Our Mission
HomeCare UK was founded with a single, clear purpose: to help families across the United Kingdom find the right care home for their loved ones. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most important — and often most stressful — decisions a family will face. Our directory exists to make that process easier, more transparent and better informed.
We maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date database of over 3,200 care homes across 878 towns in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Every listing is verified, regularly updated and enriched with the information families actually need: services offered, weekly costs, visiting hours, Google ratings and genuine reviews.
What We Cover
Our directory covers the full spectrum of adult social care provision in the UK:
- Residential care — for those who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing and meals
- Nursing care — homes with qualified nurses on-site for those with medical needs
- Dementia care — specialist environments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
- Respite care — short-term stays to give family carers a break
- Palliative care — compassionate end-of-life support
- Convalescent care — recovery-focused stays following hospital discharge
You can browse care homes by location — from major cities like London, Liverpool and Norwich to smaller towns across the country. Use our care homes near me tool to find the nearest options based on your location.
Our Team
HomeCare UK is run by a small, dedicated team with backgrounds in health informatics, adult social care and digital publishing. Our editorial team has over 15 years of combined experience in the UK care sector. We work independently and are not owned or funded by any care home group or provider.
Why Families Trust Us
- Independent and impartial — we are not affiliated with any care home chain or provider. Our rankings are based on verified data, not advertising spend.
- Comprehensive coverage — with listings in every region of the UK, we aim to be the most complete free care home directory available.
- Transparent methodology — we explain exactly how we verify and rank care homes, so you can understand what our ratings mean.
- Regularly updated — listings are checked and refreshed on a rolling basis. Stale or unverified entries are clearly flagged.
- Free to use — searching, comparing and reading reviews is completely free for families.
Our Values
Accuracy first. In a sector where the wrong information can have real consequences, we take data quality seriously. Every listing is verified before publication and regularly re-checked. Read more in our editorial policy.
Family-centred. We design every feature around what matters most to families: cost transparency, honest reviews, clear contact details and straightforward navigation.
Respect for care providers. We recognise the incredibly difficult and valuable work that care home staff do every day. If you manage a care home, you can add your listing for free or claim an existing listing to keep your information up to date.
Get in Touch
We welcome feedback from families, care home managers and sector professionals. If you have a question, suggestion or correction, please visit our contact page.