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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
9.7 94 reviews
Bernash Care Home, Bristol, Bristol
"My mum moved into Bernash at the end of 2025. It was an upsetting decision and time for our family. However, any doubts or concerns I had…"  Read all 94 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
9.5 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 96 reviews
Dove Court, Seaton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My friend spent 11 years at Dove Court. She was beautifully looked after with kindness, skills and lots of fun! Trips out to the sea,…"  Read all 96 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 69 reviews
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"An elderly friend of the family was taken in on respite reluctantly on his behalf I might add, I let him settle in for a few days then…"  Read all 69 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
9.9 127 reviews
Fitzwarren House, Swindon, Wiltshire
"From first contact, the staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. Although my mother was incapacitated for the majority of her time…"  Read all 127 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
9.5 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 £1,308 / 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
8.8 19 reviews
Hillside House, Sidmouth, Devon
"I have told my children that, when I need it, I want to go somewhere as good as Hillside House. We were so fortunate to find such…"  Read all 19 reviews
  • 14 Rooms
Group/Owner Brandon 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
9.9 177 reviews
Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"1000 characters isnt enough to say how much all the staff actually do care and do everything they possibly can to make sure residents are…"  Read all 177 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
10 120 reviews
Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"From the moment you walk in this home is very welcoming - a real family feel. We are always impressed by the knowledge and care provided by…"  Read all 120 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 52 reviews
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I could not wish for a better place for my Aunt to spend her final days. Well last 3 years really. The staff are amazing, food is great.…"  Read all 52 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 72 reviews
Penhill, Bristol, Bristol
"Mum has just spent 2 weeks respite at Penhill, it really felt like home from home. Her room and all communal areas were spotlessly clean.…"  Read all 72 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
9.7 89 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"This is a review for the care given to my mother Hazel. She is new to Regency Manor but since being in Regency Manor her dementia symptoms…"  Read all 89 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
9.6 29 reviews
Sheridan House, Exmouth, Devon
"Sadly mum passed in January, but the care she received during her last week or so was exemplary. As was indeed the care over her entire 3…"  Read all 29 reviews
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner Brandon 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
9.8 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 47 reviews
Tudor Lodge, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I have been into Tudor before on respite. Found the staff very pleasant and helpful. Lot of entertainment. Although I did not participate…"  Read all 47 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