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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2021

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South East England 2021


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2021 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Astbury Manor Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Crowthorne Road North, Bracknell RG12 7AU
9.7 63 reviews
Astbury Manor Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Bracknell, Berkshire
"My mother moved in to Astbury Manor in February 2026 and settled in immediately, which was a great relief. She is very happy there. The…"  Read all 63 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 65 Rooms
Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Astbury Manor Care Home, a popular three-story residence in Bracknell, dedicates two floors to residential care and one to dementia care. Recognised for its award-winning design, the home is known ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Herne Place Care Home
2 Parkland Road, Herne Bay CT6 5DN
9.7 59 reviews
Barchester Herne Place Care Home, Herne Bay, Kent
"My Mum went into the home for 2 weeks respite, with a view to possibly becoming a full time resident. She found the home to be…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Herne Place has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to the elderly, including those individuals living with dementia. The home offers an extremely high level of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bartlett's Residential Care Home
Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP
10 121 reviews
Bartlett's Residential Care Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"My mother spent many happy years at Bartletts before she sadley pased away. The whole family were so grateful to be able to have her spend…"  Read all 121 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Bartlett’s Residential Home offers a serene retreat for older adults, placing personal and social well-being at the heart of everything they do. Nestled within 18 acres of landscaped parkland, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barton Lodge Care Home
Barton Common Road, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton BH25 5PR
9.7 72 reviews
Barton Lodge Care Home, New Milton, Hampshire
"I went to Barton Lodge for respite following surgery. B.L staff were all very welcoming and are all efficient and caring in their roles.…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,330 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Manucourt Ltd

Barton Lodge Care Home enjoys spectacular sea views and takes pride in combining a boutique hotel environment with a 'Loving Care' ethos. The home offers the highest standards of residential and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bickerton House
Warfield Road, Bracknell RG12 2JA
9.9 64 reviews
Bickerton House, Bracknell, Berkshire
"My Grandparents have been in Bickerton Care home for almost 4 years now and they love it. They say moving in was the best decision they…"  Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,784 / week
  • 77 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Bickerton House in Bracknell, Berkshire, is a purpose-built care home with its own hair salon, coffee shop and cinema. Relaxing lounges, landscaped gardens, and bedrooms with en-suite facilities, all ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Bletchley House
Beaverbrook Court, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 7JS
9.6 99 reviews
Bletchley House, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
"The team at bletchley house have been amazing my mum hasn't lived here long but already feels at home. Staff here go above and beyond with…"  Read all 99 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Bletchley House Care Home provides a beautiful environment for residents to live well, including spacious and well appointed bedrooms, some with ensuite wet rooms and access to spacious lounges and ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Braeburn Lodge
Bath Road, Beenham, Reading RG7 5JB
9.9 76 reviews
Braeburn Lodge, Reading, Berkshire
"I just wanted to give Braeburn Lodge a massive thumbs up for the love and care they provided to my step-mum. It feels like the wild-west…"  Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,850 / week
  • 14 Rooms
Group/Owner Milkwood Care Ltd

Braeburn Lodge is a residential home located in Beenham, near Reading. Opened in July 2018, Milkwood Care has totally transformed what used to be a public house, into a luxury 12 bedroom home for ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Breton Court
Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 81 reviews
Breton Court, Tenterden, Kent
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Cant say enough about all the staff so caring & friendly, always made to feel welcome. Care is above & beyond.…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner A Better Care

Breton Court is set in an idyllic residential location in the village of St Michaels, just minutes away from the beautiful town of Tenterden. A truly dedicated team provide residential care, day ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Copper Beech Care Home
Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield TN22 5ST
9.8 92 reviews
Copper Beech Care Home, Uckfield, East Sussex
"My experience at Copper Beech Care Home is excellent. The food is lovley, specially after the new chef. The carers try their best. Very…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Copper Beech is custom-built for a wide range of nursing care and residential needs, these can include post-operative care, convalescence, dementia and palliative care. Respite and long-term care ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Earlsfield Court
Brooklands Road, Little Common, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4FQ
9.8 95 reviews
Earlsfield Court, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
"Mum enjoyed her stay at Earlesfield court the staff and other residents made her feel really welcome! Her room was lovely and all…"  Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,575 / week
  • 72 Rooms
Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Earlsfield Court is part of the award-winning luxury care home group, Cinnamon Care Collection, proudly recognised as a carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Group every year since 2018. Situated in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hale Place Care Solutions
79 Old Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge TN12 5EN
9.5 57 reviews
Hale Place Care Solutions, Tonbridge, Kent
"My mother has been very well cared for in her time at Hale Place. I cannot think of anywhere else I would like my mother to be.…"  Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 13 Rooms

Hale Place has received exemplary inspection reports and highest ratings since 1988 and was rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC in 2015, 2017 and April 2021. Hale Place won multiple National awards in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Invicta Court
Gidds Pond Way, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5FY
10 100 reviews
Invicta Court, Maidstone, Kent
"Beautifully equipped, purpose built building. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The facilities are excellent and they make…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,875 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Invicta Court care home in Maidstone offers an impressive range of quality care services for older people that are tailored to their needs, preferences and interests, enabling them to live fulfilling ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kingfishers
The Meadows, New Milton BH25 7FJ
9.9 178 reviews
Kingfishers, New Milton, Hampshire
"Deciding to hand over our mum's care was incredibly difficult but we've been delighted with Kingfishers. The care team are so patient and…"  Read all 178 reviews
  • from £1,473 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Kingfishers care home is situated in New Milton only a few miles from the New Forest and the cliff top and beach at Barton-On-Sea. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Knellwood
83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN
9.9 87 reviews
Knellwood, Farnborough, Hampshire
"Knellwood always provide excellent care and entertainment, but they excelled in December (as in previous years) with the facilities…"  Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,434 / week
  • 52 Rooms

Knellwood originally opened as a memorial to local servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives in the Second World War and, as both a residential and nursing home, aims to have a positive impact ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Loose Court Care Home
Rushmead Drive, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9UD
9.8 56 reviews
Loose Court Care Home, Maidstone, Kent
"I have nothing but respect & gratitude to all the staff for the care and compassion shown to my mum. From the first day she was welcomed…"  Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner Regal Care Trading Ltd

A Forty one bedroom luxury care home, Loose Court treats elderly people with physical frailties, while being particularly suited and experienced in improving the day-to-day health and lifestyles of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Merryfield House Nursing Home
33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 116 reviews
Merryfield House Nursing Home, Witney, Oxfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother stayed at Merryfield for 2.5 months until she sadly passed away. The home was so inclusive with amazing staff who truly cared.…"  Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,585 / week
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Located in a beautiful 1922 Cotswold stone manor house, Merryfield House Nursing Home is set in tranquil gardens on the outskirts of Witney market town. Formerly the home of a ‘Witney Blanket’ ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Oakdene Rest Home
165 Minster Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness ME12 3LH
9.7 86 reviews
Oakdene Rest Home, Sheerness, Kent
"A lovely relaxed care home. Friendly, helpful team of people that make you feel really welcome. Mum is a new resident at Oakdene, she has…"  Read all 86 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Oakdene Rest Home, in Sheerness, is ideal for residential care and dementia-related illnesses. The services is built around individuality, independence and personal dignity, with the aim being to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Portobello Place
Chartridge Lane, Chartridge, Chesham HP5 2SH
9.9 70 reviews
Portobello Place, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
"I had visited 5 care homes for my client. I was very impressed with the decor of Portobello Place. The management and admin staff are…"  Read all 70 reviews
  • from £1,780 / week
  • 61 Rooms
Group/Owner Berkley Care Group

Portobello Place care home in Chartridge, just outside Chesham in Buckinghamshire, that opened in December 2019. It is a luxurious, purpose-built care home in an envious location, right in the heart ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Woodley Grange
Winchester Hill, Romsey SO51 7NU
9.8 100 reviews
Woodley Grange, Romsey, Hampshire
"Woodley Grange has provided a varied and fun activity schedule that has kept my mum entertained and busy throughout November. A special…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,351 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Manucourt Ltd

Woodley Grange Care Home is registered to provide care for the elderly with a wide range of needs and offers the highest standards of residential and dementia care. Set amongst beautiful grounds ... Read more

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