There are different types of care homes that offer placements on a short-term basis (respite),long-term or permanent basis.
All care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). They regularly inspect care homes to see if they meet the essential standards of quality and safety and publish what they find.
Residential Care Homes
Provide accommodation and 24-hour personal care and support to the elderly and others who may find it difficult to manage daily life at home.
Nursing homes
Are for people whose illness or infirmity requires nursing care on a regular or daily basis so they have qualified nurses on the premises.
Dual-registered care homes
Some care homes provide care both with and without nursing. These are known as 'dual-registered' homes'. The advantage of these homes is that if your needs increase you can continue to receive the right level of care without having to move again.
It’s important to find a care home that is right for you or right for the person you are caring for. You can use our directory to find a list of care homes in Redcar and Cleveland.
We suggest you always visit the care homes you’re considering before you make your final choice.