Finding a care home

Care homes all have to meet certain minimum standards, but they can still vary widely in the sort of accommodation and facilities that they offer.

Before you start looking for a care home, you should make sure that you have been assessed by the social work department of your local authority, so that you know what care you may need and what help you will be likely to receive towards the cost of the care home.

You should then be able to obtain a list of suitable homes from your local social work department or from Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS), who are responsible for registering and inspecting care homes in Scotland. You are then advised to visit as many homes as you can, to find out which home you are likely to feel happy and comfortable living in.