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310 Northern Ireland Old Age & Elderly Care Homes 3,092 Reviews | Avg. starting price £904 per week
Orchard Lodge Care Home

1 Desart Lane Close, Armagh BT61 8BF 

9.8 43 reviews
"Orchard Lodge is a very good care home. All of the staff are excellent and the care and attention to detail are very good. They display a…"   Read all 43 reviews

Orchard Lodge is a purpose built nursing home situated just off Cathedral Road alongside St Patrick’s Cathedral. The home has views of the two Cathedrals and surrounding city from most of the bedrooms, main lounges and all dining rooms. Orchard Lodge… Read more about Orchard Lodge Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 55 Rooms from £800 / week
Magherafelt Manor

22 Pound Road, Magherafelt BT45 6NR 

9.8 50 reviews
"Mum has been a resident in Magherafelt Manor for almost 5 years and their care has been so dedicated. The staff have all been very good in…"   Read all 50 reviews

Magherafelt Manor is a sixty-four capacity care home from Kathryn Homes, developed to provide homely interiors and surroundings for older people with care needs, who are supported by a highly-qualified care team. A spacious accommodation is ideal… Read more about Magherafelt Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 64 Rooms from £1,010 / week
Weavers House

20 Gallion Glen, Cookstown BT80 8EQ 

9.8 86 reviews
"My mother is in Weavers House as a resident. The difference in her cleanlines, health and fitness is unbelievable. The staff are all…"   Read all 86 reviews

Weavers House is a purpose-built nursing home, able to take on a wide range of personal needs while also specialising in provision for adults with a form of dementia. The provider values its reputation for person-centred care, with needs assessments… Read more about Weavers House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 18 Rooms from £800 / week
Wood Green Residential Care Home

Wood Green, Circular Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey BT37 0RJ 

9.7 68 reviews
"My mum has been a resident in Woodgreen since November 2022. I am really happy with the care and attention shown to mum. She is always…"   Read all 68 reviews

Wood Green Residential Care Home is a care centre that offers person-centred care delivered by a committed and highly skilled team of carers. The home provides care for people with residential needs living with dementia. The team also offers specialist… Read more about Wood Green Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 78 Rooms
Carrickfergus Manor

76 Dunluskin Gardens, Prince Andrew Way, Carrickfergus BT38 7JA 

9.7 56 reviews
"Our father died on the 27th of April. The care and compassion shown by the staff towards our father and family both during the month…"   Read all 56 reviews

Carrickfergus Manor is a 90-bed modern care home situated in Carrickfergus. This spacious home provides expert care for older people including those requiring residential dementia and general nursing. Carrickfergus Manor is a care home from the portfolio… Read more about Carrickfergus Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 47 Rooms from £800 / week
Meadow View

2a Ashbourne Manor, Chanterhill, Enniskillen BT74 4BB 

9.6 52 reviews
"My 90-year-old mother-in-law is looked after here. She is always very well looked after. She takes part in activities when able. She was in…"   Read all 52 reviews

Opening in January 2019, Meadow View is a beautiful new 54 bedroom residential care home in Enniskillen providing expert healthcare for older people, including those living with dementia. The beautiful home-from-home setting will feature luxury, state-of-the… Read more about Meadow View

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 54 Rooms from £800 / week
Glenabbey Manor

93-97 Church Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey BT36 6HG 

9.6 60 reviews
"My mother-in-law has been in Glenabbey Manor since August 2024 and we have been more than happy with the level of care and attention she…"   Read all 60 reviews

Ideally situated, just 15 minutes drive from Belfast and set in the heart of an already established residential community, Glenabbey Manor is a friendly and welcoming care home with provision for up to 76 residents. As a modern retirement facility,… Read more about Glenabbey Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 76 Rooms from £800 / week
Willow Grove Care Home

31 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon BT70 1EL 

9.4 32 reviews
"The care from everyone in the home was unparalleled. They met her every need, making her final days feel wanted and loved, which in itself…"   Read all 32 reviews

Willow Grove is a fifty-four bedroom Dungannon nursing home that offers a team of talented professionals particularly skilled in care for people with dementia and challenging behaviours related to mental health. The Willow Grove team keep strong links… Read more about Willow Grove Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 54 Rooms from £999 / week
Copelands Dementia and Residential Care

