Care home guides for you or an elderly relative.
Moving to a care home is a big decision and choosing a care home that is right for you or a relative requires some research. The following guides can help you decide whether moving into a care home is the right choice and how to choose the right one.
Choosing a Care Home Documents
Age UK
Age UK has developed a variety of resources to help you decide which care home is best.
You can print out the Age UK Care Home checklist and use it to evaluate your visit to each care home on a variety of topics.
Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society factsheet explains how to find a care home and looks at what high-quality care for people with dementia should include. It then lists some key things to think about when visiting different homes.
We are here to help
When you visit we are happy to discuss any of the topics on the checklist with you to enable you to make the right choice for you or a relative. We can work with you to ensure you have all the information you need while choosing a care home.
