Residential and nursing care homes
Moving into a residential or nursing care home is one way to make your life easier but you could have help to allow you to go on living in your own home, or you could move into a different kind of accommodation that would suit you better.
Getting help and support
Look at ways of getting help and support without moving
Search for a care home
Find local care homes that might meet your needs
Choosing a care home
Questions you, your carers or family may need to consider
Paying for residential care
The costs involved and whether you can get any financial help
Other housing choices
Move to accommodation that is designed to meet your needs
What am I entitled to?
The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment. To understand what help you are entitled to in more detail, please see what help am I entitled to.
