacting the Home Manager.
Fees – What is included?
Care and support by nursing and care staff 24 hours per day. During the day only, ancillary and kitchen staff to provide for cleaning and laundry services and to provide all meals. Maintenance staff also carryout repairs to the Home including individual’s personal belongings as necessary during the day. Also provided is:-
Home cooking
Provision for special diets
Laundry service
Call system
Central heating
Social outings/indoor activities as arranged by the staff
Access to minibus/taxi services for outings/transport to hospital, outpatient and GP appointments
Leisure and recreational facilities, where appropriate
Specialist facilities and equipment
What is not included?
What is not included?
Dry cleaning
Clothing
Meals out of the Home
Payment for trips and social outings
Chiropody
Private phone calls
Hairdressing
Personal hygiene products
Carbonated drinks, for example coke cola and/or alcoholic drinks
Maintenance of privately owned equipment, e.g. own wheelchair or bed, etc.
Funeral expenses
Taxi services/public transport for personal outings
Personal holidays
Additional 1:1 staff input
Veterinary bills
Dental/Optical Treatment