The report celebrates the existing good practice of the arts for older people in residential care and to inspire more and better work. It makes the case for the arts in care homes and how this is integral to the definition of excellence in social care. Following a survey on the current place of arts in care homes, there are five good practice case studies from care homes providers and five examples from arts organisations.

The concluding message is that the arts are for everyone, as they inspire and have many health and community benefits for residents, families and friends, and care staff. The report ends with a series of appendices offering practical tips, a directory of resources and sources of further information.

CCutler, D., Kelly, D., & Silver, S. (2011). Creative homes: How the arts can contribute to quality of life in residential care . London: Baring Foundation.