What is available?
There are many different types of nursing homes in Bury where a number of people live together, looked after by trained nursing staff, available 24 hours a day. They are independently run by a variety of private and not-for-profit organisations.
All registered nursing homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission so if you are looking for a home yourself visit their website where you will find general information, star ratings and copies of inspection reports.
Who can go into a nursing home?
Nursing homes provide nursing care for people over the age of 18 who live in Bury and are unable to remain living independently at home due to physical or learning disabilities, mental illness, sight or hearing loss. 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.
Please note: Nursing care in your own home is generally provided by District Nurses but where your nursing needs require more frequent or specialist care than can be provided by them, then a nursing home may provide a suitable alternative.
We can arrange an Assessment of your needs, including your nursing care needs, to be carried out by a Social Worker and a nurse. They will advise you on the choices available so that you can decide how you wish your need to be met. However, your choices may be restricted by the nature of your health and care needs.
Can I choose my own nursing home?
If, following the Assessment, we agree that a nursing home is the best place for you to live, we can recommend all the nursing homes in Bury that would meet your needs and tell you whether they have any vacancies.
If there is no one to advise you on your choice we can arrange for an independent person to provide advice and guidance. We encourage you, your relatives or Carer, to make a considered decision by visiting the homes to see if you would be happy there.
If you want to 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 about what is available in your area.
How much does it cost?
The costs of nursing homes vary, depending on the type of facilities provided and the amount and type of care you need. Some staff will be qualified nurses and this means that the charges are higher than in a residential home.
Can I get help with the cost?
Help towards the cost of nursing home care is provided in part by the NHS and in part by the Council.
Everyone assessed as requiring a nursing home to meet their nursing needs is entitled to a contribution of £108.70 standard rate or £149.60 higher rate per week from the NHS regardless of their income or savings. This is paid directly to the Nursing Home.
You may be entitled to financial support from Bury Council to cover some of the remaining cost if you are assessed as requiring a nursing home. We will help you fill out a financial Assessment form to see if you qualify for financial help. To get a rough idea of costs you can carry out a quick confidential financial self Assessment, online.
How to get in touch
The Communities & Wellbeing Team is the first point of contact for all referrals and general enquiries for nursing homes. You can contact them at Connect and Direct using the links to 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.