How much does RightCareHome cost?

We offer a free assessment that gives you 3 matched care homes as a starting point. For deeper personalised matching and independent analysis of up to 5 homes — including financial stability checks, staff satisfaction data, funding guidance, and negotiation strategies — the Personalised Matching Report costs £119. 30-day money-back guarantee.

What if my parent refuses to move into a care home?

This is very common and completely understandable. Our report can help by providing clear, evidence-based information that supports calm family conversations. Many families find that having objective data about safety, staffing, and quality makes the discussion less emotional and more constructive.

Where does your data come from?

We cross-reference 15 independent data sources — official inspections, company accounts, food hygiene records, family reviews, employee feedback, regional pricing, and neighbourhood context. Every finding is traceable to its source.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. Our free assessment provides 3 matched care home recommendations within 10 minutes, including current inspection ratings, an initial funding eligibility check, and local area analysis. No credit card required.

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Independent — funded by families, not care homes

Choose the right care home. Know you've done it properly.

Start with a free shortlist of 3 care homes matched to your needs, budget and location. Then go deeper with independent analysis before you decide.

Start free. Go deeper when you need to.

Official, verified sources

2 minutes. No sales calls.

3 Recommended Homes — Free

3 recommended homes — matched to your priorities
Funding eligibility check — NHS & council options
Local area analysis — your postcode assessed

100% Free

10 min Delivery

Not sure where to start?

Start with the free shortlist if you want guidance from the beginning. If you already know the decision you are trying to make, go straight to the right tool.

Best place to begin

Need a clear place to start

Free Shortlist — Start with 3 matched homes in 10 minutes, based on your needs, budget, and location.

Already found a home, want to check it

Care Home Check (From £49) — Verify one home before you commit, with independent checks on ownership, finances, staffing, and reviews.

Worried about affording care

Funding Guide (£69) — Check what funding your family may qualify for across NHS, council, and deferred payment routes.

Need a shortlist tailored to your situation

Personalised Matching Report (£119) — We match your family to the most suitable homes, then analyse up to 5 in depth before you decide.

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Your shortlist in 10 minutes

Three short steps, with clear outputs at each stage.

1. Tell us what your family needs

Care needs, location, budget, and the priorities shaping your decision.

2. We match and screen the strongest options

We use your answers to identify suitable homes, then check inspection history, company finances, staff reviews, food hygiene records, and your local council's funding criteria.

3. Your report arrives

Free Shortlist within 10 minutes. Personalised Matching Report within 24 hours if you want deeper help choosing.

A clear starting point, in 10 minutes

3 Recommended HomesStrongest Overall · Highest Rated · Best Value — each matched to your priorities

Neighbourhood Quality ScoreHow the local area rates for safety, transport, and amenities — scored 0–100

The challenge

A 'Good' rating doesn't tell you the full story. We do.

Ratings, brochures and websites only show you part of the picture. We check the parts that matter most — and that most families never see.

What most families never find out

Over 6,000 care homes haven’t been fully inspected since 2020. A rating from four years ago tells you what was true then — not now.
Self-funders pay 41% more than council-funded residents for the same room.
Only 1 in 4 families who qualify for NHS funding ever claim it.
We read thousands of family reviews and spot patterns no individual review shows.
A home's brochure shows you what it wants. Company accounts show you what's real.

Result: Key information hidden across company filings, staff reviews, and funding rules. Most families commit without seeing it.

What our report covers

5-year quality timeline showing if a home is improving, stable, or declining
Company accounts analysis flagging financial concerns early
Staff satisfaction data from employee review platforms

30-40 hrs

of research, in one report

14,000+

Care homes analysed

What we actually do

We're not a directory. We're an investigation.

Financial stability

Councils project £4.1 billion in deficits for 2026/27. When funding to providers drops, quality follows. We check company accounts for early warning signs — debt, late filings, ownership changes.

Review intelligence

We read thousands of family reviews across multiple platforms and identify recurring patterns — complaints that repeat, promises that don’t match reality, and improvements that go unnoticed.

The questions families ask us most

The same concerns come up again and again. Here's how we help answer them.

Is this care home financially stable?

Company accounts analysed from official records. Financial concerns flagged clearly.

Am I paying a fair price — or more than I should be?

Our fair cost comparison shows what your council considers a reasonable rate for the same level of care.

Could we qualify for NHS or council funding?

