Care homes in Portaferry
2 care homes in Portaferry (Ards and North Down) are registered with the RQIA. Together they have 44 registered places. RQIA does not give ratings, so each service shows its latest inspection; read the report before choosing.
| Service | Inspection | Run by | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ard Cuan Portaferry · Residential care home | Ard Cuan Independent or voluntary sector | 17 | |
| Barrhall Portaferry · Residential care home | Barrhall Independent or voluntary sector | 27 |
Home care in Ards and North Down →
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? →
Get help finding care in Portaferry
Tell us what is needed. We will reply by email, usually within one working day, with RQIA-registered services that fit and have space. Free, with no obligation.
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.