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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2014

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards East of England 2014


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2014 Awards.

Winners ordered alphabetically

Bradbury House
New Street, Braintree CM7 1ES
9.9 80 reviews
Bradbury House, Braintree, Essex
"i can not speak highly enough of Bradbury House. I no longer have to worry about my Dad and can instead spend quality time with him. This…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,050 / week
  • 21 Rooms
Group/Owner Aria Care

The home enjoys an enviable reputation for delivering the very highest standards of residential care in a homely and friendly environment in Braintree and is conveniently located close to a range of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Brookfield
1 High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon PE28 3JA
9.3 24 reviews
Brookfield, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
"Mum has been a resident for over 18 months and from the outset has been very well cared for. Brookfield has a wonderful family feel about…"  Read all 24 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 14 Rooms
Group/Owner Janes Care Homes

Brookfield is a care home in Somersham, Huntingdon that offers residential care to 14 residents. The home specialises in the care of people with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and those who have had a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Cedars Care Home
14 Sweyne Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6FQ
9.7 72 reviews
Cedars Care Home, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
"Cedars looked after both my parents in their later years and they could not have received better care and attention. All the carers made…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 48 Rooms

Cedars Care Home provides first-class care in picturesque Southend-on-Sea. This modern, purpose-built home offers exceptional long-term and respite care for the elderly, and those living with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Cranmer House
Norwich Road, Fakenham NR21 8HR
8.9 92 reviews
Cranmer House, Fakenham, Norfolk
"My husband has just spent 18 nights in Cranmer House whilst I was on holiday. He was quite reluctant to go but the kindness and…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner Norse Care (Services) Ltd

Cranmer House is a comfortable accommodation adapted for short-term care needs, having been thoroughly refurbished to support independent living and the practice of skilled care. Respite care ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Davers Court
Shakers Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BN
9.9 145 reviews
Davers Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
"It's almost 2 years of my Mum living in Davers court. I feel I need to write another review to express my sincere thanks to the whole Team…"  Read all 145 reviews
  • from £1,733 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Davers Court care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a modern, purpose-built facility that provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in beautiful ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Firstlings
7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4NB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.7 76 reviews
Firstlings, Maldon, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We are delighted with the care and support Dad gets at Firstlings. We find all the staff caring and they treat Dad with kindness and…"  Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Firstlings has been established since 1986 and has an excellent reputation within the area. Firstlings is located in Maldon and is very near to lots of local amenities. The home welcomes elderly ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Friars Lodge
18 - 20 Priory Road, Dunstable LU5 4HR
9.1 27 reviews
Friars Lodge, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
"Patricia has been a resident at Friars Lodge from 2019 until last month. Its extraordinary that the support and service provided has been…"  Read all 27 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Janes Care Homes

Friars Lodge, in Dunstable, is part of a family-run care home businesses that specialises in residential care for older people with a physical frailty or a diagnosis of dementia. All care ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Havengore House
27 Fairfield Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5RZ
9.3 59 reviews
Havengore House, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
"I am a friend of someone using this care service. From what I have seen and heard, the staff are generally kind and supportive, and they…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 31 Rooms

Havengore House is a country style house in a quiet suburban setting situated close to local amenities. The home aims to provide a caring, safe environment with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Merryfields
7 Mill Lane, Felixstowe IP11 7RL
9.7 64 reviews
Merryfields, Felixstowe, Suffolk
"The staff at Merryfields have always taken very good care of my elderly Mother, and are thoughtful, kind, and patient with all the…"  Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 20 Rooms

Merryfields is a beautiful, family-run 20 bedroom home providing the highest standard of care whilst maintaining a home-from-home environment. Each bright, sunny room has an en-suite bathroom ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Mid Meadows
72/74 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AS
9.5 30 reviews
Mid Meadows, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
"Went to visit my sister and all sat doing arts and crafts all the staff are very welcoming too nice chat with everyone rooms are always…"  Read all 30 reviews
  • 22 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group - Physical & Learning Disability Homes

Mid Meadows is a versatile care facility, with an twenty-one person capacity, that welcomes services users with a range of personal care needs, including physical and learning disabilities. The ... Read more

Younger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines
East Barton Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2RF
9.8 175 reviews
Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
"Mum moved into Montana in February following a stroke. We have been so impressed with the professional and compassionate treatment from all…"  Read all 175 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 19 Rooms
Group/Owner Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO

Montana Care Home is a residential and nursing home with strong values, allowing residents to choose their own way of life and personalised support. They provide person centred care based on ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Oakdale Care Home
123 Kiln Road, Benfleet SS7 1TG
9.9 110 reviews
Oakdale Care Home, Benfleet, Essex
"It was a very difficult decision putting my mum into care, I had looked after her since Lockdown and could no longer cope as her altzeimers…"  Read all 110 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Abode Care Homes

Oakdale is a delightful home in Benfleet, Essex providing care and support for up to 27 older people with or without dementia. The home is conveniently located close to the local town with good ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park House
6 Alexandra Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2HW
9.9 80 reviews
Park House, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
"My review is based on my visits and phone calls to Park House. All the staff are very user-friendly, very helpful either during my visits…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 26 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Park House is a Great Yarmouth care accommodation offering en-suite facilities to twenty-five residents with elderly care needs, while respecting their individuality and personal choice. Both ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Peter's Court
Spital Road, Maldon CM9 6LF
9.4 43 reviews
St Peter's Court, Maldon, Essex
"My Dad has been at St Peter's Court a long time now and I've always been so impressed with the care, consideration & respect all staff…"  Read all 43 reviews
  • 24 Rooms

St Peter’s Court is a warm and welcoming care home delivering the best in specialist nursing care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Respite care can also be ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home
5 Cowper Street, Ipswich IP4 5JD
9.6 45 reviews
Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home, Ipswich, Suffolk
"I'm very happy with the care that my mum receives at Shaftesbury House Care Home. She is looked after very well. Mum has been at the care…"  Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Shortlisted as a finalist for the Caring UK Awards 2023, in the South Care Home of the Year category, Shaftesbury House is a very special home. Many of the team are long serving, the home manager ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Spring Lodge
23 Vicarage Gardens, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1BU
9.4 36 reviews
Spring Lodge, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
"Mum came to Spring Lodge when she was no longer safe at home. The experience of putting her into a home was an emotional one for both of…"  Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Spring Lodge is an award-winning care home situated in a lovely residential area of Clacton-on-Sea. The home is owned by Black Swan Care Group, who operate high quality, homely facilities offering ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
York House
47 Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3AS
9.9 116 reviews
York House, Dereham, Norfolk
"Home is always nice and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. If there is a special occasion it is always celebrated.…"  Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

York House is situated in the pleasant market town of Dereham, not far from Norwich and the Norfolk coast. The home provides an excellent choice of accommodation, offering rooms with ensuite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care