A warm welcome to your new website
We’ve made improvements to help you find what you need more easily. If anything doesn’t work as expected, please let us know using the feedback button below.
Care homes
Care homes, residential and nursing homes, and care assistance at home
Care homes header banner
About Care homes Text box
About care homes
Care homes provide 24 hour support to people who feel they are no longer able to manage living independently. In these cases, people may either consider moving to a care home on a permanent basis, or can choose to stay at a care home for shorter periods of time, often known as a respite break.
Respite breaks can be offered to people who have a chronic illness or disability, either live alone or have a carer. The number of respite breaks you can have will depend on what help you need. Respite breaks can be useful if you or your carer are finding it difficult to cope.
Care Homes two column
Choosing a care home
There are two main types of home, Nursing Homes and Residential Homes.
Nursing Homes are generally suitable for people with more complex needs who require nursing care. These homes employ both nursing and care staff.
Residential Homes are for people who are more independent with their needs. These homes generally do not employ nursing staff but have access to community nurses through the NHS.
Which home you should choose will depend on your level of need. Your social worker will help to advise you on this.
All care homes are inspected and regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Useful information
Care home charges
Requesting a care assessment
Care Inspectorate Reports
Independent Advocacy Support
You might find some of the leaflets available from Age UK helpful when considering moving into a care home. Age UK website
