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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2017

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South East England 2017


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2017 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Austenwood Nursing Home
29 North Park, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9 8JA
9.8 119 reviews
Austenwood Nursing Home, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
"Very good. My friend loves food and said excellent food. Loves the Pasta. Nice room and plenty of activity…"  Read all 119 reviews
  • from £1,399 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Austenwood Nursing Home offers warm, personalised nursing and dementia care, including support for complex high needs and distressed behaviours. Residents are truly known and understood by a ... Read more about Austenwood Nursing Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester The Fernes
6 Samuel Mortimer Close, Off Catisfield Lane, Fareham PO15 5NZ
9.6 96 reviews
Barchester The Fernes, Fareham, Hampshire
"My father was only resident for 3 months before sadly passing away. However, I cherish the time he had in The Fernes because he thrived…"  Read all 96 reviews
  • from £1,886 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This purpose-built care home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people, including individuals living with dementia. Their specialist activities team are ... Read more about Barchester The Fernes

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Breton Court
Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 81 reviews
Breton Court, Tenterden, Kent
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Cant say enough about all the staff so caring & friendly, always made to feel welcome. Care is above & beyond.…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner A Better Care

Breton Court is set in an idyllic residential location in the village of St Michaels, just minutes away from the beautiful town of Tenterden. A truly dedicated team provide residential care, day ... Read more about Breton Court

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Clara Court
21 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead SL6 6JE
9.8 185 reviews
Clara Court, Maidenhead, Berkshire
"30/12/25 - came today to visit my auntie. It's so clean and organised, it has such a lovely friendly atmosphere here today. The staff are…"  Read all 185 reviews
  • from £1,912 / week
  • 76 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Clara Court is a welcoming 'outstanding'-rated care home (March 2019) where a passionate and highly trained team provides quality residential, dementia and respite care for older people. The ... Read more about Clara Court

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Cross Lane House Care Home
Cross Lane, Ticehurst, Wadhurst TN5 7HQ
9.5 45 reviews
Cross Lane House Care Home, Wadhurst, East Sussex
"My mum experienced an acquired brain injury earlier this year and her care needs have become greater. The staff at Cross Lane House Care…"  Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 18 Rooms
Group/Owner A Better Care

Cross Lane House offers quality care for older people that promotes independence alongside professional standards of healthcare, hygiene, nutrition and security. Residents are given individual ... Read more about Cross Lane House Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Hartford Court
Catherington Place, Portsmouth PO3 6GN
9.7 85 reviews
Hartford Court, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"I came to get my dad settled. The teams team were very accommodating for all our needs and requests. All the team were brilliant, from…"  Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,725 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Hartford Care Group Ltd

Hartford Court is a purpose-built care home set right in the heart of Portsmouth within the Guardian’s Gate housing development adjacent to St Mary’s hospital and has a team of dedicated, caring and ... Read more about Hartford Court

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Pembroke Care
32 Alexandra Road, Reading RG1 5PF
9.5 61 reviews
Pembroke Care, Reading, Berkshire
"My Mother was at Pembroke Lodge from December 2020 until she sadly passed away there earlier this month. She absolutely loved everything…"  Read all 61 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 20 Rooms

Pembroke Care, is a family run facility situated in a peaceful residential area of Reading, and is convenient for a range of healthcare resources including the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the Town ... Read more about Pembroke Care

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Shelley
54 Shelley Road, Worthing BN11 4BX
9.9 115 reviews
The Shelley, Worthing, West Sussex
"I've been visiting a dear friend of mine for the last 3 1/2 years. I'm not direct family, hence cannot comment on value for money below as…"  Read all 115 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Place Farm House Residential Home Ltd

The Shelley is a 32-bed residential care home set in the residential area of Worthing, 10 minute walk to the seafront. The home has been running for 20 years and the team are proud to have ... Read more about The Shelley

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Shinfield View
School Green, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9EH
9.6 174 reviews
Shinfield View, Reading, Berkshire
"Our Mum spent a month at Shinfield View for respite care after a significant increase in her dementia symptoms. We had no prior experience…"  Read all 174 reviews
  • from £1,895 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Berkley Care Group

