I wonder if anyone could tell me the difference between a nursing care home and a residential care home? My reason being that my mum is in a residential/care home where the dementia patients are mixed with the ordinary residents. Although the home is in a lovely rural setting (with views and fields) Iam starting to think my mum would be better off in a different home more suited to her needs. The home informs me she is not at the moment too much for them...but she has gone downhill at a fast rate since being there....I wonder if I should look for a better suited place for her. For instance should it be such a chore to feed a resident when they cant no longer eat by themselves? Would a nursing home be more of a caring place? This is all new to me. Mum just being in a home since January...and before that I had never set foot in one in my life. Also when I walk in the home despite being very clean...there is a strong smell of urine in certain parts of the corridor....is this usual? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards. PP x x