Welcome to Respite Care UK, a leading nationwide directory designed to help individuals and families find trusted residential respite care, nursing homes and short term care services across the United Kingdom. We support older people, carers and families by connecting them with high quality care providers offering safe, compassionate and personalised residential care close to home.
Whether you need short term residential respite care to support a family carer, a temporary nursing home stay following hospital discharge, or a longer term residential care placement, Respite Care UK makes it simple to search, compare and contact care homes with confidence.
Caring responsibilities can be deeply rewarding, but they can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Our residential care directory is designed to remove stress from the search process by helping you:
Find residential respite care homes offering short term stays
Locate nursing homes providing round the clock medical and personal care
Compare residential care services by location and care type
Search by county or region to find care homes near you
View service details and contact care providers directly
Our goal is to help families make informed decisions quickly and with peace of mind.
Residential respite care provides short term accommodation and care within a care home or nursing home setting. It allows family carers time to rest, recover or manage other commitments while ensuring their loved one continues to receive professional care in a safe and supportive environment.
Residential respite stays can last from a few days to several weeks and include personal care, meals, activities and supervision. Many care homes also offer nursing support where required, making residential respite care ideal following illness, hospital discharge or during periods of increased care needs.
Nursing home care is designed for individuals who require ongoing medical support alongside personal care. Nursing homes provide twenty four hour care delivered by trained nursing staff who can manage medication, clinical needs, mobility support and complex health conditions.
This type of residential care is suitable for older people, individuals with long term illness, or those needing continuous medical oversight within a caring residential setting.
Our directory includes a wide range of residential and nursing care services, such as:
Short term residential respite care stays
Temporary nursing home placements
Longer term residential care homes
Nursing homes with full medical support
Specialist care including dementia care, palliative care, neurological care and disability support
Each listing is designed to help you understand the services offered and make the right choice for your circumstances.
We list residential care homes and nursing homes across the UK, making it easy to find care services in your local area.
England
Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Devon, Cornwall, the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Scotland
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, Highland, Aberdeenshire, Lanarkshire and nearby regions
Wales
Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Powys, Gwynedd and neighbouring counties
Northern Ireland
Belfast, Derry and Londonderry, Armagh, Antrim and beyond
Wherever you are located, Respite Care UK helps you find trusted residential respite care and nursing homes close to home.
If you operate a residential care home, nursing home or respite care service, joining our directory can help you:
Increase visibility with families searching for residential respite care
Promote your care services, specialisms and locations
Receive direct enquiries from individuals and carers
Benefit from UK wide exposure through search optimised listings
Whether you are arranging a short term residential respite stay, exploring nursing home options, or promoting your own care service, Respite Care UK is here to support you. Search by location, compare residential care homes and find the right care solution today.