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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2019

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards North East 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

Ashton Grange Care Home
St Luke's Road, Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6QU
9.9 88 reviews
Ashton Grange Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"I visited the home to see a friend and did not expect the home to be so clean and tidy. The staff were lovely and helpful and made my…"  Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,012 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Ashton Grange care home, located on the outskirts of Sunderland, provides bespoke and person-centred residential and residential dementia care. Each member of the professional care team is there ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Station Court Care Home
138 Station Road, Ashington NE63 8HE
9.8 81 reviews
Barchester Station Court Care Home, Ashington, Northumberland
"Mam came in on rest bite and stayed as a long term patient. The staff and management were brilliant with Mam who has disability problems.…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,288 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This state-of-the art home provides clients with a luxurious and spacious environment, nestling in its own beautifully maintained grounds. Station Court is surrounded by local amenities making it ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bryony Park Nursing Home
Thompson Road, Carley Hill, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 2SH
9.9 78 reviews
Bryony Park Nursing Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"What can I say other than this home is exceptional, from the highest of standards to the care they all give their patients each and every…"  Read all 78 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

Bryony Park is a nursing home which is registered to provide 44 places. The home provides care for people who require personal care or nursing care, including people living with dementia. Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ella McCambridge
Winslow Place, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3QP
8.4 45 reviews
Ella McCambridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
"On behalf of my family, I want to share my sincere gratitude to everyone at Ella McCambridge for the exceptional care you are giving our…"  Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,079 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner Manor Care Home Group

Ella McCambridge Residential Home is a purpose built care home which provides 67 beds for those residents that need residential or dementia care. This warm and welcoming home is based in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Eothen Homes
1 Miller Way, off Station Road, Wallsend NE28 8EL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 109 reviews
Eothen Homes, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mam has been in care with eothan for almost 2 years now and to be honest there was nowhere else we would of let her be. When we knew…"  Read all 109 reviews
  • from £1,344 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Eothen Homes Ltd

Eothen Homes - Wallsend provides an innovative model of care in which a person's quality of life is considered to be the home's main priority. Staff focus on promoting independence and well-being ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
Grampian Court Care Home
Grampian Drive, Peterlee SR8 2LR
9.9 224 reviews
Grampian Court Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
"So pleased to have our mam living in Grampian Court where we know she is being well looked after and safe. The staff are kind, caring and…"  Read all 224 reviews
  • from £1,311 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Grampian Court Care Home, situated in the friendly town of Peterlee, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential and residential dementia care. This warm, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Greenways Court Care Home
Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7EE
9.9 159 reviews
Greenways Court Care Home, Consett, Durham
"My brother has settled well into the home. The staff have got to know him well in a very short time. I go every day to see him and from…"  Read all 159 reviews
  • from £1,287 / week
  • 51 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

In a quiet residential area of Consett, Greenways Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The welcoming home offers many comfortable areas ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hebburn Court Care Home
The Old Vicarage, Witty Avenue, Hebburn NE31 2SE
8.6 100 reviews
Hebburn Court Care Home, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
"Since Mam has come to this home, she has done so much better, thriving. Her behaviour is very challenging, but the staff know how to handle…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £950 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner GB Healthcare Group Ltd

Hebburn Court is a safe and welcoming purpose-built, fully CQC-compliant home nested in a residential surrounding with good transportation and parking facilities. The home is located in Hebburn ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Highfield Care Home
The Meadowings, Yarm TS15 9XH
9.4 118 reviews
Highfield Care Home, Yarm, Cleveland & Teesside
"I can't speak highly enough of this care home. The staff are amazing and always create a happy atmosphere. It is kept spottlessly clean,…"  Read all 118 reviews
  • from £1,180 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Highfield Care Home, located in the historic town of Yarm, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The comfortable home has plenty of well designed areas ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kendal House
29 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1DP
8.5 41 reviews
Kendal House, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
"Though I have not visited the entire home, I am very impressed with what I have seen so far. The communal part of this repurposed…"  Read all 41 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Lenore Care Ltd

