Care homes
Choosing a care home
It's important to find a care home that's right for you or for the person who's going to live there.
Not all care homes are the same. Some offer accommodation and help with personal care, such as washing and dressing, covering different care needs including for people living with dementia. Other care homes offer nursing care as well.
NHS CareFind connects you with a list of care homes by location, type of care, and facilities appropriate to your needs
The Hertfordshire Directory is also a great place to start if you're considering a residential or nursing home in Hertfordshire for yourself, a family member or friend, either for a short break or for the longer term. You can search for homes by location, type of care, and facilities appropriate to your needs.
Paying for a care home
Everyone has to pay something towards their care home but how much you pay will depend on your financial situation, what care home you choose and the level of services you need.
We can have a chat with you about your needs and your day-to-day life. We can then agree whether a care home is right for you and how much you may need to pay.
We call this an assessment.
Free advice about paying for care
Find reliable information and advice about paying for your care on our Money advice tool.
You can also contact HertsHelp:
0300 123 4044
www.hertshelp.net
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, 9am – 7pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm.