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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2019

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards East of England 2019


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2019 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Alderwood Care Home
39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester CO1 1ZP
10 105 reviews
Alderwood Care Home, Colchester, Essex
"Mum has been here since January and has settled in so very well, she participates in all the activities and especially enjoys the Friday…"  Read all 105 reviews
  • 65 Rooms
Group/Owner Carebase

Alderwood Care Home provides award-winning, person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care from a skilled and passionate team. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission* (CQC), it ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ambika Lodge Care Home
28 Edith Road, Canvey Island SS8 0LP
9.6 36 reviews
Ambika Lodge Care Home, Canvey Island, Essex
"I am finding it difficult to find the words that adequately convey my gratitude to all the staff for the care given to my sister. She has…"  Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 21 Rooms
Group/Owner Umika Homes

Ambika Lodge Care Home has been awarded the 'Top 20 Award' for Care Homes recommended in the East of England for 2019 and now 2020. This family orientated care home is owned and operated by three ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Belfry Residential Care Home
Dowsetts Lane, Ramsden Heath, Billericay CM11 1HX
9.7 28 reviews
The Belfry Residential Care Home, Billericay, Essex
"My mum has been a resident at the home for 18 months. The care my mum receives is amazing. It is like home from home for my mum. They…"  Read all 28 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 12 Rooms

The Belfry is a long established quality care home which is family run and managed. The Manager is a qualified nurse with over 20 years' experience. The Belfry will provide a safe, homely and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Broadland View Care Home
147 Yarmouth Road, Norwich NR7 0SA
8.2 88 reviews
Broadland View Care Home, Norwich, Norfolk
"My sister has been very well cared for in Broadland View for the past few years. The home is very well managed, is clean & serves very…"  Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 26 Rooms

Broadland View Care Home is an elegant, privately run care home situated on the outskirts of Norwich, overlooking the picturesque Yare Valley. The home offers a warm and welcoming environment ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Broadlands
Borrow Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3PW
9.7 69 reviews
Broadlands, Lowestoft, Suffolk
"Broadlands is a lovely place to come and visit my relative, friendly happy staff, well maintained, clean, they involve everyone in lots of…"  Read all 69 reviews
  • from £959 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Greensleeves Care

Broadlands care home in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, is a charming care home rated Outstanding by the care industry regulator Care Quality Commission. The home is owned and operated by Greensleeves Care, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Brooklands Care Home
Costessey Lane, Drayton, Norwich NR8 6HB
9.8 83 reviews
Brooklands Care Home, Norwich, Norfolk
"It was my second visit to the home, to visit my aunty and she does love it, also the place was emaculate, her room and the surrounding…"  Read all 83 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Carebase

Brooklands Care Home provides high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care with love, compassion, and tenderness. The skilled and experienced team takes time to gain a deep understanding ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cooperscroft
Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 123 reviews
Cooperscroft, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"One word in all respects - Excellent. Particularly the arrival all aspects covere admirably by Dawn. Many thanks.…"  Read all 123 reviews
  • from £2,169 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Cooperscroft Care Home, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (January 2024), is situated in the quiet town of Potters Bar. It offers specialist nursing and dementia care in a peaceful, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
De Lucy House
40 Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4HZ
9.9 98 reviews
De Lucy House, Diss, Norfolk
"Entire home is immaculate. Never smells. Laundry facilities are excellent. Care and attentiveness very good. Sometimes the food could be…"  Read all 98 reviews
  • from £1,525 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Greensleeves Care

De Lucy House is a leading not-for-profit care home in Diss, rated 'Good' by the CQC (February 2021). Purpose-built with a modern design and a strong community atmosphere, it provides person-centred ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Elmside
Elmside Walk, Hitchin SG5 1HB
9.8 72 reviews
Elmside, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
"Very very good home. The carers are respectful, kind, gentle and patient with the residents. the activities ladies are marvellous always…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,457 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Located in the picturesque town of Hitchin near Stevenage and just a short stroll from the town’s lively centre, MHA Elmside provides residential and dementia care for 69 residents. The home is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Excelcare Etheldred House
Clay Street, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9EY
10 146 reviews
Excelcare Etheldred House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
"My wife is well looked after in the care home with good carers and management. I have no worries at all about my wife's care and needs! The…"  Read all 146 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 85 Rooms
Group/Owner Excelcare

Etheldred House is a purpose-built care home, providing nursing and residential person-centred care to adults aged 65+ including those living with dementia. The care home, which offers long term ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health 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
The Gables
1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 85 reviews
The Gables, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My sister is very happy enjoys the food and entertainment has made some friends and the staff are very friendly and helpful generally all…"  Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 49 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Gables care home is situated in the market town of Chatteris, 24 miles from Cambridge, 20 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Huntingdon. The team provide short-term, respite and longer ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kathryn Court
84 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9DH
9.8 81 reviews
Kathryn Court, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
"On every visit I always find the staff to be very friendly, kind and helpful. My mother is cared for very well at the home and I feel that…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Kathryn Court is a comfortable and friendly care home in the heart of Shoeburyness, Essex. This 52-bed Runwood Homes facility provides expert care for older people, including those living with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential 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 £1,000 / 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
Munhaven
Munhaven Close, Mundesley, Norwich NR11 8AR
9.7 77 reviews
Munhaven, Norwich, Norfolk
"My mum passed away this month unfortunately in hospital not at Munhaven the place she called home for just over a year. For anyone who has…"  Read all 77 reviews
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Norse Care (Services) Ltd

Munhaven is a comfortable residential and dementia care environment, purpose-built for its residents' needs and staffed by qualified and friendly carers. The team go to great effort to ensure that ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Westerfield House Care Ltd
Westerfield House, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich IP4 3QG
9.6 71 reviews
Westerfield House Care Ltd, Ipswich, Suffolk
"All staff have been kind and helpful to us as a family at all times. We feel our loved one is safe and well cared for. They do their very…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 37 Rooms

Westerfield House offers luxury living in a beautiful Grade II listed mansion, situated on the outskirts of Ipswich. The home provides a range of flexible and tailored care packages designed to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care