Types of care home

Care homes may offer different types of care.  

Residential care  

Residential care gives you 24-hour support.  

Staff will support you with most daily tasks like washing and dressing.  

You also get meals and there are social activities and events that you can choose to take part in.  

Nursing care 

Nursing care is like residential care. But also includes 24 hour care from a qualified nurse or someone being supervised by a qualified nurse.  

This may include giving you your medication or changing your dressings.  

Dementia care 

Some residential and nursing care homes also offer dementia care.  

This can help people who need specialist care that is not available at standard care homes.