Kendal House is a small independent care home in the centre of Whitley Bay. Kendal house provides outstanding care to residents in a safe and homely environment. They offer person-centred care for ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Marigold Nursing Home
Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
9.7 96 reviews
Marigold Nursing Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"The care home is well run and the nursing staff and care staff are well run.The management are helpful and caring and seem concerned about…"  Read all 96 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

Marigold Nursing Home in Sunderland offers 24/7 residential care, elderly care, end of life care, respite care and general nursing care, as well as dementia care. All rooms come with an en-suite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Middleton Hall Retirement Village
Middleton St George, Darlington DL2 1HA
9.8 77 reviews
Middleton Hall Retirement Village, Darlington, Durham
"I cannot praise Middleton Hall highly enough. My husband has been a resident in the dementia unit for approximately 16 months having moved…"  Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,639 / week
  • 90 Rooms

Middleton Hall Retirement Village is an award-winning, purpose-built retirement community set in a beautiful 45-acre estate that offers a range of residential care services and supported apartments. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Northbourne
Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AR
8.8 42 reviews
Northbourne, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
"My mother went to live at Northbourne in February 2024. She has settled well and enjoys the choir every Thursday and also the…"  Read all 42 reviews
  • from £1,160 / week
  • 34 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's Northbourne is a Gateshead care home, located in a quiet setting in Low Fell. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 33 older people and is close to local shops, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park House
2 Richmond Road, Oxbridge, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 80 reviews
Park House, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I am more than happy with the care I have received by everyone I have encountered with everyone involved. I would highly recommend the…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,025 / week
  • 18 Rooms

Situated In the Oxbridge area of Stockton On Tees, Park House Rest Home is a small family run care home offering residential and residential dementia care while maintaining a homely environment, the ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Reuben Manor
654 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees TS16 0DP
9.8 106 reviews
Reuben Manor, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
"My dad came into Reuben Manor in February 2025 due to having dementia and not looking after himself properly. Unfortunately the home carers…"  Read all 106 reviews
  • from £1,557 / week
  • 83 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Reuben Manor provides residential, dementia and short-stay care for up to 83 residents in a modern, purpose-built home on the edge of Yarm in Stockton-on-Tees. Opened in 2009 and named in honour ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Royal Hampton Care Home
Meadowfield, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9GX
9.8 73 reviews
Royal Hampton Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
"As a family we are delighted with the Royal Hampton, Ponteland. They took in my father who has dementia. The staff are very friendly and…"  Read all 73 reviews
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Crown Care

Live in luxury at Royal Hampton, Ponteland - a 73 bed luxurious care centre which has been specifically designed to a very high standard. All residents enjoy a varied lifestyle and will have a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Clare's Court Care Home
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5QH
9.4 116 reviews
St Clare's Court Care Home, Newton Aycliffe, Durham
"From her initial visit our mam felt welcome, relaxed and safe at st Clares. Over the following months her care has been exceptional and all…"  Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,304 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Ideally situated near the vibrant town centre of Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, St Clare’s Court is a friendly, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia care. A ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Peter's Court Care Home
Lord Street, Redcar TS10 3JA
9.6 101 reviews
St Peter's Court Care Home, Redcar, Cleveland & Teesside
"My aunt has been a resident for nearly 3 years the staff are amazing they are so friendly and very caring .my Auntie has some…"  Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,184 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Situated just off the coast of Redcar, St Peter’s Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. This home offers lovely en-suite bedrooms, hair ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Sheraton Court Care Home
Warren Road, Hartlepool TS24 9AH
9.8 263 reviews
Sheraton Court Care Home, Hartlepool, Cleveland & Teesside
"In view of our friends care. We have no issues with Sheraton Court at all. The carers are fab with her. Shame there aren't more younger…"  Read all 263 reviews
  • from £1,287 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Located on the outskirts of the lovely town of Hartlepool, Sheraton Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people, rated 'Good' by the CQC with ... Read more

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