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Independent Care Home Analysis Across England & Wales

Local care home analysis with CQC-verified quality signals, pricing evidence, and local context to help families choose with confidence.

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14,559
Active Homes in Database
391+
Cities Covered
80% Good+
Quality Rating
£700–£2,380
Weekly Cost Range
Cities391Open city guidesCounties25Editorial county guidesResidential10Gate-checked residential pagesCost guides20Verified local fee guidesNursing72Gate-checked nursing pagesDementia20Gate-checked dementia pagesQuality5Strong CQC starting pointsCosts5Lower visible fee signals

City regions

Jump to a region, then open only the city guides already live in the directory.

South East94North West45South West54East of England48Greater London29West Midlands43Yorkshire & the Humber24East Midlands27North East15

County regions

Use county groups when families need a wider market view than one city.

London1North West4West Midlands1Yorkshire & the Humber2South East8East of England5South West4

Best starting points

Start with the strongest open directory pages

These links are selected from live city, residential, nursing and dementia pages using homes count, CQC mix, pricing coverage, postcode depth and provider-record coverage. We do not link to unopened location URLs here.

Most evidenceCare homes in London561 homes87% Good+, 88 postcode areas and 89% financial coverage.Open guideQuality-ledCare homes in Sunderland100% Good+63 homes with a stronger CQC mix and usable supporting evidence.Open guideCost-ledCare homes in Grimsby£740/week82% Good+ with visible weekly fee signals from £740.Open guideResidential depthResidential care homes in London414 residential homes561 homes analysed across the wider city page.Open guide

What the data tells us

Key patterns across the care homes we cover

80% of homes rated Good or Outstanding

This is close to the national average of ~83%. Our reports help you identify the strongest homes.

Weekly costs vary by up to £1060 between regions

North East averages £636/week, while Greater London averages £1696/week. Location matters for your budget.

Highest-rated areas: Hythe, Alton, Northwich

These cities have the highest proportion of Good and Outstanding homes across our coverage — a good starting point if location is flexible.

Independent methodology

Cities with the strongest current care-quality signals

Based on the share of Good and Outstanding homes across the cities we cover. Independent analysis with no paid placements.

#197% Good+

Cambridge

East of England

44 homes analysed

See analysed homes
#295% Good+

Solihull

West Midlands

41 homes analysed

See analysed homes
#394% Good+

Salford

North West

17 homes analysed

See analysed homes
#490% Good+

Harrow

Greater London

33 homes analysed

See analysed homes
#589% Good+

Bristol

South West

185 homes analysed

See analysed homes

Market signal index

Browse by the decision signal that matters first

These lists use only pages with enough homes, CQC quality data, pricing signals and local depth to support confident comparisons. Smaller markets stay in the full directory rather than being overstated.