NHS CHC, council funding, and DPA eligibility checked for your area. Many families don't know these options exist.

How has the quality changed over time?

Inspection ratings can be 2–3 years old. We show the 5-year quality trend — whether a home is improving, stable, or declining.

Our reports help answer these questions with evidence from official regulatory, financial, and public records.

15 official sources. Cross-referenced and validated.

What we check — and where the data comes from

Every finding in your report comes from an official, independent source — regulatory inspections, company accounts, food hygiene records, national statistics, and 152 local council databases. No care home can edit, influence, or improve their position in our analysis.

5-year regulatory history

Whether quality is improving, stable, or declining — and what changed

What our reports help families discover

“Financial stability checks have helped families avoid homes with deteriorating finances — including cases where homes later closed.”

— Early adopter

“Comparing regulatory trends alongside financial data gives families a fuller picture than inspection ratings alone.”

— Early adopter

“Families researching dementia care find it particularly useful to see specialist training, staff stability, and inspection histories in one place.”

— Early adopter

“The funding analysis helps families identify NHS and council support options they weren't previously aware of.”

— Early adopter

“Financial stability checks have helped families avoid homes with deteriorating finances — including cases where homes later closed.”

— Early adopter

“Comparing regulatory trends alongside financial data gives families a fuller picture than inspection ratings alone.”

— Early adopter

“Families researching dementia care find it particularly useful to see specialist training, staff stability, and inspection histories in one place.”

— Early adopter

152

Local authorities covered

15,000+

Care homes analysed

24 hrs

Report delivery

WHAT'S INSIDE THE PERSONALISED MATCHING REPORT

A full decision framework, not just a shortlist

Five homes compared • comprehensive analysis • clear, neutral evidence.

KEY RISK

Financial Stability

Is the operator financially stable? (Company accounts analysis)

KEY RISK

Staff Indicators

What do employees say about working here?

Quality Trends

How has the quality rating changed over the past 5 years?

Food Safety

What are the food hygiene inspection results? We flag the 1 in 5 care homes with poor hygiene ratings.

Clinical Suitability

Can this home manage your family member's specific conditions?

Regulatory History

What does the full inspection history show?

Personalised Matching

Scores weighted to your priorities — care needs, location, budget

Funding Eligibility

NHS CHC, council funding, and DPA options checked for your area

Personalised matching

Every family's situation is different. Your report reflects yours.

We weight the evidence around what matters to your family — care needs, location, budget, and your own priorities.

Your priorities

Care needs and medical requirements
Location and distance
Budget and fee sensitivity
Family priorities (quality, safety, reputation)
Lifestyle preferences (community, activities, comfort)

How we weight the evidence

Match scores weighted to your priorities
Category analysis across quality, cost and care fit
Financial stability indicators checked

Free report surfaces Strongest Overall / Highest Rated / Best Value.

No single winner — each home is strongest in a different category.

UNDERSTANDING CARE COSTS

Private families and council-funded residents often pay very different rates — even for the same room in the same home.

The £23,400 difference between private and council rates

Private families often pay £450 per week more than council-funded residents in the same home — that's over £23,000 a year. Our report includes your council's published rate, so you can see how local homes compare.

Private Family Rate£1500/week

+43%

Council-Funded Rate£1050/week

Same Care

Annual difference: £23,400

Councils publish what they consider a fair rate for care. Our report includes this benchmark so you can see how your local homes compare.

Your report includes personalised questions for each home — so you check what's included, spot extras that appear later, and confirm the fee matches your parent's actual needs.

INDEPENDENCE

Why we charge you — not care homes

Free care home platforms earn money from the homes they recommend. When a platform is funded by care homes, it has an incentive to fill beds — not to flag financial problems or hidden complaints. We work differently. You pay us £119. No care home pays us anything. That means we have exactly one incentive: to show you the full picture, including the parts that might put you off a home.

Comparison

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Referral-based

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Fee-based

Choose the level of analysis

Start free for your shortlist. Upgrade for the evidence to choose between them — and the confidence to act.

Your free report shows 3 matched homes. The Personalised Matching Report helps you choose between the strongest-fit options with deeper matching, financial checks, staff signals, and fair price context.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Free Shortlist

£0

Within 10 minutes

3 matched homes with current inspection rating, basic funding eligibility, and local area analysis — delivered in under 10 minutes.