97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, Newtownards BT22 2BZ 

9.3 17 reviews
"Very lovely residential home, friendly staff, lovely food, clean, caring and our dad is being very well looked after. Great facilities…"   Read all 17 reviews

Copelands is a contemporary and luxurious space, constructed according to the highest recognised standards in dementia-friendly design, while being domestic in feel and scale. With a maximum capacity of only 60 residents, Copelands provides private… Read more about Copelands Dementia and Residential Care

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 50 Rooms
Colinvale Court Nursing Home for EMI

Glen Road, (entrance via Shaws Road), Belfast BT11 8BU 

9.3 76 reviews
"My mother had been a resident at Colinvale Court Nursing Home for just over 3 years. Sadly she passed away 3 weeks ago. I would just like…"   Read all 76 reviews
Group/Owner Clontara Group

Colinvale Court Nursing Home for EMI provides care for older people who are Elderly Mentally Infirm (EMI) and those with dementia. The home has single rooms, communal lounges and dining areas and domestic style kitchens. Residents at the home can… Read more about Colinvale Court Nursing Home for EMI

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • 50 Rooms
Rose Court Residential & Nursing Home

30 Westbourne Avenue, Townland of Brocklamont, Ballymena BT43 5LW 

9.1 52 reviews
"Very welcoming and homely, fresh environment and love of the staff for my relative is heart-warming. Relief he is here in a warm, safe…"   Read all 52 reviews

Rose Court is the first Kathryn Homes facility in Northern Ireland, located in a pleasant area of Ballymena and registered to offer care to up to 100 service users. There are 82 ensuite rooms in the residential home and 18 ensuite rooms in the nursing… Read more about Rose Court Residential & Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 100 Rooms from £800 / week
City View Court

2a Hopewell Avenue, Belfast BT13 1DR 

9.1 23 reviews
"Very pleasant and welcoming by all staff. I love the rapport with the staff. Love to see my wife sitting out clean and tidy and eating her…"   Read all 23 reviews

City View Court offers an ideal environment for the practice of dementia care, being a homely accommodation with pleasant grounds and versatile interiors to suit a positive daily lifestyle. All carers are thoroughly trained in modern methods, providing… Read more about City View Court

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 100 Rooms from £800 / week
Parkmanor Oaks

6 Thornhill Road, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9EJ 

9.9 47 reviews
"The experience in Park Manor is always excellent. The caring kindness of all the staff is really great. They make residents and their…"   Read all 47 reviews

On entry to the foyer, visitors could be forgiven for thinking they have walked into a luxury hotel with the spacious entrance, the plush, welcoming sofas and grand stylish dĂ©cor. And the luxury doesn’t stop there. Each one of Parkmanor Oaks rooms… Read more about Parkmanor Oaks

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 81 Rooms
Rockfield Care Home

Windmill Road, Newry, Newry BT34 2QW 

9.9 72 reviews
"A huge thank you to the Home Manager and the team of nurses and carers who looked after my husband with the best palliative care we could…"   Read all 72 reviews

Situated on the outskirts of Newry city centre, Rockfield Care Home offers professional nursing care. With beautiful views over Newry and the surrounding countryside, Rockfield maintains a homely environment for all who enter it. There are comfortable,… Read more about Rockfield Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 35 Rooms from £1,030 / week
Belmont Care Home

81 Tillysburn Park, Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 2PD 

9.9 47 reviews
"All staff are caring and attentive. Care is proactive and appropriate to resident needs. Resident comfort and well being are primary…"   Read all 47 reviews

Belmont Care Home is set in the outskirts of Belfast, close to George Best City Airport and the Harland and Wolff, where the Titanic was built which residents can visit if they wish. The home offers spacious lounges, dining rooms and bedrooms along… Read more about Belmont Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 48 Rooms from £905 / week
Oak Tree Manor

2A Hazel Avenue, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9QU 

8.9 38 reviews
"We, as a family, are very happy with the care provided at Oak Tree Manor. Staff are very helpful and treat residents with great patience…"   Read all 38 reviews

Oak Tree Manor is a 75 bedroom, modern residential and nursing dementia care home situated in Dunmurry, Lisburn. This spacious home provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia or in need of general nursing. Part… Read more about Oak Tree Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 24 Rooms from £800 / week
Somerton Private Nursing Home

77 Somerton Road, Belfast BT15 4DE 

9.9 72 reviews
"I can not speak highly enough of Somerton Private Nursing Home. The levels of care and support my Mother has received is incredible. From…"   Read all 72 reviews

