Independent Care Home Guidance for Families
Find, compare, and verify care homes with independent help at every stage — from the first search to funding questions to final checks. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes, so no home can pay for better visibility or a better ranking.
Every family arrives at a different stage.
We have the right tool for yours.
You don't need to use every product. Start with the paid route that matches where you are right now, and use the free first step only if you are not ready to commit yet.
You've heard the numbers and they're frightening
Someone mentioned £1,100 a week. You don't know what the council pays, whether the house needs to be sold, or what NHS funding your parent might qualify for.
Recommended next step
We calculate your likely means-test result, CHC eligibility, and DPA options — giving you a full funding picture before you commit to anything.
You've found a home — but something feels uncertain
The home looks good on the surface. The CQC rating is decent. But you want to know about the finances, the ownership, the enforcement history, the things that aren't on their website.
Recommended next step
We run an independent check across CQC trend data, Companies House filings, enforcement records, and food hygiene — ready in 1 hour.
You want an objective comparison, not a gut feeling
You have a shortlist and you need to make the right call. You want someone to assess your parent's specific needs against the real-world data — and tell you which home actually fits.
Recommended next step
We compare up to 5 homes across 206 data points, matched to your parent's care needs, budget, and location — with a written recommendation. If you're not ready for the full report yet, you can still try the free matched first step and upgrade later.