Whilst your immediate thoughts are likely to be around which care home to choose, actually it is better to step back and think about some of the other issues, which can dictate your choice of home.
Having worked hard all your life, you are likely to want to protect your assets for your family, and not have all of it gobbled up with care costs. It is better to take steps to protect your estate as soon as possible, preferably long before care is even being considered.