First Things First

So, where to begin in this minefield that is choosing a care home.
I think the first thing to do is to think about your lifestyle, what is important to you and what makes your life worthwhile.
If a care home is going to provide you with quality care they will need to give you the freedom to live your life the way you want to live it.
Think about what you do during the day and what you enjoy doing. Do you have lots of visitors? Do you like to watch television. Do you play the piano? Do you like to go shopping? The list is endless!
The important thing to consider when choosing a care home is to remember it is a care HOME and a good one should be able to help you continue to live as if it is your home.
So before you start trawling websites and getting lists of homes in your area, write a list of things you would want a home to be able to provide for you. This will be a good starting point to help differentiate between the multitudes of homes out there.