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  1. Brookwater House-main-image
    Rooms Available
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    Brookwater House

    Honeysuckle House, London, N13 5HY
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected29.32 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,690

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    02035 407386
  2. Oakdene-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Oakdene

    165 Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3LH
    CQC Rating Good29.39 miles from centre
    Sohal Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,149

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    03030 034947
  3. Broad Oak Manor-main-image
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    Broad Oak Manor

    off Broadoak Cl, Dartford, DA4 9HF
    CQC Rating Good29.45 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,260

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespite
    01322 936345
  4. Cuffley Manor-main-image
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    Cuffley Manor

    Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar, EN6 4AA
    CQC Rating Good29.56 miles from centre
    TLC Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,700

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    01707 245331
  5. Cooperscroft-main-image
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    Cooperscroft

    Cooperscroft, Potters Bar, EN6 4AE
    CQC Rating Outstanding29.58 miles from centre
    TLC Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,800

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
    01707 245329
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    Hazelwood-main-image
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    Hazelwood

    Brickfield Farm, Dartford, DA3 7PW
    CQC Rating Good29.67 miles from centre
    Care available

    From

    £1,350

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    03001 317249
  7. Barchester Healthcare Hugh Myddelton House-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Hugh Myddelton House

    25 Old Farm Ave, London, N14 5QR
    CQC Rating Good29.72 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,914

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
    02039 741362
  8. Barchester Healthcare Southgate Beaumont-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Southgate Beaumont

    15 Cannon Hill, London, N14 7DJ
    CQC Rating Requires improvement29.76 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,682

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespite
    02038 355001
  9. Charing House-main-image
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    Charing House

    Charing House Care Home, Gillingham, ME7 5AY
    CQC Rating Requires improvement29.89 miles from centre
    Charing Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,075

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01634 557959
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    Heathlands House

    Bullen Cl, Cambridge, CB1 8YU
    CQC Rating Good30.04 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01223 622085
  11. Cherry Hinton-main-image
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    Cherry Hinton

    Cherry Hinton Nursing Home, Cambridge, CB1 8DB
    CQC Rating Good30.06 miles from centre
    TLC Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01223 857113
  12. Barchester Healthcare Hilton Park-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Hilton Park

    Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BX
    CQC Rating Good30.16 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespite
    01223 679842
  13. Barchester Healthcare Oaklands-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Oaklands

    Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BX
    CQC Rating Good30.16 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,595

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
    01223 679928
  14. Aspen Court - Polar-main-image
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    Aspen Court - Polar

    17-21 Dod Street, Poplar, E14 7EG
    CQC Rating Requires improvement30.49 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,143

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
    03030 033726
  15. Barchester Healthcare Friston House-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Friston House

    414 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BQ
    CQC Rating Good30.53 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,624

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
    01634 557971
  16. Copper Beeches-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Copper Beeches

    5 Sylewood Cl, Rochester, ME1 3LL
    CQC Rating Good30.61 miles from centre
    Belmont Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01634 949270
  17. Beaumont Manor-main-image
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    Beaumont Manor

    Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0FB
    CQC Rating Good30.62 miles from centre
    Care available

    From

    £1,350

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01255 448791
  18. Westcombe Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Westcombe Park

    112a Westcombe Park Rd, London, SE3 7RZ
    CQC Rating Good30.86 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,315

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespite
    02039 947317
  19. Brook House-main-image
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    Brook House

    45 Seymour St, Cambridge, CB1 3DJ
    CQC Rating Good30.91 miles from centre
    Excelcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,000

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    01223 202142
  20. Abbotsleigh Mews-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Abbotsleigh Mews

    Old Farm Rd E, Sidcup, DA15 8AY
    CQC Rating Good30.96 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,365

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    02036 409443

FAQs about finding a care home

What is a care home?

Care homes - also known as residential homes - provide accommodation and care support for people who are no longer able to live on their own. All care homes will provide personal care, including help with dressing, eating, toileting and medication. There is often a range of social activities for care home residents to try, from painting to day trips out of the home.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

Care homes and nursing homes are very similar - the only difference is that nursing homes have qualified nurses and specially-trained care assistants that provide round-the-clock nursing and medical assistance. For this reason, nursing homes are often more costly than residential care homes.

When should you move someone into a care home?

There are lots of reasons for choosing a care home. For instance, if someone is struggling to live alone - despite help from friends, family or carers.

All our care homes offer a homely and cosy environment, so all residents feel at ease in their surroundings. You may opt for a care home if your loved one has complex healthcare needs, and require 24-7 nursing support.

How much do care homes cost?

The average cost of a care home per week in the UK is £704. This covers your room, as well as help with daily tasks, like washing, dressing and administering medication from trained carers.

However, the cost of a care home depends on the type of care you need, where you live, and the facilities at the home.

There are lots of options when paying for care, including self-funded care (where you fund the care from your own savings), NHS-funded care, and local-authority funded care. To work out how you will pay for your care, you will need to do a financial assessment. Our team of care experts will work with you to find the right care home that suits your needs and within your budget.

What are the steps in finding a care home?
  • Find a few potential care homes above - based on your location, on-site facilities, and the type of care you need. All homes shown on Lottie also include the latest CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating.
  • Call the care home directly to confirm availability, cost, and what's included in the care home fees.
  • Arrange a visit for each care home, so you can meet the staff, view the facilities, and get a feel for the community.
  • Choose the best care home for your needs, based on your unique needs and preferences
  • Get a financial assessment for care fees.

Tips on finding a care home

A care home should feel like home - and there's a few things to look for to ease yourself or your loved one into their new surroundings.

Where your new care home is located is one of the most important factors. To find the best care home for yourself or a loved one in your ideal location you can simply filter your search by typing in your location to reveal the best-rated care homes in your chosen area.

There are many different types of care to suit you or your loved one's needs. From dementia care homes to specialist nursing care homes - we've got you covered.

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