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Care homes
Information on how to move into a care home.
Care homes offer a place to live for people who cannot look after themselves. Some care homes also offer respite care: short breaks for people who have been in hospital, or for people who have carers that need time off.
All homes have to be registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which keeps a directory of them on its website.
Search CQC’s directory for a care home in Croydon
Types of care home
There are 2 main types of care home:
- residential homes offer a place to live with care and support
- nursing homes offer 24-hour medical care from a qualified nurse
They may specialise in particular issues such as:
- old age
- dementia
- mental illness
- physical disability
How to move into a care home
Request support for an adult will take you through:
- telling us about your situation and choosing the support you need
- any costs that may come with the support, and how to pay them
When you request support, we will offer you the support that suits your needs best, not just the type you apply for.
Living independently
If you can look after yourself at home but would like some support, you may be interested in options to help you stay at home, such as:
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