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Your Trusted Partner for Senior Care Solutions
Care Home Finder is a dedicated service providing independent and unbiased assistance in locating appropriate care solutions for elderly individuals. With over 60 years of combined experience in the elder care sector, our team specialises in tailoring support to meet specific needs, whether for care homes, respite care, or 24/7 live-in services. We prioritise up-to-date information and direct engagement with care providers to ensure informed decision-making. Our approach includes comprehensive research, personalised reports, and ongoing support throughout the selection process.We hold Dementia Champion status through the Alzheimer's Society, underscoring our expertise in specialist dementia care. Our services extend to expatriates and families requiring care solutions across the UK. We operate with transparency, offering an initial free consultation and charging at an hourly rate of 75 for bespoke assistance. Our team's firsthand experience in navigating care challenges informs our empathetic and professional service delivery.
Services
Dementia Care
Respite Care
Hospital Discharge
Care at Home
24/7 Live-in Care
Assisted Living
Expats Services
Care Review
Nursing Home Placement
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years combined experience in elder care sector
- We are completely independent and unbiased in recommendations
- Our information includes current CQC ratings and vacancy details
- We offer free initial consultations to understand care requirements
- Our team includes Dementia Friends Champions with specialist knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friends Champion
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) affiliated
What people say
Knowledgeable and supportive
Compassionate attitude
Up-to-date information
Stress reduction
Efficient service
Services
Dementia Care
Specialist dementia care services for varying stages of cognitive decline. We identify providers qualified to support both early-stage and advanced dementia patients. Our expertise ensures appropriate care home selection with staff trained in dementia-specific needs.
Respite Care
Short-term respite care solutions for family caregivers needing temporary relief. We locate suitable care homes providing temporary accommodation with appropriate support levels during recovery periods or caregiver breaks.
Hospital Discharge
Specialised hospital discharge planning services for elderly patients requiring care following medical treatment. We coordinate immediate care arrangements ensuring seamless transition from hospital to appropriate residential or home-based care.
Care at Home
Comprehensive home care provider selection across the UK. We connect clients with CQC-registered home care services ranging from hourly visits to full-time live-in support, tailored to individual independence preferences.
Care Review
Independent care quality assessment service for existing care arrangements. Our team conducts unannounced visits to evaluate care standards against agreed plans, providing detailed reports and remedial action recommendations when necessary.
People
Fiona Gilbert
Chief Executive
Fiona co-founded Care Home Finder with extensive elder care experience. She specialises in empathetic family support and leads care review services. A Dementia Friends Champion, she provides voluntary awareness sessions through the Alzheimer's Society.
Simon Gilbert
Director
Simon brings 30+ years of care sector expertise, having advised care home operators during industry transformation. He oversees research operations and develops the company's care assessment methodologies and reporting systems.
Questions
How do you help find appropriate care homes?
We conduct detailed assessments of care needs, then provide tailored shortlists of suitable providers with vacancy details and CQC ratings.
What areas do you cover?
We operate UK-wide, assisting with care arrangements across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Do you charge for initial consultations?
No, our initial consultation is free to understand your specific care requirements.
How quickly can you help with urgent placements?
We prioritise emergency situations, often providing comprehensive reports within 48-72 hours for urgent care needs.
Do you offer care review services?
Yes, we provide independent care quality assessments with unannounced visits and detailed improvement recommendations when needed.
What specialist dementia care support exists?
Our Dementia Friends Champions help locate specialist facilities, with expertise in matching care homes to different stages of dementia progression.
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