RECOMMENDED

Personalised Matching Report

£119

Within 24 hours • Basic funding eligibility check included

Homes matched and analysed

3 homes

5 homes — real choice, not just a shortlist

Need help with a different decision?

This journey helps you find homes that fit and choose between them. If you are already at a different stage, go straight to the right tool.

Already found a home?Verify it independently before you commit Worried about how you will pay?Find out what funding your family may qualify for

Common questions

The questions you're probably asking right now

Choosing care for someone you love is one of the hardest decisions a family makes. These are the questions we're asked most often.

How long does the assessment take?

About 2 minutes. We ask a few questions about care needs, location, and budget, then generate your personalised report.

How quickly will I get my results?

Free Shortlist: Within 10 minutes. Personalised Matching Report: Within 24 hours. Both include personalised care home recommendations based on your priorities.

How is this different from carehome.co.uk or other care home websites?

Most care home websites earn their income from care homes — through paid listings, featured placements, or referral fees. This means the homes that appear most prominently are often the ones that pay the most, not necessarily the ones that suit you best. Our reports are funded entirely by families. No care home can pay to appear, improve their ranking, or influence a recommendation. Our analysis covers 14,000+ care homes, drawing on official inspections, company accounts, food hygiene records, staff review data, and local council information.

What's included in the Free report?

3 recommended care homes, an initial funding eligibility check, local area analysis, and a checklist of questions for visits. It's designed to give you a useful starting point.

What additional analysis is in the Personalised Matching Report?

The Personalised Matching Report takes your detailed questionnaire and uses it to identify the strongest-fit homes for your situation. It then adds financial stability assessment, multi-year quality trends, staff satisfaction indicators, detailed funding guidance for your council, fair cost comparison, and 27+ personalised visit questions. You can also share it with up to 5 family members.

Still have questions?

Start with a free report and we'll guide you through the process.

Find my 3 best matches

Or email us at hello@rightcarehome.co.uk

Start with the facts. The rest gets easier.

A free shortlist of 3 homes takes 2 minutes. The full report with financial checks, review analysis and funding guidance is £119 — delivered within 24 hours.

Independent30-day money-back guaranteeDelivered within 24 hours

Find my 3 best matches — free Get the full picture — £119

5 quick questions, then your report arrives by email. No phone calls, no sales follow-up.

Choose the right care home. Know you've done it properly.

Not sure where to start?

Your shortlist in 10 minutes

1. Tell us what your family needs

2. We match and screen the strongest options

3. Your report arrives

A clear starting point, in 10 minutes

A 'Good' rating doesn't tell you the full story. We do.

What most families never find out

What our report covers

We're not a directory. We're an investigation.

Financial stability

Review intelligence

The questions families ask us most

Is this care home financially stable?

Am I paying a fair price — or more than I should be?

Could we qualify for NHS or council funding?

How has the quality changed over time?

What we check — and where the data comes from

A full decision framework, not just a shortlist

Financial Stability

Staff Indicators

Quality Trends

Food Safety

Clinical Suitability

Regulatory History

Personalised Matching

Funding Eligibility

Every family's situation is different. Your report reflects yours.

Your priorities

How we weight the evidence

The £23,400 difference between private and council rates

Annual difference: £23,400

Why we charge you — not care homes

Choose the level of analysis

Need help with a different decision?

The questions you're probably asking right now

Still have questions?

Start with the facts. The rest gets easier.

Not sure where to start?

A full decision framework, not just a shortlist

Financial Stability

Staff Indicators

Quality Trends

Food Safety

Clinical Suitability

Regulatory History

Personalised Matching

Funding Eligibility

Need help with a different decision?

The questions you're probably asking right now

Still have questions?

Your shortlist in 10 minutes

1. Tell us what your family needs

2. We match and screen the strongest options

3. Your report arrives

A clear starting point, in 10 minutes

A 'Good' rating doesn't tell you the full story. We do.

What most families never find out

What our report covers

We're not a directory. We're an investigation.

Financial stability

Review intelligence

The questions families ask us most

Is this care home financially stable?

Am I paying a fair price — or more than I should be?

Could we qualify for NHS or council funding?

How has the quality changed over time?

What we check — and where the data comes from

Every family's situation is different. Your report reflects yours.

Your priorities

How we weight the evidence

The £23,400 difference between private and council rates

Annual difference: £23,400

Why we charge you — not care homes

Choose the level of analysis

Fair cost check

What families say

Free Shortlist

Personalised Matching Report