Rutland County Council

Adult social care contact details, funding information, and care home listings for Rutland.

Arranging care in Rutland

Rutland County Council covers England's smallest historic county in the East Midlands, serving the market towns of Oakham and Uppingham along with the many villages that surround them. Despite its size, Rutland has a distinct identity and its own adult social care service, which is the first point of contact for families beginning to think about support for an older relative or a loved one with a disability.

As a Unitary Authority, Rutland County Council is responsible for delivering all local council services, including adult social care, without a separate county or district tier. Families should contact the council's adult social care team directly to request a free needs assessment. This looks at daily living, mobility, safety at home and the wellbeing of any unpaid carers. If the assessment identifies eligible needs, a separate financial assessment then considers income, savings and assets to work out how much, if anything, the person will contribute towards their care in Rutland.

Local care choices and typical fees

The local care market in Rutland is small but varied, with 24 CQC-registered care homes across Oakham, Uppingham and the surrounding countryside. This gives families a reasonable choice between residential care homes for personal support and nursing homes for those with more complex health needs, alongside a network of home care agencies for people who wish to remain in their own property.

Weekly fees vary depending on the type of support. Home care in Rutland is generally charged by the hour and adds up according to the number of visits needed each week. Residential care homes tend to cost less than nursing homes, which include registered nursing input and are usually the most expensive option. Families can fund care through the council following a means test, use NHS Continuing Healthcare where clinical needs qualify, draw on personal savings and pensions, or explore deferred payment agreements against a property.

Rutland County Council can also point families towards independent financial advice, benefits such as Attendance Allowance, and local voluntary organisations, so no one has to work through these decisions alone.