Care Homes

Care Homes

There are many Care Homes in England. Some, but not all, provide Nursing Care. Some are registered to look after residents who have dementia, some are not. A small number of homes specialise in dementia care.

If you are just starting to think about care homes, you may find our Future Care Options page useful.

Finding out about Care Homes

There are a number of ways to find out about Care Homes.

• Talk to one of Guidepost Trust, Dementia Information Service team on their advice line 0845 120 4048 to find out more about a carehome near you. Or go to one of Dementia web's local county sites for a list of care homes in your area.


• Full inspection reports of care services, can be found on the CQC (Care Quality Commission) website, or obtained by contacting the commission at
  St Nicholas Building
  St Nicholas Street
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  NE1 1NB
  Telephone: 03000 616161
  Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society factsheets:

• Choices in care
• How to find a care home (Age Concern Guide)
• What standards of care can people expect from a care home?
• NHS-funded nursing care
• The Mental Health Act (1983) and Guardianship
• Feelings of guilt
• Letting go without giving up (Alzheimers Scotland booklet)

Relatives and Residents Association

The Relatives & Residents Association is a national organisation working to promote the well-being of older residents of care homes through:

• Support & Information via the phone helpline 020 7359 8136
• Carrying out project work that focuses on specific issues
• Influencing policy and practice
• Free monthly magazine
• Working with local relatives & residents groups in care homes

More information is available on The Relatives & Residents Association website.

Independent Financial Advice About Funding Care

The NHFA (formerly the Nursing Home Fees Agency) provides older people, carers, and the general public with advice and information on obtaining and paying for care. Combines financial advice with complexities of local authority charging procedures, health authority responsibilities, DWP benefit entitlement, and relevant legal matters.

More information is available on the NHFA website.

You may also find Age Concern's Care Information section useful, and our Who Pays For Care? and Financial Advice sections.

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