Care Homes
England has 10,496 CQC registered care homes. 7,758 are rated Good, 428 Outstanding, 1,544 Requires improvement, 79 Inadequate, and 687 have not yet been rated. 6,831 of the 10,496 were last inspected more than three years ago.
England at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people across England, adding up every council in the region.
- What self-funders are typically asked, residential care: £1,350 to £1,700 a week. Middle half of prices from 335 England homes. Median £1,508.
- Care home beds filled across England: 87%
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75
- People aged 75 and over: 5,676,000. Rising to 6,620,000 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 140 opened, 164 closed. 1,013 changed owner, covering 47,265 beds.
- Who pays, across England (estimate): 43% council, 37% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 740,000. Rising to 921,000 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 1,512,000. Rising to 2,195,000 by 2035, up 45%
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
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- Care Homes in East
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- Care Homes in South East
- Care Homes in South West
- Care Homes in West Midlands
- Care Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside
What care costs in England, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 335 England homes. Median £1,508. | Varies by council | £1,350 to £1,700 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 140 England homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 239 England homes. Median £1,625. | Not published separately | £1,426 to £1,870 |
| Nursing dementia care Middle half of prices from 75 England homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Oakley Lodge, 30 September 2026, Good
- Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close, 30 September 2026, Good
- Tigh Grianan, 30 September 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- NE Lincs Crisis (Field View), 14 April 2016, Good
- Mulberry House, 29 November 2016, Good
- Homeleigh Farm, 15 March 2017, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in England
How many care homes are there in England?
England has 10,496 CQC registered care homes: 428 Outstanding, 7,758 Good, 1,544 Requires improvement, 79 Inadequate, 687 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in England?
Self-funders are typically asked £1,350 to £1,700 a week. Middle half of prices from 335 England homes. Median £1,508. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in England were inspected most recently?
Oakley Lodge (30 September 2026), Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close (30 September 2026) and Tigh Grianan (30 September 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.