Residential care homes provide accommodation and 24-hour personal care and support for older people who cannot live independently but do not need nursing care. In a residential care home, people have a private bedroom and often an en-suite shower room and toilet. There are communal lounge and dining areas where all meals are provided. A team of carers will assess each person’s ongoing care needs and provide the appropriate care and support according to their individual care plan. People may choose to live independently within a residential care home and enjoy the benefits of the companionship of other residents and sociable activities.