Last updated:

6th March 2025

Care homes and specialist care facilities

Types of housing

Different types of housing can cater to different levels of needs.

  • If your needs are not high you may find that sheltered, retirement homes or extra care housing is the right choice for you
  • Residential or nursing care homes are available for people with high levels of need, where 24-hour personal care support is available

Information and advice services

The Berkshire Care Directory lists all the care homes in Berkshire and offers useful advice.

Find housing advice and support services in our community directory

Paying for your care

For information on managing the cost of your care, financial assessments, benefits you might be entitled to, go to the paying for your care and support page

It is a good idea to talk to an independent financial expert to get accurate and impartial advice.

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