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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2020

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
9.8 44 reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Aranlaw is an absolutely fantastic care home .The staff are genuinely caring and show love to my husband. They are very supportive to me.…"  Read all 44 reviews
  • from £2,000 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Arcot House
Arcot Gardens, Sidmouth EX10 9HR
9.7 94 reviews
Arcot House, Sidmouth, Devon
"Seeing the change in my step-mother has been wonderful. She is safe, happy and so well cared for. Thank you. I feel reassured and so much…"  Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,519 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
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
Bourne View
Bourne View, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 94 reviews
Bourne View, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Without Bourne View my mother would not have had the eye drops administered 4x a day correctly to enable her to return home after a…"  Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,588 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Enjoy luxury facilities coupled with 24-hour, top-quality care from highly trained, friendly and attentive staff at Bourne View. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Brook View
Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ
9.8 125 reviews
Brook View, Ferndown, Dorset
"I have been very happy with my experience. I don't think I should be moving if I did not need to be today unless I had to, but I need to be…"  Read all 125 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 56 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Brook View is in the peaceful rural village of West Moors situated a few minutes walk from a selection of local shops. It is a purpose-built home with en-suite accommodation for fifty-four residents ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Camberley Manor
130 Deepcut Bridge Road, Deepcut, Camberley GU16 6SJ
9.9 167 reviews
Camberley Manor, Camberley, Surrey
"You do not need to look anywhere else other than Camberley Manor as you will not find a better care home. We moved my Grandmother in early…"  Read all 167 reviews
  • from £1,725 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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
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
Harbour Rise
18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 179 reviews
Harbour Rise, Paignton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Dad had a variety of different health issues each requiring particular care. The staff are amazingly good at dealing with each of these and…"  Read all 179 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Homestead
6 Elwyn Road, Exmouth EX8 2EL
9.8 53 reviews
The Homestead, Exmouth, Devon
"I feel it's like coming to a home from home. The people who work here are extremely kind and it's a happy home. They allow visits at any…"  Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Manor Court
257 Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6ND
9.5 64 reviews
Manor Court, Plymouth, Devon
"My mother moved into Manor court care home Nov 2025, after a hospital discharge, when moving in she was very frail. However, I been…"  Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 123 reviews
Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Newstone House has given my mother such tender care. The staff are incredibly warm and caring, and that's been so important to help my mum…"  Read all 123 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 £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
9.9 92 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"Putting my sister into Regency Manor was not an easy decision, but the whole process was made so much easier by the team. From the first…"  Read all 92 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
Rush Hill Mews
Clarks Way, Rush Hill, Bath BA2 2TR
9.8 92 reviews
Rush Hill Mews, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset
"Mum has been resident at Rush Hill Mews since July 2023 and our experience has been very good. Mum found it hard to settle in but the staff…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
9.9 70 reviews
Seabourne House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 290 reviews
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Bournemouth, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother could not be in a better place. The level of care, dignity and compassion given by all members of the care team has been…"  Read all 290 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 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 dedicated to respite stays ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ
9.9 80 reviews
Whitecliffe House, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"When I came to look at the home I felt the home was happy and homely. Staff very caring and treat everyone with kindness. I would recommend…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,280 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Whitecliffe House is situated in the Georgian town of Blandford Forum. This small market town lies on the River Stour. The home is purpose-built in a courtyard setting and offers comfortable ensuite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)
53 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9QS
9.9 49 reviews
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock), Plymouth, Devon
"Mum has been in Wisteria House for 15 months now. Every day she is cared for to the highest standards with love and kindness. All the staff…"  Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

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