Help with residential care

Moving into a residential or nursing home is a big move and not one to be taken lightly. If you cannot manage at home or in the community, even with support, then you may need to think about residential or nursing care.

Whether you are arranging residential or nursing care yourself, or we are helping you, these pages explain what to look for in a care home and what to think about before you move. There is also some information about paying for care homes.

A list of residential and nursing care homes in Salford is available at the bottom of this page
A guide to paying for long term care is available at the bottom of our paying for residential and nursing care page

What is the difference between residential and nursing care?

Both residential and nursing homes provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week care and support. Nursing homes also have a nurse on duty, if you have a long-term illness or disability that needs a lot of nursing care.

How do you know if you need residential or nursing care?

Most people in residential or nursing care homes need a great deal of support a lot of the time. You can contact residential homes directly and ask to visit them to see if a home is suitable for your needs. There are other options which can support you to remain living at home.

All homes must be registered with the Care Quality Commission and will be regularly inspected. Before deciding on a home, you should get as much information as possible about it - you should read its inpection report and ask for any other information.

If you are not sure whether you can afford the fees or whether a care home is the best option for you, you should contact us and ask for an assessment of your needs.

Care Quality Commission

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It offers free, independent reports on the quality of care homes and care services to help you make an informed choice. You will also find advice about deciding what sort of care you might need.

If you are unhappy about any care service you use, you should talk to the manager of the service. If you do not feel you can do this, or it has not helped, then you can contact our customer care team.