Somerton Private Nursing Home in Belfast is a small family-run nursing home. The nursing home offers care to those suffering from dementia. Staff assist residents to feel happy, safe and at home and aim to provide the type of care expected for… Read more about Somerton Private Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • 26 Rooms from £853 / week
Bryansburn Care Home

100 Bryansburn Road, Bangor BT20 3RG 

9.9 57 reviews
"AMAZING doesn't really describe the care my sister in law is receiving at Bryansburn. If I could give them 10 stars I would. We moved her…"   Read all 57 reviews

Situated in Bangor West, Bryansburn Care Home is a modern, purpose-built 35 bed care home offering professional nursing care for those living with dementia or related illness. They adopt a person-centred approach to all aspects of care taking into account… Read more about Bryansburn Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 35 Rooms from £1,000 / week
Marina Care Home

Shore Road, Ballyronan, Magherafelt BT45 6JA 

9.8 61 reviews
"My mother is always in clean clothing and comfortable in clean, warm bedding. Also, for me, the simple thing of no hairs visible on her…"   Read all 61 reviews

Situated in the village of Ballyronan close to Magherafelt, Marina Care Home offers nursing care. Set near the marina overlooking Lough Neagh, Marina Care offers a homely environment. Chefs know the tastes of residents and prepare fresh, nutritional… Read more about Marina Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 32 Rooms from £940 / week
Lisburn Care Home

119a Hillsborough Road, Lisburn BT28 1JX 

9.8 26 reviews
"Lisburn Care Home provided exceptional care. The staff were truly professional, kind, and incredibly caring. Nothing was ever too much…"   Read all 26 reviews

Lisburn Care Home is located on the main Hillsborough Road and is convenient for shops, amenities, public transport and the M1 motorway link. The City Centre is within easy reach. This purpose built care home provides accommodation in single occupancy… Read more about Lisburn Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 38 Rooms from £905 / week
Movilla House

51 Movilla Road, Newtownards BT23 8RG 

9.8 58 reviews
"I am a resident of Movilla House and I can recommend it to anyone. The care, love and kindness and help to me have been very good been if…"   Read all 58 reviews

Movilla House Nursing Home is purpose-built and is situated in woodland gardens and lawns in the town of Newtownards, Co. Down. Movilla House has a friendly atmosphere providing specialised nursing care for elderly and has an enviable reputation for… Read more about Movilla House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 50 Rooms
Strathearn Court Care Home

229 Belmont Road, Belfast BT4 2AH 

9.8 41 reviews
"My dad was treated the same way you would have treated an elderly parent living at home with you. The staff were professional, kind and…"   Read all 41 reviews

Strathearn Court Care Home is located in East Belfast and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the M3 motorway link. Connswater Shopping Centre is within easy reach. This purpose built care home provides accommodation in single occupancy… Read more about Strathearn Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 55 Rooms from £905 / week
The Peninsula

4 Castlebawn Road, Newtownards BT23 8AL 

9.8 13 reviews
"My Mum has been in residential care in the Peninsula for almost two months. She transitioned here from hospital and in her words 'couldn't…"   Read all 13 reviews

The Peninsula Care Home, located in Newtownards, County Down, and owned by Dunluce Healthcare, is an 80-bed luxury home facilitating residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care. Its excellent facilities include landscaped gardens,… Read more about The Peninsula

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 80 Rooms
Carnalea Care Home

20 Crawfordsburn Road, Bangor BT19 1BE 

9.8 60 reviews
"I couldn't be happier with the care and support my mother is given here, all the staff are very friendly and caring, I could not fault…"   Read all 60 reviews

Carnalea Care Home in Bangor is situated in an ideal location looking over a golf course, close to Bangor's beaches and within easy reach of the town centre. The care at Carnalea is tailored to each person living here - whether that individual needs… Read more about Carnalea Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 73 Rooms from £905 / week
Annadale Care Home

11 Annadale Avenue, Belfast BT7 3JH 

9.8 14 reviews
"My mum is very well looked after. Plenty of activities to keep her occupied and happy. She feels comfortable and content. She feels at home…"   Read all 14 reviews

Annadale Private Nursing Home in Belfast offers residential and nursing care as well as respite care and end of life care. The care home is in a Victorian period building and can care for up to 38 residents. The home is in a residential area of… Read more about Annadale Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 38 Rooms from £1,080 / week
Kirk House, Belfast

