Care homes in Ballyclare
5 care homes in Ballyclare (Antrim and Newtownabbey) are registered with the RQIA. Together they have 177 registered places. RQIA does not give ratings, so each service shows its latest inspection; read the report before choosing.
| Service | Inspection | Run by | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Nursing Home Ballyclare · Nursing home | Hutchinson Homes Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 34 | |
| Clareview House Ballyclare · Nursing home | Hutchinson Homes Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 35 | |
| Hamilton Care Home Ballyclare · Nursing home | Hamilton Nursing Home LTD Independent or voluntary sector | 36 | |
| Queenscourt Ballyclare · Nursing home | Manor Healthcare Ltd Independent or voluntary sector | 43 | |
| Rathmena House Care Home Ballyclare · Nursing home | MD Healthcare Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 29 |
Home care in Antrim and Newtownabbey →
Paying for care in Northern Ireland (2026/27)
- Care home fees are means-tested by the HSC Trust: with savings over £23,250 you pay the full fee; below £14,250 savings are ignored, and £1 a week is counted for every £250 in between.
- In a nursing home, the Trust pays £100 a week towards the nursing part of the fee for people with assessed nursing needs.
- People in a Trust-funded care home keep at least £36.62 a week (the personal expenses allowance).
- Care at home arranged by the HSC Trust is usually free; some extras, such as meals, may be charged.
Paying for care in Northern Ireland: full guide → · How RQIA inspections work → · How long will savings last? →
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Service details from the RQIA register of services, published on OpenDataNI, checked November 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is an independent directory and does not provide care.