Care homes in Belfast
13 care homes in Belfast (Lisburn and Castlereagh) are registered with the RQIA. Together they have 567 registered places. RQIA does not give ratings, so each service shows its latest inspection; read the report before choosing.
| Service | Inspection | Run by | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron House Belfast · Residential care home | Presbyterian Council of Social Witness Independent or voluntary sector | 16 | |
| Beechill Care Home Belfast · Nursing home | Beaumont Care Homes Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 34 | |
| Brae Valley Belfast · Residential care home | Belfast HSC Trust HSC Trust (public) | 20 | |
| Cedarhurst Lodge Belfast · Nursing home | Electus Healthcare 1 Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 43 | |
| Cedarhurst Lodge Belfast · Residential care home | Electus Healthcare 1 Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 24 | |
| Domnall Intermediate Care Centre Belfast · Nursing home | Beaumont Care Homes Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 55 | |
| Dunlady House Belfast · Nursing home | Dunlady House Ltd Independent or voluntary sector | 68 | |
| Greerville Manor Care Home Belfast · Nursing home | Beaumont Care Homes Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 60 | |
| Hollygate Lodge Belfast · Residential care home | Hollygate Care Services Ltd Independent or voluntary sector | 38 | |
| Oak Tree Manor Nursing Home Belfast · Nursing home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 25 | |
| Oak Tree Manor Residential Home Belfast · Residential care home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 53 | |
| Railway Lodge Care Home Belfast · Nursing home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 80 | |
| Saintfield Lodge Belfast · Nursing home | Electus Healthcare 1 Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 51 |
Home care in Lisburn and Castlereagh →
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.