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carehome.co.uk 2021 Top 20 Care Home Awards

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
"Abby View looked after my wife for over a year. They were excellent with her care and were also very friendly to me,..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,376 / week52 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Abbey View has provided residential and nursing care in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne. Just a short walk from the town's abbey, shops and cafés, the home enjoys a setting... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential 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 / week28 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Avon Cliff
50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE
"my Dad was a resident for 2 years, up until his death in June 2026. He was very well looked after, always clean & smart. All staff, from..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,386 / week52 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Avon Cliff has been a trusted part of the Bournemouth community, offering care in surroundings that feel welcoming, established and reassuring. Close to the town’s amenities and coastline,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Beaumont Court Care Home
North Petherwin, Launceston PL15 8LR
"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 / week40 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 offers... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential 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 / week23 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Blenheim House Care Home
27 Shurnhold, Bath Road, Melksham SN12 8DD
"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 / week85 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 individual... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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 / week68 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Bupa Cheltenham Care Home
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN
"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 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Richmond Villages

Bupa Cheltenham Care Home is located within Richmond Villages Cheltenham, a vibrant retirement community within attractive woodlands on the outskirts of Cheltenham. You don't need Bupa health insurance... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Castle View
Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH
"From arrival very welcoming, professional & helpful... to a person... and although Hazel passed away (29/6/26) after only 2 weeks she was..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,369 / week57 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Built within Poundbury, Castle View reflects the character of one of Dorset’s thoughtfully designed communities. Spacious, light-filled and architecturally striking, the home offers residential and nursing... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Dove Court
Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD
"Margaret, my mother in law very much enjoyed her stay at Dove Court. The care she received was brilliant and she was very content...."Read all 102 reviews

from £1,295 / week32 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent 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 72 reviews

from £1,547 / week20 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Harbour Rise
18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN
"I have visited Harbour Rise care home on numerous occasions in the past and now more recently, as a good friend of mine is now a permanent..."Read all 180 reviews

from £1,550 / week44 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Little Croft Care Home
42-44 Barry Road, Oldland Common, Bristol BS30 6QY
"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 / week41 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, with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential 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 57 reviews

from £1,523 / week27 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent 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 / week19 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability 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 / week48 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Laurels
Main Road, Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3EA
"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 / week10 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 and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Towans
Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2EZ
"After a lot of research and visits to many homes, nothing matched the homeliness, attention to detail and overall kindness of the staff at..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,350 / week28 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Vale Lodge
38/40 Sutherland Road, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6BN

from £950 / week20 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ
"My husband died at Whitecliffe House in July, having been in the home for two months, initially only for respite. He was very happy there,..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,280 / week31 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care