Browse by region

South EastLargest regional market with strong demand, premium providers, and excellent transport links.94
Care homes in Southampton132 homes · £1,525/week avg · 80% Good+
Care homes in Reading72 homes · £1,614/week avg · 83% Good+
Care homes in Oxford28 homes · £1,544/week avg · 85% Good+
Care homes in Guildford21 homes · £1,652/week avg · 84% Good+
Care homes in Brighton And Hove87 homes · £1,773/week avg · 80% Good+
Care homes in Worthing78 homes · £1,710/week avg · 76% Good+
North WestMajor urban centres with a strong mix of residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care.45
Care homes in Manchester175 homes · £1,212/week avg · 79% Good+
Care homes in Preston95 homes · £1,267/week avg · 82% Good+
Care homes in Warrington53 homes · £1,076/week avg · 86% Good+
Care homes in Liverpool139 homes · £1,147/week avg · 66% Good+
Care homes in Salford17 homes · £1,042/week avg · 94% Good+
Care homes in Bolton58 homes · £1,191/week avg · 87% Good+
South WestPopular retirement region with a wide range of coastal and countryside settings.54
Care homes in Bristol185 homes · £1,411/week avg · 89% Good+
Care homes in Cheltenham43 homes · £1,545/week avg · 85% Good+
Care homes in Weston Super Mare55 homes · £1,387/week avg · 79% Good+
Care homes in Plymouth91 homes · £1,152/week avg · 86% Good+
Care homes in Bournemouth76 homes · £1,347/week avg · 95% Good+
Care homes in Gloucester63 homes · £1,419/week avg · 87% Good+
East of EnglandSteady market with strong value, good access to London, and growing care capacity.48
Care homes in Cambridge44 homes · £1,566/week avg · 97% Good+
Care homes in Norwich130 homes · £1,375/week avg · 72% Good+
Care homes in St. Albans8 homes · £1,443/week avg · 67% Good+
Care homes in Colchester93 homes · £1,436/week avg · 77% Good+
Care homes in Peterborough49 homes · £1,419/week avg · 91% Good+
Care homes in Ipswich46 homes · £1,536/week avg · 85% Good+
Greater LondonThe UK’s largest care home market with high demand across inner and outer boroughs.29
Care homes in London561 homes · £1,696/week avg · 87% Good+
Care homes in Harrow33 homes · £1,623/week avg · 90% Good+
Care homes in Enfield27 homes · £1,579/week avg · 80% Good+
Care homes in Barnet17 homes · £1,485/week avg · 80% Good+
Care homes in Sutton38 homes · £1,858/week avg · 92% Good+
Care homes in Hillingdon55 homes · £1,215/week avg · 81% Good+
West MidlandsEngland’s second city region offering diverse care options from budget to premium.43
Care homes in Birmingham286 homes · £1,205/week avg · 78% Good+
Care homes in Solihull41 homes · £1,362/week avg · 95% Good+
Care homes in Coventry81 homes · £1,170/week avg · 68% Good+
Care homes in Wolverhampton83 homes · £1,165/week avg · 74% Good+
Care homes in Stoke On Trent63 homes · £1,264/week avg · 76% Good+
Care homes in Walsall60 homes · £1,093/week avg · 68% Good+
Yorkshire & the HumberCompetitive pricing with high-quality homes across historic cities and towns.24
Care homes in Sheffield134 homes · £1,210/week avg · 79% Good+
Care homes in Leeds132 homes · £1,194/week avg · 76% Good+
Care homes in Bradford67 homes · £808/week avg · 62% Good+
Care homes in York57 homes · £1,297/week avg · 84% Good+
Care homes in Doncaster82 homes · £1,100/week avg · 88% Good+
Care homes in Hull99 homes · £1,395/week avg · 77% Good+
East MidlandsGrowing market with excellent value and strong CQC performance.27
Care homes in Nottingham219 homes · £1,233/week avg · 74% Good+
Care homes in Derby85 homes · £1,188/week avg · 86% Good+
Care homes in Northampton80 homes · £1,308/week avg · 78% Good+
Care homes in Leicester150 homes · £1,229/week avg · 71% Good+
Care homes in Lincoln84 homes · £1,080/week avg · 81% Good+
Care homes in Mansfield59 homes · £1,088/week avg · 91% Good+
North EastSome of the most affordable care in England with improving quality ratings.15
Care homes in Middlesbrough52 homes · £857/week avg · 92% Good+
Care homes in Newcastle Upon Tyne63 homes · £170/week avg · 79% Good+
Care homes in Cramlington9 homes · £882/week avg · 88% Good+
Care homes in Sunderland63 homes · £1,276/week avg · 100% Good+
Care homes in Darlington33 homes · £898/week avg · 87% Good+
Care homes in Hartlepool30 homes · £912/week avg · 86% Good+

County guides

Browse care homes by county

County pages give you a wider market view than city pages: more towns, more operator mix, and a faster way to compare pricing and quality across a larger area.