Shinfield View is a multi-award-winning, purpose-built care home in the village of Shinfield in Berkshire, providing spacious care facilities within a luxury environment. Situated just outside ... Read more about Shinfield View

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Stone House Nursing Home
44 Bishopstone Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8QX
9.9 90 reviews
Stone House Nursing Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"My parents in law have settled in very well and seem very happy. The staff have been very caring and considerate and have got to know my…"  Read all 90 reviews
  • from £1,665 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Stone House Nursing Home provides care and support to older people living in Aylesbury. The home was built in 1862 and is located in five acres of grounds. Residents receive round the clock ... Read more about Stone House Nursing Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Upton House
Deal Road, Worth, Sandwich, Sandwich CT14 0BA
9.7 67 reviews
Upton House, Sandwich, Kent
"Upton House gives the most caring and compassionate attention without fail. They consistently go the extra mile. I debated for a very long…"  Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 20 Rooms

Upton House is situated in secure gardens and grounds and provides dementia, Alzheimer's and EMI care. This large Georgian house is in the pretty village of Worth, on the outskirts of Sandwich. ... Read more about Upton House

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Vine House Older Persons Residence
Vanzell Road, Easebourne Lane, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 9AZ
10 92 reviews
Vine House Older Persons Residence, Midhurst, West Sussex
"Since my grandma arrived at Vine House, I have been extremely pleased with the level of care she receives and how clean and well-managed…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 17 Rooms

Vine House is a small, private, family-run residential home which has enjoyed considerable acclaim and many accolades over 35+ years. They pride themselves on their welcoming and homely atmosphere in ... Read more about Vine House Older Persons Residence

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Wellington Grange
Broyle Road, Chichester PO19 6ED
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 113 reviews
Wellington Grange, Chichester, West Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I was made very welcome from day one. Good assistance from all staff. Room and bathing areas always kept spotless plus all other areas.…"  Read all 113 reviews
  • from £1,564 / week
  • 76 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Colten Care has now opened two beautiful top floor suites, The Martlets and The Witterings. They have been designed to enable couples to continue living together, with support from the home team ... Read more about Wellington Grange

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Whiteoaks Rest Home
54-58 The Avenue, Fareham PO14 1NZ
9.1 61 reviews
Whiteoaks Rest Home, Fareham, Hampshire
"I am being treated very well, carers are considerate and polite. I am on gluten free diet and this is catered for.…"  Read all 61 reviews
  • from £1,195 / week
  • 38 Rooms

Whiteoaks Rest Home is an award winning, well-established, family-run residential home, situated in the idyllic town of Fareham, located between the two historic cities of Southampton and ... Read more about Whiteoaks Rest Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Willow Tree Lodge
74 Kiln Road, Fareham PO16 7UJ
9.8 95 reviews
Willow Tree Lodge, Fareham, Hampshire
"Mum moved into residential care in May 2025. We were unhappy with the care she was receiving at the care home, so Willow Tree Lodge was…"  Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 30 Rooms
Group/Owner Mark Cowling

Willow Tree Lodge is a modern home which has the very best facilities available to provide residents with high quality care. Round the clock care is provided by the warm and friendly staff, who ... Read more about Willow Tree Lodge

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Woodlands Residential Care Home
174/178 Reading Road South, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 6AE
9.9 153 reviews
Woodlands Residential Care Home, Fleet, Hampshire
"Mum was a resident until her passing in January 2026. She was well cared for and happy at Woodlands. There were many activities she could…"  Read all 153 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Woodlands & Hillbrow Ltd

Woodlands is a thirty-nine bedroom residential care home with an excellent reputation in the Fleet community for the consistently high standards of elderly care it achieves. The home was rated as ... Read more about Woodlands Residential Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Woodley Grange
Winchester Hill, Romsey SO51 7NU
9.8 100 reviews
Woodley Grange, Romsey, Hampshire
"Woodley Grange has provided a varied and fun activity schedule that has kept my mum entertained and busy throughout November. A special…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,351 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Manucourt Ltd

Woodley Grange Care Home is registered to provide care for the elderly with a wide range of needs and offers the highest standards of residential and dementia care. Set amongst beautiful grounds ... Read more about Woodley Grange

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