The East Midlands is the fourth largest region in England by area and eighth by population, comprising Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland (the smallest English county), Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and most of Lincolnshire.
Historically, the region is possibly best known for the legend of Robin Hood, who is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham. Also the final battle of the War of the Roses was fought near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire. Its other attractions include the Peak District, Lincoln Cathedral and both Silverstone and Donington motor racing circuits.
Up until the late 20th century, the mining industry and engineering was the lifeblood of the region, but since then the East Midlands has moved to a more service and technology-based economy, although both Triumph and Rolls Royce still have strong local ties.
As of the 2001 census there were 484,201 people aged over 70 living in the East Midlands, approximately 11.6% of the total population. Within the region there are 1604 residential care and nursing care homes providing services for older people and people with learning disabilities.
Below is a full list of care homes, sheltered care homes, respite care homes and nursing homes in the East Midlands: