Select Awards Year, Region or Category
carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2021

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

Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG
9.9 94 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the entire team for the exceptional care provided to my mother-in-law. From the moment she…"  Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,376 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Abbey View is ideally located in the historic English country town of Sherborne and is only a few minutes walk from the abbey, the old town and its amenities. Abbey View offers tasteful comfort in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing 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
Avon Cliff
50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE
9.9 114 reviews
Avon Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My father has been a resident since February 2025. The level of care, attention, and professionalism I have seen first hand, surpasses…"  Read all 114 reviews
  • from £1,386 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Avon Cliff is a purpose-built care home offering superb accommodation and first-class residential and nursing care. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Beaumont Court Care Home
North Petherwin, Launceston PL15 8LR
9.5 40 reviews
Beaumont Court Care Home, Launceston, Cornwall
"I have nothing but the highest praise for the level of resident care. The staff are caring and patient. The meals are excellent. There is…"  Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,050 / week
  • 40 Rooms

Beaumont Court is a distinguished Victorian vicarage that blends historic charm with modern comfort. Located in the tranquil village of North Petherwin, just a short walk from the church, the home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia 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
Blenheim House Care Home
27 Shurnhold, Bath Road, Melksham SN12 8DD
9.6 163 reviews
Blenheim House Care Home, Melksham, Wiltshire
"The staff and food were great. Overall the quality of care very good. The room was clean with plenty of storage and a good size. Pleasant…"  Read all 163 reviews
  • from £1,890 / week
  • 85 Rooms
Group/Owner Berkley Care Group

Welcome to Blenheim House — Where Premium Care Meets All-Inclusive Living Part of the award-winning Berkley Care Group, Blenheim House offers a five-star, all-inclusive lifestyle tailored to each ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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
Castle View
Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH
9.9 94 reviews
Castle View, Dorchester, Dorset
"From the moment my husband was transferred by ambulance to Castle View nursing home, he was warmly welcomed and immediately made to feel…"  Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,369 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Thomas Hardy country is the setting for Castle View in Dorchester. This uniquely designed home is built on the Poundbury Estate with its links to the Duchy of Cornwall. The spacious reception area ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • 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 Laurels
Main Road, Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3EA
9.5 36 reviews
The Laurels, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
"I cannot thank the staff enough for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion they have shown my mum. From the moment she arrived, she…"  Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 10 Rooms

The Laurels offers high-quality residential care to the elderly in a peaceful, homely environment. The Laurels believes in offering individualised care and always puts the person, their families ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Little Croft Care Home
42-44 Barry Road, Oldland Common, Bristol BS30 6QY
9.3 37 reviews
Little Croft Care Home, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
"My Mum has been in Little Croft since August. The care home provides exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. The staff are…"  Read all 37 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Young at Heart Care Homes Ltd

Little Croft Care Home is a beautiful newly renovated Care Home with the focus on being a leader in Residential and Dementia Care. Little Croft was taken over in 2021 by Young at Heart Care Homes, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential 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
Richmond Villages Cheltenham
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN
9.8 49 reviews
Richmond Villages Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"Our Mother has been a resident in the care home for about 9 weeks now and despite our concerns about moving here from the home she was in…"  Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Richmond Villages

Opened in February 2020, Richmond Cheltenham is an award-winning retirement village set within attractive woodlands on the outskirts of Cheltenham. At the heart of the village is the beautifully ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health 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
The Towans
Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2EZ
9.8 36 reviews
The Towans, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
"We chose The Towans for our mother to have 2 weeks respite after a hip replacement. The staff were very helpful and patient with her, even…"  Read all 36 reviews
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Towans Care Ltd

The Towans care home is located on the coast in Burnham on Sea, Somerset, with many of the rooms having sea views. The home cares for up to 28 people and residents are encouraged to bring personal ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Vale Lodge
38/40 Sutherland Road, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6BN
8.6 22 reviews
  • from £950 / week
  • 20 Rooms
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
Older Person Care
  • Care Provided
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health 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