Choosing a Care Home - Location

Proximity to Friends and Family

For many people, one of the most important factors when choosing a care home is to make sure that they are close to family members and friends. If you live in a different part of the country from your family, you may want to consider moving into a care home closer to them so that you can see them more often.

However, you may decide that staying close to your friends is more important, particularly if you have a busy social life. If so, it\'s worth asking the manager of any care home that you\'re considering if family members visiting you will be able to stay overnight. If you decide to stay in a local care home to be near to your friends, make sure that you will still be able to attend any activities outside of the home that you want to and check to see if the home can provide transport to these if necessary.

City/Town or Rural Location

Decide whether you would ideally like to live in a city or town or whether you would prefer a more rural location. Some people prefer the tranquility of a more rural location and feel that being away from city life gives them peace of mind, particularly if they are concerned about crime rates or pollution, for example. However, other people will feel isolated in a care home that\'s in the countryside or on the outskirts of a town or city.

Proximity to Local Amenities

Make sure that any care home that you\'re considering is near to any local amenities that are important to you. For example, is the care home within walking distance of shops, a Post Office, a library, a GP\'s surgery, an optician, a dentist and a hairdresser etc?

If not, does the care home provide these services? Some care homes organize for hairdressers, GPs, dentists and opticians to visit the home regularly, and many provide mobile library services.

If you want to visit a place of worship, will you be able to do so? Is there one nearby and, if not, can the care home provide you with transport so that you can attend one?

The Surrounding Area

Is the area surrounding the care home attractive, and do you think that you would feel safe and comfortable there? Does the care home have a garden or more extensive grounds that you can sit or walk in? If so, are they well-kept? If not, are there any parks nearby that you could visit?

Whether you are considering a care home in your local area or thinking about moving into one further away, an online care homes guide can be a great place to start your search. You can find out about the care homes in a specific area and make a short-list of the ones that seem suitable. You can then visit the care homes that you are interested in to see if they are right for you.

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