carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2014

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 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

Acorn Lodge
12 Grand Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3SY
  • 9 Rooms
  • Permanent Care
Younger Adult Care
  • Care Provided
  • Learning Disability Care
Auden House
473 Audenshaw Road, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5PS
"My Mum has been a resident of Auden house for 7 weeks and she has settled in so well. I cannot fault the staff, the care they provide is…"  Read all 65 reviews
  • 24 Rooms

Auden House provides care and accommodation (without nursing) for up to 24 people. The home is situated in a residential area of Audenshaw and accommodation is provided in single rooms over two ... Read more about Auden House

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Brampton Lodge
4 Dixwell Road, Folkestone CT20 2LG
"Brampton is an absolute amazing Care Home, all the staff are brilliant and the management are brilliant as well, this is a lovely home and…"  Read all 55 reviews
  • from £1,575 / week
  • 26 Rooms

Brampton Lodge is a lovely hotel- style care home in the scenic seaside town of Folkestone with its magnificent harbour, sandy beaches, and friendly people. The home is within walking distance of the ... Read more about Brampton Lodge

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Cranmer House
Norwich Road, Fakenham NR21 8HR
"My mothers has been made to feel welcome and safe at Cranmer House and she has settled in very well over the last few months. She was…"  Read all 90 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 36 Rooms

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 about Cranmer House

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Crest House Care Home
6-8 St Matthews Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0TN
"Mum moved in July 2025 and settled in very quickly. Have found the staff very friendly and helpful, it's like a family. Lots of…"  Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 21 Rooms

Crest House is a wonderful residential care home based in St Leonards-on-Sea that is perfectly set up to suit the needs of older people. It is located in pleasant surroundings and close to numerous ... Read more about Crest House Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Firstlings
7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4NB
"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

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 about Firstlings

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Foxley House
107 Hamilton Road, Mount Vernon, Glasgow G32 9QN
"My dad has settled well into Foxley House, each member of staff has been welcoming, understanding and extremely caring of his physical and…"  Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 23 Rooms
Group/Owner Foxcare Ltd

Foxley House in Glasgow provides high quality residential care to 21 older people. The small number of clients within their care makes the environment homely and allows for people to receive ... Read more about Foxley House

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hendra House Residential Home
15 Sandpits Road, Ludlow SY8 1HH
"My dad has been in the home for coming up 2 years and has been looked after extremely well. All of the staff are polite and go above and…"  Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,249 / week
  • 28 Rooms

Hendra House Residential Home is an 'Outstanding' rated family-run residential home in Ludlow (December 2017). The home enjoys a national reputation as a quality provider having been voted National ... Read more about Hendra House Residential Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Jordanhill House
533 Anniesland Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow G13 1TP
"My mum Rita Machaffie has been in Jordanhill care home for around 8 years now, the standards have only got better, its an incredible place,…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 38 Rooms
Group/Owner Foxcare Ltd

Jordanhill House, in Glasgow, is a homely and welcoming accommodation ideal for numerous old age related care needs, including for dementia and other sensory impairments. Residents and their ... Read more about Jordanhill House

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Mayflower Care Home
Clos Llwynaalt, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3JG
"My grandad is still currently living at Mayflower Care Home and we couldn't be happier with the care he receives. The staff are kind,…"  Read all 43 reviews
  • 43 Rooms

Mayflower Care Home, formerly known as LLwynallt Care Home was established in 1982 and has undergone an extensive refurbishment to the highest standard. Mayflower Care Home can now provide ... Read more about Mayflower Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
Oak Tree Lodge
114 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AU
"My father was a resident at OakTree Lodge for nearly three years. Sadly he recently passed away in October! He was so well looked after…"  Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,850 / week
  • 19 Rooms

Oak Tree Lodge is a residential care home, situated on the edge of the New Forest. It makes the most of a beautiful location in order to help people achieve a comfortable and satisfying ... Read more about Oak Tree Lodge

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Pines Care Home
Furze Hill, Hove BN3 1PA
"The Pines has been a godsend to us. It's a beautiful home - carefully and tastefully decorated to feel like home from home. The whole team…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,850 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner Country Court

The Pines Care & Nursing Home delivers the highest standards of care and support in a warm and welcoming setting. The home offers nursing, residential and dementia care in the popular seaside town of ... Read more about The Pines Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Pontcanna House Ltd
128/132 Llandaff Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9PW
"Our wonderful mum came to Pontcanna House in June 2025. Mum was taken into hospital a few times from October to January. The staff at…"  Read all 74 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 28 Rooms

Pontcanna House has been caring for residents since it was established in 1993. The family run residential care home, specialises in the care of EMI dementia and comprises of three Victorian ... Read more about Pontcanna House Ltd

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
St Catherines View
212 Stanmore Lane, Winchester SO22 4BL
"Mum has been a resident for over 2 years. It was so important to us that she was in a place that would take the time and have the right…"  Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,898 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

St Catherines View is a unique dementia care home, having been specially designed to suit the care needs of residents with conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Residents enjoy companionship and ... Read more about St Catherines View

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Temple Manor Care Home
Temple Hirst, Selby YO8 8QN
"Temple Manor cared for my Uncle for the last four years of his life. He had some special needs, but at all times was treated with dignity,…"  Read all 42 reviews
  • from £1,050 / week
  • 19 Rooms

Temple Manor Care Home, situated in quiet country side just 4 miles South of Selby, has undergone full refurbishment and now consists of all en-suite bedrooms, including one double. The home is all ... Read more about Temple Manor Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Willows Care Home
397 Midgeland Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool FY4 5ED
"Lovely home, friendly & helpful staff, just the right amount of informality. Staff turnover is very low which in itself speaks volumes.…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 27 Rooms

The Willows is a 26 bedroom care home with hotel standards, based on the fringe of rural Blackpool, St Annes, and Lytham that looks after elderly residents throughout their retirement and any health ... Read more about The Willows Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home
Hornsbury Hill, Chard TA20 3DB
"My mother was placed in this home one month ago and this review is based on my daily visits over a 9 day period. Care provided by staff…"  Read all 16 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 7 Rooms

Yew Tree Cottage is a small privately owned, well-established care home on the outskirts of Chard. The home provides 24-hour permanent, respite and day care for older people, with or without ... Read more about Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home

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