Search Menu Choosing & Funding Care Looking for a care home for an older relative can be a stressful experience if you’ve never done it before, but having a plan of action can make all the difference. The cost of care can vary a great deal and depends on such factors as the type of support you need and the location of your care home. We want to help you feel confident about your choices, so we’ve created a helpful guide which explains how the funding process works and answers some of the questions you may have. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process and some suggestions on the types of questions to ask. Don’t feel you have to ask everything; think about what is most important or relevant to you. What matters to you and your family, matters to us. What type of care do you need? There are a number of different types of care home; ranging from residential homes that provide a little support for those wishing to live independently, through to specialist nursing or dementia homes that offer dedicated nursing or dementia support. Dementia Care Nursing Care Residential Care Palliative Care Respite Care Permanent Care Figure out where you wish to live; some people will want to stay in their current area to remain close to friends, whilst others take the opportunity to move closer to family. Once you understand the care you need and know the location you want, you can complete more detailed research on homes in that particular area. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Useful information Care Home Checklist Ahead of your first visit, you can download our checklist of questions to discuss including most frequently asked COVID-19 related questions. Download PDF Our Funding Care Guide We’ve created a helpful guide which explains how the funding process works and answers some of the most frequently asked questions. Download PDF Any questions? Call us free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Last year we helped over 5,000 families find the right care with free advice on anything from funding care to finding the right home and moving in. We can help with advice on paying for care and how funding works. We can check availability in all of our homes and send you the latest brochure. If you'd like to meet our Home Manager, we'll book an appointment at a time to suit you. 0808 169 8661 FREEPHONE Send us a message Caring Homes Head Office Bradbury House, 830 The Crescent Colchester Essex CO4 9YQ United Kingdom FAQs Gender Pay Gap Statement Accessibility Anti-Slavery Statement Privacy Policy Privacy Policy (Jersey) Care Homes by Town Care Homes by County © 2021 Caring Homes Enquire now 0808 169 8661