LondonCounty guides in this region1
Care homes in Greater LondonUse the Greater London county guide to compare borough-level care markets where price, availability, and visiting practicality can change sharply across short distances.Open county guide
North WestCounty guides in this region4
Care homes in CheshireUse the Cheshire county guide to compare Chester, Warrington, Cheshire East, and surrounding towns across pricing, quality, and nursing depth.Open county guideCare homes in Greater ManchesterUse the Greater Manchester county guide to compare city-centre, suburban, and outer-borough care markets with one wider quality and cost lens.Open county guideCare homes in LancashireUse the Lancashire county guide to compare Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, and smaller towns where fee levels and supply depth can vary materially.Open county guideCare homes in MerseysideUse the Merseyside county guide to compare Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, St Helens, and Knowsley care markets with a broader family-access view.Open county guide
West MidlandsCounty guides in this region1
Care homes in West MidlandsUse the West Midlands county guide to compare Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and surrounding boroughs without treating the region as one flat market.Open county guide
Yorkshire & the HumberCounty guides in this region2
Care homes in South YorkshireUse the South Yorkshire county guide to compare Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, and Rotherham across quality, cost, and nursing supply.Open county guideCare homes in West YorkshireUse the West Yorkshire county guide to compare Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, and Calderdale care markets side by side.Open county guide
South EastCounty guides in this region8
Care homes in BerkshireUse the Berkshire county guide to compare Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, and nearby markets with a wider quality and cost lens.Open county guideCare homes in BuckinghamshireUse the Buckinghamshire county guide to compare market towns and commuter-belt areas where fees can move quickly with local demand.Open county guideCare homes in East SussexUse the East Sussex county guide to compare coastal and inland care markets, including where retirement demand changes local availability.Open county guideCare homes in HampshireUse the Hampshire county guide to compare coastal cities, inland towns, and rural retirement markets with one wider lens.Open county guideCare homes in KentUse the Kent county guide to compare Medway, inland towns, cathedral centres, and the coast without treating the whole county as one care market.Open county guideCare homes in OxfordshireUse the Oxfordshire county guide to compare Oxford and surrounding market towns where premium pricing needs to be weighed against quality and access.Open county guideCare homes in SurreyUse the Surrey county guide to see where the county premium reflects stronger care provision and where it is mostly driven by convenience and demand.Open county guideCare homes in West SussexUse the West Sussex county guide to compare Worthing, Crawley, Horsham, and coastal markets with county-wide pricing and quality context.Open county guide
East of EnglandCounty guides in this region5
Care homes in CambridgeshireUse the Cambridgeshire county guide to compare Cambridge, Peterborough, and surrounding towns with a wider view of cost, quality, and care type.Open county guideCare homes in EssexUse the Essex county guide to compare London-edge towns, county centres, and coastal care markets side by side.Open county guideCare homes in HertfordshireUse the Hertfordshire county guide to compare commuter-belt towns and local care markets where demand, pricing, and quality signals often diverge.Open county guideCare homes in NorfolkUse the Norfolk county guide to compare Norwich, coastal towns, and rural care markets where travel time can shape a realistic shortlist.Open county guideCare homes in SuffolkUse the Suffolk county guide to compare Ipswich, coastal towns, and rural markets where local authority coverage and travel time affect choice.Open county guide
South WestCounty guides in this region4
Care homes in CornwallUse the Cornwall county guide to compare dispersed coastal and inland care markets where geography and visiting practicality matter early.Open county guideCare homes in DevonUse the Devon county guide to compare Exeter, Plymouth, coastal areas, and more rural markets where travel practicality shapes the shortlist.Open county guideCare homes in DorsetUse the Dorset county guide to compare Bournemouth, Poole, coastal towns, and smaller local markets where specialist support can be concentrated.Open county guideCare homes in SomersetUse the Somerset county guide to compare Bath, North Somerset, and inland towns with a county-wide view of costs and care availability.Open county guide

County guides are kept separate from city pages so you can choose between a broad county view and a tighter city-level shortlist.

Residential care guides

Browse residential care homes by city

Residential pages are only linked from this hub when the city has enough non-nursing residential inventory, CQC coverage and price or provider-record signals to support a useful page.

Residential care homes in London414Residential care homes in Birmingham219Residential care homes in Nottingham155Residential care homes in Leicester130Residential care homes in Bristol121Residential care homes in Manchester111Residential care homes in Norwich107Residential care homes in Southampton98Residential care homes in Leeds86Residential care homes in Stoke On Trent64

Local cost guides

Browse care home costs by city and county

Cost pages are only opened when we can show a local weekly fee range, council-funding gap, residential versus nursing averages, financial coverage and priced local signals.

City cost guides

Tighter local fee views for opened city pages.

Care home costs in Wirral£1,234/weekCare home costs in Leicester£1,229/weekCare home costs in Chesterfield£905/weekCare home costs in Barnsley£1,223/weekCare home costs in Shrewsbury£1,397/weekCare home costs in Huddersfield£1,123/weekCare home costs in Derby£1,188/weekCare home costs in Rotherham£986/weekCare home costs in Northampton£1,308/weekCare home costs in Taunton£1,473/week

County cost guides

Wider fee and funding-gap views for counties that passed the stricter cost gate.

Care home costs in West MidlandsCare home costs in LancashireCare home costs in KentCare home costs in HampshireCare home costs in West YorkshireCare home costs in EssexCare home costs in DevonCare home costs in MerseysideCare home costs in East SussexCare home costs in Surrey

Nursing home guides

Browse nursing homes by city

Nursing pages are only linked from this hub when the city has enough nursing inventory, CQC coverage and price or financial signals to support a useful page.

