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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
9.8 101 reviews
Bernash Care Home, Bristol, Bristol
"My aunty has been at Bernash for a few weeks..After looking at a few homes and being upset with what we saw we went to look at Bernash and…"  Read all 101 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
9.2 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
10 100 reviews
Dove Court, Seaton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"All staff are friendly and helpful and seem to have a good relationship with Mum, who seems to be happy with her care.…"  Read all 100 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
10 72 reviews
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Doveridge is not just a care home, it's a family. The care and kindness given to residents goes beyond and above. Residents are treated…"  Read all 72 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
9.5 67 reviews
Hill House Nursing Home, Brixham, Devon
"Mum was cared for at Hill House for the last 10 days of her life as we could no longer cope at home. We could not have asked for more. She…"  Read all 67 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
9.5 24 reviews
Hillside House, Sidmouth, Devon
"We looked at several other care homes in the area, but Hillside stood out as the best in our opinion; clean and bright inside with fabulous…"  Read all 24 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
10 179 reviews
Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"I have recently moved to Monkscroft Care Centre, and I could not believe how lucky I am to have moved here. The building and the staff are…"  Read all 179 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
10 124 reviews
Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The staff are friendly, caring, positive and thoughtful, always treating residents with dignity and respect. They have truly opened up a…"  Read all 124 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 56 reviews
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The staff have created the most wonderful environment here. My mum loved the staff and engaged with other residents and activities. I…"  Read all 56 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 £990 / 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 95 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"My friend has recently moved here & seems very settled & happy! The home is very welcoming, I am always offered tea & cake which is…"  Read all 95 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 76 reviews
Trewartha Residential and Nursing Home, St Ives, Cornwall
"My father was taken to Trewartha on palliative care, he was there for a week before he died. The staff treated him and us (my mother,…"  Read all 76 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