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IndependentRatings from the CQC, Care Inspectorate, CIW, RQIA and HIQA

  • 34,474registered providers
  • 5countries, 5 regulators
  • November 2026ratings last updated
  • £0to families, always

Which type of care is right?

Four common options, what each involves and what it typically costs.

Home care or a care home? Our guide →

  • Home care

    Carers visit at set times to help with washing, dressing, meals and medication, so your relative stays at home.

    £32–£34 an hour in England

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  • Live-in care

    A carer lives in the home, giving round-the-clock support without a move.

    Prices vary by area

    Live-in care costs by city →

  • Residential care home

    A room, meals and personal care in a home with staff on hand day and night.

    £1,100–£1,450+ a week in England

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  • Nursing home

    A care home with registered nurses on duty around the clock, for medical or complex needs.

    Usually more than residential care

    NHS nursing care funding →
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Care Quality Commission · 29,037 providers

Care homes and home care in England

Every CQC-registered care home and home care agency, ranked by rating then distance. Care homes typically cost £1,100–£1,450+ a week.

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Care Inspectorate · 2,274 services

Care homes and care at home in Scotland

Scotland grades every service from 1 (unsatisfactory) to 6 (excellent), and personal care is free once the council assesses the need: £260.30 a week towards a care home's personal care. Paying for care in Scotland →

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Care Inspectorate Wales · 1,819 services

Care homes and home care in Wales

Every service rated by Care Inspectorate Wales on well-being, care and support, and leadership.

Home care charges are capped at £100 a week How it works →

By city

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RQIA · 810 services

Care homes and home care in Northern Ireland

RQIA inspects every service but does not give ratings, so we show each one's latest inspection date. The HSC Trust pays £100 a week towards nursing care.

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HIQA · 534 nursing homes · New

Nursing homes in Ireland

Every nursing home registered with HIQA, with its Fair Deal price in euro and its latest inspection.

€1,290typical weekly Fair Deal price

26counties covered

  1. 1Apply for Fair Deal early: funding starts from approval.
  2. 2Shortlist homes by county, price and HIQA inspection.
  3. 3Ask us to help find a home with a place.
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How do I find a good care home or home care agency near me?

Search your town or postcode. We list every registered care home and home care agency nearby with its latest inspection rating, specialisms and the date it was last inspected, ranked by rating and then distance.

How much does care cost?

Home care typically costs £32 to £34 an hour in England in 2026, and the Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable rate at £34.42 an hour. Care home fees vary by region, from around £1,100 a week in the North East to £1,450 or more in London and the South East. In Ireland, the typical Fair Deal price for a private nursing home is €1,290 a week.

Will the council pay for care?

Anyone who appears to need care can ask their council for a free care needs assessment, whatever their savings. In England, if you have less than £23,250 in savings and assets, the council may pay towards your care after a financial assessment. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own rules.

Is The Care Panel free?

Yes, for families. Care providers pay us for memberships and for enquiries families choose to send them. Featured providers are paid and clearly labelled. The ranked list below them is by rating, then distance, and only the providers shown to you see your details.

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