Care homes

Overview Types of care home Choosing to stay in a care home Getting a place in a care home Arranging your own place in a care home Find out more about the care home What to look for Care home costs Moving to a care home on a temporary basis Moving to a care home in a different area of Scotland Cross-border rules Further information

Getting a place in a care home

Ask your local council’s social care department for an assessment of your care needs.

The social care department can help you to find a care home even if you plan to fund your own place.

You’ll get a list of suitable care homes and help to arrange trial visits.

You should have a choice of different care homes, but the following can limit your options:

• the availability of suitable accommodation in relation to your assessed needs
• whether the cost to the local council (if it’s paying towards your care) is more than it usually pays
• whether accommodation is available
• if the care home is willing to provide accommodation