Care homes in Carrickfergus
11 care homes in Carrickfergus (Mid and East Antrim) are registered with the RQIA. Together they have 363 registered places. RQIA does not give ratings, so each service shows its latest inspection; read the report before choosing.
| Service | Inspection | Run by | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Hill House Carrickfergus · Nursing home | MD Healthcare Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 35 | |
| Burleigh Hill House Residential Home Carrickfergus · Residential care home | MD Healthcare Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 21 | |
| Carrickfergus Manor Carrickfergus · Nursing home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 47 | |
| Carrickfergus Manor Carrickfergus · Residential care home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 43 | |
| Castleview Carrickfergus · Nursing home | Castleview Private Nursing Home Ltd Independent or voluntary sector | 36 | |
| Ellis Court Respite Unit Carrickfergus · Residential care home | Northern HSC Trust HSC Trust (public) | 6 | |
| Joymount House Carrickfergus · Residential care home | Northern HSC Trust HSC Trust (public) | 40 | |
| Karuna Home Carrickfergus · Residential care home | The Cedar Foundation Independent or voluntary sector | 10 | |
| Loughside Care Village Carrickfergus · Nursing home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 71 | |
| Loughside Residential Care Village Carrickfergus · Residential care home | Healthcare Ireland (Belfast) Limited Independent or voluntary sector | 44 | |
| SENSE Carrickfergus · Residential care home | SENSE Independent or voluntary sector | 10 |
Home care in Mid and East Antrim →
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.