Care Home fees for 2026/27 to be discussed at Cabinet

Denbighshire County Council’s Cabinet will discuss the recommended care home fees recommendations next week at a Cabinet meeting in County Hall, Ruthin.

The Council will spend around £16 million on older people’s residential and nursing care during 2026/27, protecting the most vulnerable in the county.

If approved, the recommended fees for 2026/27 will continue to fund over 355 placements across 51 care homes, an investment that is informed by Care Cubed.

Care Cubed is a credible, data-driven methodology providing an evidence-based and consistent approach to fee setting. This method allows the Council to understand how public money is being spent by providers to ensure that care fees are fair, equitable and deliver the best value for money.

With social care accounting for nearly a third of the Council’s budget — and demand continuing to rise — it is essential that the fee setting process remains transparent and delivers value for money for both residents and providers.

The Council has already consulted with providers and carefully considered their feedback.

Councillor Elen Heaton, Lead Member for Health and Social Care said:

“Supporting residents who rely on social care is one of the Council’s most important responsibilities, and community care continues to account for the largest share of our adult social care budget.

Our priority is making sure residents receive the quality care and support they need, while setting fees in a way that is fair, sustainable and transparent for both providers and local taxpayers.

We recognise the vital role that care providers play in supporting our communities, and the Council continues to work closely with them to ensure residents receive high-quality care now, and in the future.”