Care homes near me
Search residential and nursing homes in your area, compare Care Quality Commission ratings, and contact homes directly.
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Residential and nursing homes
Care homes provide accommodation with personal care. Nursing homes are additionally registered for nursing care, with registered nurses on site. Many homes also specialise in dementia, physical disabilities or end of life care.
Compare on the things that matter
Filter by home type, specialism and inspection rating, then put up to four homes side by side to see ratings, registered services and contact details together.
What to check before you choose
- The home's overall CQC rating and the date of the last inspection
- Whether it is registered for nursing care if that may be needed later
- Specialisms such as dementia or end of life care
- What the weekly fee includes and how fee increases work
- Visiting arrangements, activities and how families are kept informed
Common questions
What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
A residential care home provides accommodation with personal care. A nursing home is registered to provide nursing care as well, with registered nurses on site. Both are registered with the Care Quality Commission.
How do I check a care home's rating?
Every rated home has a Care Quality Commission rating of Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate, plus ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. We show these on each provider's page with a link to the CQC record.
What should I do before choosing a care home?
Visit in person where possible, ask about staffing and daily routines, check the most recent inspection report, and confirm fees and what they include directly with the home.