Choosing a care home
- Which? guide to choosing a care home with confidence
- Cut through the confusion – Which? explains the process in plain English
- How to get financial help – and advice on paying for yourself
- Find out exactly what your care home information pack should contain
What's in this guide
Needs assessment
The local social services department and Primary Care Trust assess your care needs
What to consider
Choosing a care home is often an urgent decision; our guide will help you make the correct choice
Choosing a home
The process you'll go through, and questions you should ask of prospective homes
Information packs
Care homes must provide information packs on request, but requirements differ across the UK
Getting financial help
Working out how much funding you are eligible for can be very confusing: we explain the rules
Paying for yourself
If you're worried about your money running out, there are steps you can take
Contacts
Use our comprehensive list of contacts to help you through the process of choosing