We are currently at the beginning of the process of finding a suitable nursing home for my mother. She owns her own home and one sibling has lived with her for over 15 years and cared for her. They will remain living there.
I understand we have to provide bank statements for the fair deal. The family home needs a lot of repair and work to be done as the home and maintenance has been neglected a little with my mother unwell the last 5-6 years. We want to get all the repairs and works done now , a new washing machine and cooker is essential as well as a lot of garden , electrical and carpentry work. It’s going to require spending some money.
So my question is, will the amounts we are spending now on getting her home up to scratch be added back when calculating the 7% for the fair deal scheme like say a monetary gift would be? Or will they allow us to spend money on the work and necessary replacements?
I’m just afraid a load of questions will be asked that we are suddenly doing this now.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks so much.
I understand we have to provide bank statements for the fair deal. The family home needs a lot of repair and work to be done as the home and maintenance has been neglected a little with my mother unwell the last 5-6 years. We want to get all the repairs and works done now , a new washing machine and cooker is essential as well as a lot of garden , electrical and carpentry work. It’s going to require spending some money.
So my question is, will the amounts we are spending now on getting her home up to scratch be added back when calculating the 7% for the fair deal scheme like say a monetary gift would be? Or will they allow us to spend money on the work and necessary replacements?
I’m just afraid a load of questions will be asked that we are suddenly doing this now.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks so much.