What is available?
There are many different types of residential homes in Bury where a number of people live together, looked after by care staff, 24 hours a day. They are independently run by a variety of private and not-for-profit organisations.
Who can go into a residential home?
Residential homes are for people over the age of 18 who live in Bury and who are no longer able to remain living independently at home due to physical or learning disabilities, sight or hearing loss, frailty or illness. In certain circumstances, short term places are also available for people recovering from a hospital stay or illness, or to give the person who cares for them a break from their caring responsibilities.
If you need financial support from Bury Council to enable you to move into a residential home, we will carry out an Assessment to work out just how much, and what type of, care you need.
If following the Assessment, we agree that a residential home is the best place for you to live, we can then recommend which ones would best meet your needs and also tell you whether they have any vacancies. If you are looking for a residential home in Bury, we can help you to find one in an area near to your own home or close to family and friends. We will encourage you, or your relatives or carer, to visit the home to see if you would be happy there and to ask any questions you may want answering.
Can I choose my own home?
Yes if you don't need financial support from Bury Council, or you just want see what is available, you can search The Bury Directory (which links to the CQC website) where you will find general information, star ratings and copies of inspection reports.
The CQC have published two important guides for people who receive care in a care home or in their own home. Visit the website to download these booklets.
How can I find out where they are?
Please search The Bury Directory under Adults/House and Home/Residential and Care Homes to find residential homes in the area that suits you. Alternatively, you can use the location or keyword search functions.
How much does it cost?
The costs of residential homes vary, often depending on the type of facilities provided and the amount and type of care you need.
Can I get help with the cost?
It is possible. If you want us to arrange a place in a residential home for you, and need financial support from us to help pay for it, then we will help you fill out a financial Assessment form to see if you qualify for financial help.
How to get in touch
You can contact the Connect and Direct Hub using the links on the right of this page.
When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone. Depending on your personal situation, we may follow this up with a visit to your home to talk about your needs, discuss what help is available and what type of home would best meet your needs.