Care Homes in County Down

Q: Care Home costs in County-Down

Average starting prices for self-funders in County-Down Care Homes by care type. Average cost of Residential Care from 27 care homes with fees listed: £923 per week (1.4% below Northern Ireland average, 42.7% below UK average). Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 22 care homes with fees listed: £930 per week (2.3% above Northern Ireland average, 45.4% below UK average). Average cost of Nursing Care from 35 care homes with fees listed: £1,052 per week (0.3% below Northern Ireland average, 48.7% below UK average). Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 15 care homes with fees listed: £1,026 per week (2.1% above Northern Ireland average, 55.2% below UK average).

Q: How many care homes are there in County-Down?

There are 165 Care Homes in County-Down, including 83 Nursing Homes & 82 Residential Care Homes.

Q: How many care homes offer Dementia Care in County-Down?

There are 56 care homes offering Dementia Care in County-Down including Copelands Dementia and Residential Care, Kirk House, Belfast & Oakmont Lodge Care Home.

Q: Which care homes offer Respite Care in County-Down?

Respite Care is offered by 102 care homes in County-Down including Rockfield Care Home, Bramblewood Care Home & Bryansburn Care Home.

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Avg. Review Score 8.6
Total 1,302 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £983 per week

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Copelands Dementia and Residential Care

97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, Newtownards BT22 2BZ

9.726 Reviews

21 1

"Exceptional team of individuals who genuinely care about the residents. The manager leads with a calm and kind approach. We are so grateful..."Read all 26 reviews

from £973 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Belfast Central Mission

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... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Rockfield Care Home

Windmill Road, Newry BT34 2QW

9.990 Reviews

20 1

"Our mother is very happy in this care home, were also happy with the care our mother gets. The staff are very friendly and look after her..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,090 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Burnview Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

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Bramblewood Care Home

201 Gransha Road, Bangor BT19 7RB

9.874 Reviews

13 1

"I would just like to say the staff in Bramblewood are absolutely brilliant. Very helpful, always very polite, and just seem like a real..."Read all 74 reviews

from £1,170 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Burnview Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Kirk House, Belfast

110 Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7BX

9.856 Reviews

19 1

"Mum moved into Memory Lane in Kirk House about 2 months ago. She has settled in really well. We have been so impressed with the care from..."Read all 56 reviews

from £965 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Belfast Central Mission

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... Read more

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Beechvale Nursing Home

35 Beechvale Road, Killinchy, Newtownards BT23 6PH

9.766 Reviews

"Beechvale provides a caring home for my Mother. The staff have treated her with kindness and she feels very well supported. Having in..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,236 / weekSize 52 rooms

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... Read more

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Bryansburn Care Home

100 Bryansburn Road, Bangor BT20 3RG

9.767 Reviews

12 1

"My mother moved into Bryansburn Care Home in August this year after a very traumatic time stay for 2 days in another home and then being..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,170 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Burnview Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

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Annadale Care Home

11 Annadale Avenue, Belfast BT7 3JH

9.619 Reviews

14 1

"My mother is very content and I am happy with the whole care package she is receiving. the staff are helpful, caring, and nothing is too..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,116 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Burnview Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

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Movilla House

51 Movilla Road, Newtownards BT23 8RG

9.665 Reviews

"My granny has been in Movilla for 3 years and we are so impressed with it. The staff are excellent and treat everyone with dignity and..."Read all 65 reviews

Size 50 rooms

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... Read more

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Oakmont Lodge Care Home

267-271 Old Belfast Road, Bangor BT19 1LU

9.346 Reviews

"I recently visited the nursing home where my close friend resides and was very impressed with the overall standard of care and the..."Read all 46 reviews

Size 80 rooms

Group/Owner Dunluce Healthcare

Opened in November 2012, Oakmont Lodge care home offers quality care and modern facilities in a friendly, homely atmosphere. Located in Bangor, Oakmont Lodge offers nursing care on one floor and provides... Read more

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The Peninsula

4 Castlebawn Road, Newtownards BT23 8AL

8.914 Reviews

12 1

"My Father is a long term resident in the dementia ward of the care home. We find the home to be excellent and supportive. The staff are..."Read all 14 reviews

Size 80 rooms

Group/Owner Dunluce Healthcare

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... Read more

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Tullywest Manor

12 Tullywest Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch BT24 7LX

from £808 / weekSize 26 rooms

Tullywest Manor has been offering residential care since March 1989. Set in a beautiful countryside location which overlooks Co. Down's lakes, hills and farmlands, the home has a warm, comfy atmosphere. The... Read more

