How much does a UK care home cost for a self-funding resident in 2026?

In this video, Debbie Harris, Founder of Autumna, examines the latest weekly care home fees across the UK—revealing how prices vary by region, where costs have risen most sharply, and what families should consider before choosing a home for a loved one. Using fee information supplied by care providers and published on the Autumna website, Debbie explores pricing data from a sample of around 20% of the UK’s 10,000-plus care homes. You’ll discover: • The average weekly cost of residential care across different UK regions • How prices in Winchester, Oxford, Cardiff and Sunderland compare • How to research and compare care homes beyond price alone The regional averages featured in the video include: Midlands: £1,389 per week East Anglia: £1,400 per week North West: £1,193 per week North East: £1,232 per week South West: £1,460 per week South East: £1,525 per week Some locations are considerably more expensive, including Edinburgh, at an average of £1,880 per week, and West London, at £2,020 per week. Care home fees represent a major financial commitment, but choosing the right home is about far more than cost. Debbie also explains how inspection reports, food hygiene ratings, activities, testimonials, family feedback and OpenScore can help you build a more complete and up-to-date picture of life inside a care home. 🔎 Search for and compare care homes using the OpenScore map: https://map.openscore.org.uk/ ⭐ Learn more about OpenScore: https://www.openscore.org.uk/care-see... ☎️ Speak to Autumna’s friendly care advice team: https://www.autumna.co.uk/contact-us/ The figures discussed are based on information available through Autumna and supplied by care providers. They are intended as a guide; actual fees will vary depending on the home, room, location, and level of care required. 00:00 Why July is a good month to benchmark care home prices 00:36 Data source for 2026 weekly care home prices 01:17 Why are care home prices going up? 01:33 How much are care home prices going up? 02:49 Where are care home prices rising the highest? 03:07 What is the average weekly price of a care home in 2026? 04:28 Why your choice of care home is so important 05:26 How can you find the best-rated care homes? 05:44 What is OpenScore? 06:23 What is the OpenScore map? Please like the video, subscribe to the channel and share it with anyone currently researching care for a loved one.