What is a nursing care home?
A nursing care home, also known as a nursing home or residential nursing home, is a type of care home that provides nurse-led care to its residents.
Nursing homes deliver care to people with clinical conditions or types of disabilities who struggle with daily living and need specialist nursing support and care to manage their condition.
How we find you the right nursing care home
Our team of experts finds exceptional nursing homes for people every day. With our 30+ years of experience and specialist knowledge, we support people throughout their care journey, helping them find the perfect nursing home that best matches their requirements and needs.
From requesting our care selection service to receiving care from your chosen CQC-registered care home, we provide compassionate support and expert guidance throughout every step of your journey.
Start with a conversation
To begin your journey to choosing your ideal nursing care home, complete our enquiry form or call our friendly team on 0808 175 3609 – we’re here to listen and help you choose the best placement.
Tell us what matters most
We’ll spend time listening to your needs, care home preferences and any worries you may have to ensure we find you the perfect care home.
Meet your dedicated advisor
You’ll be introduced to your own dedicated care liaison advisor who will be by your side every step of your journey to choosing your perfect nursing care home placement.
Receive a personalised shortlist
We will create a personalised shortlist of care homes that best suit your individual needs, preferences and circumstances.
Explore your options together
We’ll discuss each care home with you, answering any questions you may have and arrange visits and care home assessments.
We help put everything in place
When you have chosen your perfect nursing care home placement, we’ll manage the arrangements to make sure everything runs smoothly.
What can I expect from a nursing home?
Moving into a nursing home is a significant change in someone’s life. While each nursing home has its own unique aspects, they all offer a level of care that provides a suitable and stable living environment for someone who requires daily support and the assistance of a nurse to manage their condition.
Nursing homes provide a range of care, support and assistance to their residents, including:
- Meals and nutrition management
- Daily living support
- Personal care
- Activities and events
- Companionship
- Medical and clinical care
- Safety and security
- Structured routines
Unsure if a nursing care home is right for you?
If you’re unsure of the most suitable care home option for yourself or a loved one, don’t worry, our team of specialists are here to provide expert support and help you make an informed care decision that best matches your care needs and circumstances.
Our care liaison advisors are here to discuss the different care home options available and which would best suit your needs.
To speak with our team and receive expert advice to help you find your ideal care placement, please contact them by either completing the form below, or by calling 0808 175 3609
What other care home options are available?
In addition to finding nursing care homes for individuals and families, we also match people to residential care homes and dementia care homes.
Learn more about these care home options below.
Residential care homes
A residential care home is a type of care home that provides 24/7 care and support to its residents. Residential care homes are most known to have residents above the age of 65 who receive general care and support and need help with daily living. They can also help people with various clinical conditions and requirements, such as physical disabilities, providing the necessary care and assistance to best support the individual.
Find a residential care homeDementia care homes
A dementia care home is a specialist type of care home designed to help those with dementia throughout the different stages of the diagnosis. Although many residential and nursing care homes support people with dementia, they do not specialise in providing bespoke dementia care and support. Dementia care homes offer holistic living support and specialist dementia healthcare professionals who deliver care to the residents.
Find a dementia care homeWhy choose CHS Healthcare to help you find a care home?
At CHS Healthcare, we take the time to understand your bespoke needs and care requirements, helping you find the perfect care home. Providing expert advice and guidance at no cost, our care home selection service helps families and individuals find care that best aligns with their unique needs, preferences and circumstances.
Commissioned by the NHS and trusted by healthcare professionals across the UK
Tailored service to help you choose the most appropriate care home arrangement
Specialist expertise and localised knowledge of UK care homes
Growing network of CQC-regulated and established care homes
30+ years of experience and expert knowledge of the best care homes
Continued support from our compassionate team following care placement
My care liaison advisor was very helpful at a time that was very stressful for us. She worked really hard and quickly to find a number of nursing homes for us to visit. We are very grateful for her help.
Your services were immensely helpful at a difficult time. On contact, three potential placements were identified in the desired search area the same day. Viewings were arranged for me the following day, subsequent to which the placement was confirmed. My care liaison advisor was excellent – very professional and efficient throughout. Thank you.
It was a very positive experience from my first call to being guided through care home options. It took the pressure off me to try and find an available room and deal with pricing queries. All contact was very personable and friendly and felt like I was being helped by a friend rather than an anonymous intermediary. It has made a stressful process much more manageable – thank you.
Find a nursing care home
Our dedicated team of specialist care liaison advisors are readily available to help you begin your journey to finding the perfect nursing home, whether for yourself or a loved one.
To find the most suitable care home that meets your needs, contact our team by completing the short form below.
Advice and support about nursing care homes
If you’re looking for advice and guidance about nursing care homes, we have a range of articles, tips and information to help you during your care journey.
FAQs about nursing care homes
For more information about nursing care homes, please refer to our FAQs below.
1. What are the benefits of a nursing home?
Nursing homes offer a supportive and safe care environment for people who need help with their care and daily living. A nursing care home can provide many benefits for the residents as well as their loved ones, including:
- Support with daily tasks and activities
- Help with self-care and personal care
- Companionship and socialisation
- 24/7 safety and security
- Structured routines
- Regular family visits
2. What is the difference between a nursing home and a residential care home?
Nursing homes and residential care homes can provide the perfect arrangement for someone who requires daily support and care.
What differentiates the two types of care homes is that nursing homes provide registered nurses to deliver care to the residents. Nursing care is more specialised and better suited to those with clinical conditions or complex medical requirements.
A residential care home will provide 24-hour care and support to people who cannot live independently but do not require nursing care.
3. How much does a nursing care home cost?
The cost of a nursing home can vary due to many determining factors, which include:
- The type of care home and its location
- Who delivers the care – nurses or carers
- The resident’s care requirements
- Features of the care home
Cost can be an important factor when choosing the appropriate care home. Our care home selection service ensures we match you to nursing homes that meet your preferences and unique requirements, including cost, location, care home features, and more.
4. Are CHS’s recommended nursing homes registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
The nursing homes in our network are all CQC-regulated and rigorously vetted to meet the needs of our clients. We match individuals and families across the UK to trusted care homes that meet their unique preferences and expectations.
With our growing network of over 4000 care homes and home care agencies, we help people choose high-quality care options every day.
5. How can I find a nursing home?
Our care home selection service helps people choose nursing homes that meet their needs and requirements. We provide bespoke, compassionate support and expert guidance at no cost to ensure you find the best care home.
If you require an urgent care placement or you’re considering different care options, our teams are ready to support you in making an informed choice when it matters most.
To begin your care journey, contact our team on 0808 175 3609 complete the short form above.