Nursing homes in London561Nursing homes in Birmingham286Nursing homes in Nottingham219Nursing homes in Bristol185Nursing homes in Manchester175Nursing homes in Leicester150Nursing homes in Liverpool139Nursing homes in Sheffield134Nursing homes in Leeds132Nursing homes in Southampton132Nursing homes in Norwich130Nursing homes in Hull99Nursing homes in Preston95Nursing homes in Colchester93Nursing homes in Plymouth91Nursing homes in Derby85Nursing homes in Lincoln84Nursing homes in Bedford83Nursing homes in Wolverhampton83Nursing homes in Doncaster82Nursing homes in Coventry81Nursing homes in Northampton80Nursing homes in Worthing78Nursing homes in Huddersfield72Nursing homes in Reading72Nursing homes in Southport72Nursing homes in Chesterfield70Nursing homes in Bradford67Nursing homes in Blackpool65Nursing homes in Eastbourne65Nursing homes in Rotherham64Nursing homes in Gloucester63Nursing homes in Newcastle Upon Tyne63Nursing homes in Stockport63Nursing homes in Stoke On Trent63Nursing homes in Sunderland63Nursing homes in Walsall60Nursing homes in Wirral60Nursing homes in Mansfield59Nursing homes in Bolton58Nursing homes in York57Nursing homes in Weston Super Mare55Nursing homes in Warrington53Nursing homes in Middlesbrough52Nursing homes in Hove51Nursing homes in Swindon51Nursing homes in Peterborough49Nursing homes in Taunton48Nursing homes in Exeter47Nursing homes in Ipswich46Nursing homes in Milton Keynes45Nursing homes in Wigan45Nursing homes in Cambridge44Nursing homes in Salisbury44Nursing homes in Cheltenham43Nursing homes in Harrogate43Nursing homes in Romford41Nursing homes in Sutton38Nursing homes in Basingstoke37Nursing homes in Maidstone36Nursing homes in Aylesbury35Nursing homes in Gateshead33Nursing homes in Worcester32Nursing homes in Bath30Nursing homes in Chester29Nursing homes in Leamington Spa29Nursing homes in Oxford28Nursing homes in Camberley22Nursing homes in Banbury20Nursing homes in Belper9Nursing homes in Sutton-in-ashfield8Nursing homes in Ware8

Dementia care guides

Browse dementia care homes by city

Dementia pages are only linked from this hub when the city has enough specialist dementia inventory, CQC coverage and price or provider-record signals to support a useful page.

Dementia care homes in London249Dementia care homes in Birmingham122Dementia care homes in Nottingham120Dementia care homes in Bristol91Dementia care homes in Leicester91Dementia care homes in Leeds88Dementia care homes in Manchester86Dementia care homes in Liverpool73Dementia care homes in Sheffield73Dementia care homes in Southampton73Dementia care homes in Norwich67Dementia care homes in Hull56Dementia care homes in Preston56Dementia care homes in Wolverhampton56Dementia care homes in Stoke On Trent51Dementia care homes in Plymouth48Dementia care homes in Lincoln46Dementia care homes in Bradford45Dementia care homes in Doncaster45Dementia care homes in Coventry41

A-Z directory

All care home locations

Open a letter to browse every city guide currently available on RightCareHome.

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Finding the right care home means looking beyond marketing brochures and first impressions. Each city page brings together quality ratings, weekly fees, bed availability, and neighbourhood context so you can compare homes on a level playing field.

Browse by region above to see what is available near you, or use the search to jump straight to a specific city. Every profile is independently compiled from multiple verified sources — giving you the facts before you visit.

Common questions

How many care homes does RightCareHome cover?
We analyse over 14,500 registered care homes across England and Wales, covering residential, nursing, and specialist dementia provision.
What data is shown on each city page?
Each city page includes average weekly costs, quality rating breakdowns, neighbourhood comparisons, and individual home profiles with pricing and bed availability.
How often is the information updated?
Quality ratings and inspection data are synced monthly. Pricing and availability data is refreshed weekly from multiple independent sources.
Can I compare homes across different cities?
Yes. Use the region view to compare average costs and quality between cities, then drill into individual city pages for detailed home-by-home comparisons.

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