Choosing a care home

If you know that moving into a care home is what you want, then this information may help you make the right choice.

Search for a care home
Find local care homes that might meet your needs

Finding the right care home
Points to consider when a looking for a care home

Contacting the care home
Useful questions to ask on your first visit to a care home

Arranging your care
Help with making arrangements for your care

Living in a care home
What to expect when living in a care home

Advice for carers, families and friends
Advice and support for carers families and friends

Search Care choice

The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment.

For more information about what help you are entitled to, please see the Who can get help from Adult Services web pages.

Try our online self assessment