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carehome.co.uk 2020 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South West England 2020

These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2020 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ
"The stuff here are absolutely wonderful. The house is always clean and full of life. My uncle is so happy here, he feels listened to and..."Read all 47 reviews

from £2,000 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their 'outstanding'... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Arcot House
Arcot Gardens, Sidmouth EX10 9HR
"my husband had a great respite stay the staff were wonderful. They managed to get my husband to our sons wedding, Emma came with him from..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,519 / weekSize 28 rooms

Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Arcot House, in Sidmouth, Devon, is a twenty eight capacity care accommodation run by a dedicated team of carers, eager to provide effective care and lifestyle solutions for people with elderly care needs. The... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Bernash Care Home
544-546 Wells Road, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 9BB
"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 / weekSize 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 smoothest... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Bourne View
Bourne View, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN
"Booked two weeks respite care after total knee replacement - best idea I've ever had - I live on my own although I have a wonderful partner..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,588 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set beside the natural surroundings of Talbot Heath, Bourne View brings together contemporary design, attentive hospitality and expert residential and nursing care in a home unlike any other. Light-filled... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Brook View
Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ
"My mum has been at Brook View for 4 months. Her care has been excellent. The manager leads a very professional and thoughtful staff...."Read all 132 reviews

from £1,449 / weekSize 56 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Tucked away in the peaceful village of West Moors, Brook View offers a quieter pace of life while remaining close to local shops, amenities and the wider Dorset community. For more than 30 years, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Camberley Manor
130 Deepcut Bridge Road, Deepcut, Camberley GU16 6SJ
"My mum has been in Camberley Manor since the End of 2023 and she has been so very well taken care of. The staff are amazing, incredibly..."Read all 174 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Nestled in the heart of Surrey Heath, Camberley Manor provides exceptional residential, nursing and dementia care in a luxurious and welcoming setting. The experienced and compassionate team strives to... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Dove Court
Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD
"Lovely home, like a little seaside boutique hotel, caring staff, lots to do for residents would highly recommend it..."Read all 103 reviews

from £1,295 / weekSize 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 team... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Doveridge Care Home
South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS
"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 73 reviews

from £1,547 / weekSize 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 on... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Glenhurst Manor
44a West Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH4 8BB
"I'm very happy with the general care that my mother has received the nursing staff are very friendly towards myself and my mother. As her..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 36 rooms

Situated on the West Cliff in Bournemouth, Glenhurst Manor offers a warm, welcoming and family atmosphere. The home has a team of trained and dedicated staff that bring compassion and experience to every... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Harbour Rise
18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN
"After sadly suffering a fall at home and then enduring a period of being moved between numerous hospital and rehab stays, Mum was..."Read all 183 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Rise Ltd

Harbour Rise is a delightfully situated home for older people, a short walk from seaside shops and sandy beaches. Both long-term and respite needs are welcome, with care maintained by a team of experienced... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Manor Court
257 Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6ND
"Our mum became a resident of Manor Court in November 2025 and although it was a difficult decision we knew it was the right place for her...."Read all 68 reviews

Size 37 rooms

Group/Owner South West Care Homes Ltd

Manor Court is situated in Efford just outside Plymouth and benefits from good road and public transport links. The home provides residential and care for older people living with dementia for up... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Nashley House
27 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RN
"Nashley House, where my mother is currently receiving care. The staff were consistently helpful, highly communicative, and genuinely..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,190 / weekSize 52 rooms

Nashley House offers a charming environment and surroundings for adults with care needs, being ideal for a comfortable retirement while offering round-the-clock access to a professional team. Striving... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
"We are as a family are so amazed at the care offered at Newstone House. After a difficult first couple of weeks when Philip came to..."Read all 125 reviews

from £1,433 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set in the historic market town of Sturminster Newton, Newstone House brings together residential, nursing and dementia care within a home designed to adapt to people's changing needs. Thoughtfully arranged... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Oakhaven Residential Care Home
136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TB
"Mum came to the home for respite care after a period of illness. She was made to feel very welcome from the day she arrived. Her room was..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,523 / weekSize 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 staff... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Penhill
81 Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9TY
"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 / weekSize 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 long-term... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
"The Regency manor home, is a very caring place for my Mother, they take care of her needs and comforts her, when she is struggling with her..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 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 towns... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Rush Hill Mews
Clarks Way, Rush Hill, Bath BA2 2TR
"Choosing a Care Home for my friend and ex work colleague was always going to be difficult but once we met Millie at my friend's home and..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Rush Hill Mews is a luxury care home set in the Somerset countryside where the dedicated team offers personalised residential, nursing and dementia care in wonderful surroundings. Residents benefit... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
"My partner has been a resident in Seabourne House since Nov 2025 as where he was prior to then was not suitable for this needs. I am so..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Seabourne House Care Home underwent a thorough inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in January 2018, placing it among the top 2 per cent of care homes... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Homestead
6 Elwyn Road, Exmouth EX8 2EL
"The environment at The Homestead is inviting and warm. The rooms are light and homely. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, nothing..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Rose Care Group

Welcome to The Homestead, a boutique care home rated as one of the Top 20 in South West England by carehome.co.uk 2025 & 2020. With only 22 rooms, ample communal space, and beautiful gardens, The Homestead... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
"I visit Norma regularly. The staff are always welcoming and make it a comfortable environment for visitors and so nice to see Norma..."Read all 297 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 114 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Westbourne Tower, a premium provider of dementia care, nursing care and residential care, is ideally situated within easy access to the centre of Bournemouth. Rooms are available for respite stays... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ
"Always friendly and well-staffed. Residents have lots of activities to choose from, so no one can feel excluded. Flowers so welcoming, and..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,280 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

In the heart of the historic town of Blandford Forum, Whitecliffe House offers residential and nursing care in surroundings that feel welcoming, contemporary and closely connected to the local community.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)
53 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9QS
"Our dear mum has been at Wisteria House for two years. Finding the right words regarding the care they have provided her and the support..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd

Wisteria House in Hooe, Plymstock specialises in 'quality of life' for elderly people living with dementia. The home offers high quality and comfortable furnishings to include very stimulating lounge/diners... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care