Care Home Guide: Living in a Care Home

What to expect from a care home

Moving to a care home is an option some of us may need or want to consider as we get older. Your move may be carefully planned, or it might happen suddenly following an accident or illness. In either case, it is helpful to know what to expect.

There is a lot think about when moving into a care home, from how to pay your care home fees to choosing which care home you want to live in. It is important you have all the information you need to play a full and active role in making decisions about your care. It is also important to think about your health and well-being once you move and what life will be like when you are there.

This guide aims to provide information on living in a care home and your rights as a care home resident. Although each care home is different, it outlines what you can generally expect from a good care home, and what to do if there is a problem.