Find the right care — whatever that looks like
A care home isn't always the answer. DorisKnows helps families navigate every option — from staying at home with domiciliary support, to companionship care, adaptations, annexes, community living, and 14,811 CQC-rated care homes across England.
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Answer two quick questions and we'll point you in the right direction — whether that's a care home, home care, adaptations, or something else entirely.
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Care doesn't have to mean a care home
From a few hours of help each week to 24/7 nursing — there are more options than most families realise. DorisKnows covers them all.
Home Care
A carer visits your loved one at home, helping with washing, dressing, meals, and medication. They keep their independence and familiar surroundings.
Learn moreCompanionship Care
Regular visits from a friendly companion — conversations, outings, activities. Vital for those at risk of isolation and loneliness.
Learn moreHome Adaptations & Annexes
Stairlifts, wet rooms, and grab rails can extend independence. Garden annexes keep family close without moving into a care home.
Learn moreResidential Care
Day-to-day support in a safe, welcoming home environment.
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On-site registered nurses for complex medical needs.
Browse Care homeDementia Care
Specialist environments for people living with dementia.
Browse Care homeRespite Care
Short-term stays for recovery or to give family carers a break.
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Featured care homes
Highly-rated homes with full profiles and direct contact details.
For families
You shouldn't have to navigate this alone
Finding the right care for a parent or loved one is one of the most important — and most difficult — decisions a family will ever face. The care journey doesn't start with a care home search. It starts with understanding the situation — financially, legally, and personally.
DorisKnows guides you through every step: from understanding your options and getting a financial assessment, to arranging power of attorney, finding the right support — whether that's home care, companionship, adaptations, or a care home — and connecting with trusted professionals along the way.
- Every care pathway — from staying at home with support to full nursing care
- Financial guidance — funding thresholds, self-funding, and assessment support
- Legal essentials — power of attorney, capacity, and rights explained clearly
- No referral fees — we never take a penny from care providers
- Free Care Journey tool to track progress and share with family
- Coming soon: personalised care reports you can download and share
Why families use DorisKnows
Built for families, not for care homes
DorisKnows is a Community Interest Company. That means we exist to help families — not to sell referrals or take commissions from care homes.
No referral fees, ever
We never charge care homes for referrals or clicks, which means our information isn't skewed by who pays the most. Every home listed is there because of CQC data, not because they paid us.
Plain-English guides
The care system is bewildering. Our guides are written for families going through this for the first time — covering funding, CQC ratings, legal rights, and what to look for on a visit.
Community Interest Company
We're not a commercial directory or a lead-generation business. DorisKnows CIC is registered to serve the public interest. Any surplus goes back into improving the service.
Free guides
Everything you need to know
Written in plain English for families, not care professionals.
Guide to home care and domiciliary support
How home care works, what it costs, how to find a good provider, and what funding is available.
Home adaptations and annexes
From grab rails to full annexe builds — how to keep loved ones independent and close to family.
Paying for care in England
Council funding thresholds, self-funding rules, deferred payment agreements, and how to request a financial assessment.
Community living and shared care
Supported living, shared lives schemes, and community-based alternatives to residential care.
Not sure where to start?
Our free Care Journey tool walks you through every step — from understanding finances and legal needs, to exploring all your care options, to finding and arranging the right support. Think of us as Trivago for care — one place to compare every option.
Are you a care provider?
Whether you run a care home, domiciliary service, or community care scheme — list your service free of charge, manage your profile, and access our free CQC compliance resources.