110 Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7BX 

9.7 37 reviews
"Mum has been in Kirk House for just over four years. The facilities are excellent and the care in Memory Lane for residents with dementia…"   Read all 37 reviews

Kirk House offers 24-hour care with privacy, independence and companionship whilst acknowledging each resident’s individuality. It is situated in the east of the city, approximately six miles from the centre of Belfast in a well-established residential… Read more about Kirk House, Belfast

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 46 Rooms
Bramblewood Care Home

201 Gransha Road, Bangor BT19 7RB 

9.7 54 reviews
"My Mum became a resident of Bramblewood from January 2025 until she passed in June 2025 Despite enormous reluctance on my mother's part…"   Read all 54 reviews

Situated on the outskirts of Bangor town centre, Bramblewood Care Home is a care home that offers professional nursing care. It adopts a person-centred approach to all aspects of care taking into account each resident's unique qualities, abilities,… Read more about Bramblewood Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 35 Rooms from £1,000 / week
Clandeboye Care Home

35 Cardy Close, Bangor BT19 1AT 

9.7 40 reviews
"Our mum was in Clandeboye for four months in early 2025 and during that time she received wonderful love and care from all the staff. From…"   Read all 40 reviews

Clandeboye Care Home is located in Bangor, County Down. The home provides different levels of care, from residential nursing care for people living with dementia, right through to end of life care. As a person's care needs change, they can move… Read more about Clandeboye Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • 52 Rooms from £905 / week
Tudordale Care Home

294 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1SG 

9.7 25 reviews
"My mother spent the last year of her life at Tudordale. Overall the staff were understanding in every respect. There was one exceptional…"   Read all 25 reviews

Tudordale Care Home is located on Belfast's Holywood Road and is convenient for shops, amenities and public transport. This tastefully decorated purpose built home provides nursing and social care for the elderly with dementia. Accommodation at… Read more about Tudordale Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • 45 Rooms from £905 / week
Beechvale Nursing Home

35 Beechvale Road, Killinchy, Newtownards BT23 6PH 

9.7 58 reviews
"As a regular visitor to Beechvale I am always impressed at the high level of care and attention the residents receive. The staff are always…"   Read all 58 reviews

Beechvale is an award winning nursing home set in ten acres of gardens, woodland and surrounding fields. Beechvale was recognised as a Top 20 care home in Northern Ireland by carehome.co.uk in 2020, the leading care home review website. The priority… Read more about Beechvale Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 52 Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Ireland older person Care Homes

Older person care home costs in Northern Ireland

Average older person care home costs in Northern Ireland by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 134 care homes with fees listed in Northern Ireland.

Type of Care Provided Northern Ireland UK
Residential Care £887 £1,248
Residential Dementia Care £867 £1,291
Nursing Care £954 £1,484
Nursing Dementia Care £946 £1,520
All Care Types £904 £1,260
Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.
Average starting prices for self-funders in Northern Ireland older person Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 57 care homes with fees listed
£887 per week
  • 28.9% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 36 care homes with fees listed
£867 per week
  • 32.8% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 90 care homes with fees listed
£954 per week
  • 35.7% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 46 care homes with fees listed
£946 per week
  • 37.8% below UK average

How many older person Care Homes are there in Northern Ireland?

There are 310 older person Care Homes in Northern Ireland, including 201 Nursing Homes & 109 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person Care Homes in Northern Ireland have the highest Review Score?

Barrhall Home, Oakleaves Care Centre & Parkmanor Oaks are some of the older people Care Homes with the highest Review Score in Northern Ireland.

Which older person Care Homes in Northern Ireland offer Nursing Care?

Orchard Lodge Care Home, Magherafelt Manor & Weavers House are some of the 144 older people Nursing Homes in Northern Ireland.

How many elderly Care Homes offer Dementia Care in Northern Ireland?

There are 105 elderly Care Homes offering Dementia Care in Northern Ireland including Orchard Lodge Care Home, Magherafelt Manor & Weavers House.

Which elderly Care Homes offer Respite Care in Northern Ireland?

Respite Care is offered by 232 elderly Care Homes in Northern Ireland including Orchard Lodge Care Home, Magherafelt Manor & Weavers House.

How many older person Care Home listings in Northern Ireland have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 180 older person Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly Care Homes in Northern Ireland have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 0 elderly Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.