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Care Home Advice & Guidance

Making decisions about care can feel overwhelming, whether you’re exploring options for yourself or supporting a loved one. Our free guides provide practical advice on choosing the right care home, understanding dementia care, funding options, and supporting families through the transition into care.

Advice for Families

Guidance and reassurance for families navigating the emotional journey of moving a loved one into care, including helping someone settle and staying involved in their care.

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Choosing the Right Home

Practical advice on what to look for when visiting care homes, understanding care needs, reviewing CQC ratings, and asking the right questions before making a decision.

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Dementia Guidance Note

Helpful information for families supporting someone living with dementia, recognising when additional support may be needed and what to look for in dementia-friendly care.

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Paying for Care

A simple guide to understanding care home fees, local authority funding, self-funding options, NHS funding and key questions to ask when planning long-term care costs.

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Find a Care Home Near You

Each home is unique in style and setting, but united by a shared purpose: to deliver personalised, high-quality care that helps people live the life they want — safely and comfortably.

Inwood House

Horbury, Wakefield

Walton Manor

Walton, Wakefield

Stoneswood

Saddleworth, Oldham

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Who Gets It?

We’re here to support you – even if you’re not sure what you need yet. Whether you're just starting your search or you’re ready to arrange a visit, our team is ready to hear from you.

Autograph Care is a small care home group with homes in Wakefield and Oldham,offering residential, dementia and respite care.

We provide person-centred support in beautiful, homely environments — helping families find compassionate care for their loved ones. Find out more about our values and approach.