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Rocky Acres

8 Portavogie Road, Ballyhalbert, Ballywalter, Newtownards BT22 1BU

Size 13 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Wheatfield Short Break Service

1 Wheatfield Gardens, Belfast BT14 7HU

Size 5 rooms

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Learning Disability Care

Maryland Healthcare

95 Knockbracken Road, Moneyreagh, Newtownards BT23 6BF

Size 85 rooms

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

River House

131 Central Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0EU

Size 29 rooms

Older Person Care
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Dementia Residential Care

Brooklands Healthcare

10 Newry Road, Kilkeel, Newry BT34 4DT

2 Reviews

Size 48 rooms

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Seaview House

276 Seacliff Road, Ballyholme, Bangor BT20 5HS

Size 22 rooms

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Mullaghboy

86 Warren Road, Donaghadee BT21 0PQ

2 Reviews

from £1,166 / weekSize 32 rooms

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Corriewood Private Clinic

3 Station Road, Castlewellan BT31 9NF

1 Reviews

from £1,016 / weekSize 79 rooms

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Ailsa Lodge Nursing Home

6 Killaire Avenue, Bangor BT19 1EW

from £1,056 / weekSize 42 rooms

Older Person Care
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Nursing Care

Spa Nursing Home

77/79 Grove Road, Spa, Ballynahinch BT24 8PW

Size 36 rooms

Older Person Care
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Respite Care

Glencarron

6 Creamery Road, Crossmaglen, Newry BT35 9AD

1 Reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 44 rooms

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Kilbroney House

83 Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3BL

Size 19 rooms

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Richmond Nursing Home

19 Seafront Road, Cultra, Holywood BT18 0BB

8.711 Reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 35 rooms

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Seafort House

6 Queen Street, Newry BT34 3HZ

Size 13 rooms

Younger Adult Care
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Learning Disability Care

Brooklands Healthcare

42e Cloona Park, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0HH

2.33 Reviews

Size 55 rooms

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Dunlady Nursing Home

18 Dunlady Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1TT

2 Reviews

Size 68 rooms

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Mount Lens Care Home

166 Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7EL

8.016 Reviews

Size 31 rooms

Older Person Care
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Glenowen Court

177a Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9EA

1 Reviews

Size 44 rooms

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Crozier House

Meeting House Road, Banbridge BT32 3ER

8.03 Reviews

Size 27 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about County Down Care Homes

Care Home costs in County Down

Average care home costs in County Down 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 62 care homes with fees listed in County Down.

Type of Care Provided	County Down	Northern Ireland	UK
Residential Care	£923	£936	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£930	£909	£1,352
Nursing Care	£1,052	£1,055	£1,564
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,026	£1,005	£1,592
All Care Types	£983	£982	£1,330

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 County Down Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 27 care homes with fees listed.

£923 per week

1.4% below Northern Ireland average
42.7% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 22 care homes with fees listed.

£930 per week

2.3% above Northern Ireland average
45.4% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 35 care homes with fees listed.

£1,052 per week

0.3% below Northern Ireland average
48.7% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 15 care homes with fees listed.

£1,026 per week

2.1% above Northern Ireland average
55.2% below UK average

How many care homes are there in County Down?

There are 165 Care Homes in County Down, including 83 Nursing Homes & 82 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in County Down have the highest Review Score?

Rockfield Care Home, Bramblewood Care Home & Kirk House, Belfast are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in County Down.

Which care homes in County Down offer Nursing Care?

Rockfield Care Home, Bramblewood Care Home & Beechvale Nursing Home are some of the 65 Nursing Homes in County Down.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in County Down?

There are 56 care homes offering Dementia Care in County Down including Copelands Dementia and Residential Care, Kirk House, Belfast & Oakmont Lodge Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in County Down?

Respite Care is offered by 102 care homes in County Down including Rockfield Care Home, Bramblewood Care Home & Bryansburn Care Home.

How many care homes listings in County Down have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 72 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in County Down have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in County Down include Beechvale Nursing Home, Bramblewood Care Home, Bryansburn Care Home, Carnalea Care Home, Clandeboye Care Home, Comber Care Home, Copelands Dementia and Residential Care, Kirk House, Belfast, Ringdufferin Nursing Home & Rockfield Care Home.