Elderly Care Homes in England
11,436 CQC-registered care homes offering elderly care
What to know about elderly care
Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.
Directory data snapshot: 1 September 2026. Confirm current support, fees and vacancies directly with each home.
What to look for
- Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines
- Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests
- How the home involves residents and families in care decisions
By Region
South East
2204 homes · 81 outstanding
North West
1511 homes · 46 outstanding
South West
1442 homes · 73 outstanding
East of England
1269 homes · 65 outstanding
West Midlands
1258 homes · 33 outstanding
Yorkshire and The Humber
1159 homes · 46 outstanding
East Midlands
1141 homes · 46 outstanding
London
873 homes · 18 outstanding
North East
579 homes · 32 outstanding
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