Residential care is for people who need a level of support that cannot be provided safely in their own home.
We always try to help people stay living at home for as long as possible. However, if this is no longer practical, Trust staff will carry out a full assessment involving different professionals. This helps us understand the person’s needs and support them, along with their carers, to choose the most suitable care option.
People living in residential care can still receive support from community services, such as district nursing and podiatry.
If someone’s needs increase and they require regular nursing care that community services cannot provide, they may need to move to a nursing home.
All Trust residential homes are regularly inspected by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) to make sure they meet the required standards of care set by the Department of Health.
Nursing care is also provided by independent organisations that work in partnership with the Trust.
How to contact us
Northern Trust residential care homes
Clonmore House
22/28 Crossreagh Drive, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DY
- Telephone: 028 9085 1153
Joymount House
Joymount Court, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DQ
- Telephone: 028 9336 3904
Lisgarel Residential Home
Gloucester Park, Larne, BT40 1PD
- Telephone: 028 2827 4833
Pinewood Residential Home
101 Frys Road, Ballymena, BT43 7EN
- Telephone: 028 2563 8664
Rosedale Residential Care Home
100 Kilgreel Road, Antrim, BT41 1EH
- Telephone: 028 9442 9402
The Roddens
Enter via Trinity Drive.
22 Queen Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6JB
- Telephone: 028 2766 3520
Westlands Residential Home
2 Westland Road, Cookstown, BT80 8BX
- Telephone: 028 8672 3922
How to access this service
If you, a family member, or a carer think residential care may be needed, you can:
- Contact your nearest social services office
- Speak to a health or social care professional already involved in your care
- Ask your GP to arrange an assessment
They will help arrange an assessment to see what support is right for you.