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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2019

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South West 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

Bernash Care Home
544-546 Wells Road, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 9BB
9.8 99 reviews
Bernash Care Home, Bristol, Bristol
"Bernash is absolutely amazing! We viewed many care homes for my aunt and just didn't get the right feeling. The moment we stepped into…"  Read all 99 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 23 Rooms
Group/Owner Young at Heart Care Homes Ltd

Bernash Care Home is a luxurious care home set in the heart of Bristol and offers dementia care, residential care, respite and day care. Leaving home can be a challenging time, so to ensure the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Castle Farm Care Home
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BZ
9.4 29 reviews
Castle Farm Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My mother came to Castle Farm Care Home in July 2025 after a diagnosis of dementia and alzheimers. She was immediately made to feel welcome…"  Read all 29 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 22 Rooms
Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Castle Farm Care Home, near Poole, is in a charming and traditional home setting that has been lovingly developed and renovated to provide professional care. All care delivery is bespoke, suiting ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dove Court
Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 98 reviews
Dove Court, Seaton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother is content, well cared for and well supported at DC. I feel confident that all her needs are more than adequately met and that I…"  Read all 98 reviews
  • from £1,295 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Dove Court Care Home, Seaton, is part of a friendly care service that has benefited from significant investment and refurbishment, as well as a strong focus on quality training. An experienced ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Doveridge Care Home
South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 70 reviews
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Thankfully Doveridge had a room when we needed help, and everyone couldn't have been kinder. I come every day and there is always a lovely…"  Read all 70 reviews
  • from £1,547 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Doveridge Care Home is the only care home located in the market town of Colyton, Devon. It provides dementia care for older people. The home was rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fitzwarren House
Kingsdown Road, Swindon SN3 4TD
9.9 128 reviews
Fitzwarren House, Swindon, Wiltshire
"Throughout her residence, my mother-in-law was cared for in an exemplary manner. Her room was cheerful, and all the caregivers did as much…"  Read all 128 reviews
  • from £1,662 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Fitzwarren House provides high-quality residential dementia care, nursing care, and short stay respite care. Accommodating up to 64 residents, the Swindon home is known for its strong community and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hill House Nursing Home
Park Avenue, Brixham TQ5 0DT
9.4 65 reviews
Hill House Nursing Home, Brixham, Devon
"After suffering a stroke, my father was afraid to go home. He wanted to go to Hill House because he knew he would be safe and well cared…"  Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,220 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Golfhill Ltd

Hill House Nursing home has been providing excellent care and supporting residents since it opened in 1965. Most of the bedrooms are en-suite and located in a bright purpose built extension. Part ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hillside House
Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth EX10 0DE
9.4 23 reviews
Hillside House, Sidmouth, Devon
"I made my customary visit to see my mother. As usual, it was a very pleasant experience. Staff genuinely care about residents and the…"  Read all 23 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 14 Rooms
Group/Owner Coast & Country Care Ltd

Hillside House is a boutique care home with a warm and homely ambience. Set in the outstanding East Devon countryside, the home sits alongside the beautiful Aylesbeare Common on the outskirts of the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Mendip Lodge
Mendip Lodge, 11 Whitehouse Road, Claverham, Bristol BS49 4LJ
9.6 36 reviews
Mendip Lodge, Bristol, North Somerset
"Mum came to Mendip Lodge for respite care. She stayed in a pod,giving her a sense of independence.Although Mum wasn't the run of the mill…"  Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 20 Rooms

Mendip Lodge is a care home offering person-centred care for older people in Claverham, Bristol. It also offers nursing care for those with dementia and its associated conditions. The warm and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Monkscroft Care Centre
Shelley Road, Cheltenham GL51 7DP
9.9 178 reviews
Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"It's a happy place. Mother is in advancing stage of dementia and immobility. She is always happy and doesn't say anything negative -…"  Read all 178 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

Monkscroft Care Centre offers up to 80 residents compassionate, individualised dementia, nursing and respite care in a modern, comfortable environment. Opened in 2012, the home is located in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 122 reviews
Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"From the moment you walk in the door all contacts with staff are absolutely wonderful. From reception to my brothers floor. God forbid if I…"  Read all 122 reviews
  • from £1,433 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Newstone House is located in the ancient market town of Sturminster Newton and comprises of six house groups over three floors. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Oakhaven Residential Care Home
136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 55 reviews
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I booked my mother-in-law in for respite for a week. Very impressed with staff and care. She really enjoyed her stay and settled in very…"  Read all 55 reviews
  • from £1,523 / week
  • 27 Rooms

Having been rated 'Outstanding' for the second time by the Care Quality Commission (May 2020), Oakhaven's staff take pride in their excellent standards of care, carried out by a team of professional ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Penhill
81 Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9TY
9.9 73 reviews
Penhill, Bristol, Bristol
"I cannot recommend Penhill enough, the Managers and staff and incredibly friendly and nothing is to much trouble for the residents. During…"  Read all 73 reviews
  • from £970 / week
  • 19 Rooms

Penhill is a multi-award-winning residential care home with an outstanding reputation based in the suburbs of Bristol, close to local amenities and excellent transport links. Specialising in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
9.8 91 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"Since my husband moved in, I've felt such a weight lifted. He's happy, settled and safe, which means everything to me. Everyone is lovely,…"  Read all 91 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Regency Manor presents itself as a contemporary and luxurious care home situated in the tranquil residential neighbourhood of Lower Parkstone, conveniently positioned between the charming coastal ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Sheridan House
10c Douglas Avenue, Exmouth EX8 2BT
9.7 32 reviews
Sheridan House, Exmouth, Devon
"As a resident of Sheridan House for the past 4 years. I am pleased to give this review, beacuse in my opinion Sheridan House excels in it's…"  Read all 32 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner Coast & Country Care Ltd

Purpose-built in 2012, Sheridan House offers all of the state-of-the-art facilities residents would expect and much more. The home is situated in the quiet and picturesque 'Avenues' area of Exmouth ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Trewartha Residential and Nursing Home
Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2TQ
9.7 75 reviews
Trewartha Residential and Nursing Home, St Ives, Cornwall
"I have nothing but praise for the way the carers and staff looked after my husband during his 16 months time at Trewartha. He was always…"  Read all 75 reviews
  • from £1,594 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

It’s the team at Trewartha, who are devoted to enriching the lives of their residents, that make this home really stand out and give it a warm, family feel. The variety of activities and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Tudor Lodge
8 Brightstowe Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2HW
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 50 reviews
Tudor Lodge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I am so glad we picked Tudor lodge to care for my mom,the staff are fantastic & so caring the home is spotless also when mom had her off…"  Read all 50 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 28 Rooms

Tudor Lodge Residential Home has been family run since 1995 and is registered for the care of 28 residents. The home aims to provide a warm welcoming atmosphere for people who may need ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care