Care home bosses accused of ripping off pensioners

By Martin Graham

CARE home bosses have been slammed for charging some Scots pensioners almost double the amount for their services as they charge local authorities.

Critics have said the practice is unfair and claim that OAPs are being drained out of their hard earned savings.

Older people living in care homes receive a contribution towards their costs under the free personal care scheme.

Residents with more than £22,750 in assets have to pay for their accommodation themselves, and any equity in their home is included in the calculation.

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