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carehome.co.uk 2022 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South West England 2022

These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2022 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Arcot House

Arcot Gardens, Sidmouth EX10 9HR

9.899 Reviews

24 1

"Up till now have been much impressed. Arcot House very clean & well kept & maintained. Staff cheerful & attentive. Meals first class..."Read all 99 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

Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home

Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX

1060 Reviews

57 2

"I have just had my 100th birthday and I had a marvellous lunch in a small private room. It was just the right place for my family and we..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Barchester Upton Bay Care Home

1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY

10116 Reviews

35 1

"Mum has recently moved to Upton Bay and the team here have been amazing - helping mum to get settled and nothing has been too much work for..."Read all 116 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Upton Bay is a premier destination offering both residential respite stays and specialised dementia care through its unique memory lane community. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dorset, Upton... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Blenheim House Care Home

27 Shurnhold, Bath Road, Melksham SN12 8DD

9.6164 Reviews

"Valerie is my friend who I support and she wanted a little holiday. St the end of her two weeks she wanted to stay, but sadly there..."Read all 164 reviews

from £1,890 / weekSize 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 individual... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Braemar Lodge

18/20 Stratford Road, Salisbury SP1 3JH

10109 Reviews

29 2

"Very welcoming on arrival. The home is very clean and beautifully furnished. Staff are very helpful - nothing is too much trouble...."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,736 / weekSize 95 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Beautifully reimagined following an extensive refurbishment and extension, Braemar Lodge brings together thoughtful design, experienced care and a strong sense of community in the heart of Salisbury.... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care

Canford Chase

40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6EU

9.8106 Reviews

27 2

"excellent standards of care excellent communication and excellent facilities my mother was treated with respect and understanding. she..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,472 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Surrounded by mature woodland in the sought-after setting of Branksome Park, Canford Chase offers residential and nursing care in an environment where nature and tranquillity are part of everyday life.... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care

Castle View

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH

1098 Reviews

15 2

"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 / weekSize 57 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care

Dove Court

Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD

10108 Reviews

23 1

"I needed somewhere to recover from a major eye operation and found the perfect care home. The staff are all kind, friendly, & very helpful..."Read all 108 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

1074 Reviews

13 1

"My Mum has been a resident at Doveridge for the last 3+ years. Her care has been exemplary. Sadly, mum died recently. The staff could have..."Read all 74 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

Harbour Rise

18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN

10190 Reviews

"My husband Reg has been coming to Harbour Rise for day care for around 18 months, so I already knew what a warm and caring place it was...."Read all 190 reviews

from £1,600 / 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

Little Croft Care Home

42-44 Barry Road, Oldland Common, Bristol BS30 6QY

9.539 Reviews

"The initial move to Little Croft was handled very well and we were shown around before Mum moved in. The Staff have been very good when we..."Read all 39 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 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, with... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Monkscroft Care Centre

Shelley Road, Cheltenham GL51 7DP

10186 Reviews

13 1

"My mother moved to Monkscroft in May this year from another care facility that was failing to meet her basic needs and provide the standard..."Read all 186 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

Monkscroft Care Centre offers up to 80 residents compassionate, individualised dementia, nursing and respite care in a modern, comfortable environment. Opened in 2012, the home is located in a residential... 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

1060 Reviews

12 1

"I felt secure and happy to stay here as long as necessary. Pleasant day time & evening arrangements. The staff are helpful & obliging at..."Read all 60 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

Old Sarum Manor

Rhodes Moorhouse Way, Salisbury SP4 6SA

9.872 Reviews

17 1

"I visit every week to my wonderful lovely dear friend the reception when I arrive to visit friendly always with a welcome smile. The carers..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,640 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Elmfield Care Ltd

Old Sarum Manor opened in 2020 with a brand new, state-of-the-art care home offering 24-hour residential and dementia care in beautifully designed surroundings and has built a strong reputation in the... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Penhill

81 Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9TY

9.975 Reviews

"my mother was here 20 years ago and it was very good then, when my circumstances changed and I needed to come into residential care this..."Read all 75 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

Seymour Court

Glen Road, Mannamead, Plymouth PL3 5AP

9.5101 Reviews

from £1,315 / weekSize 37 rooms

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Aldbury

672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4NA

10112 Reviews

27 2

"Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Home from home. It is comforting to know that Marie is being so well looked after and all the staff..."Read all 112 reviews

from £1,796 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

The Aldbury is a dedicated dementia care home where warmth, creativity and specialist support come together to create a vibrant place to live. Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, the... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Old Vicarage

Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater TA5 2PZ

9.972 Reviews

"My mum settled very quickly into the home. I am sure it is because all the staff are so caring, jolly and show a real interest in her as a..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,290 / weekSize 26 rooms

The Old Vicarage provides a welcoming and friendly home for older people where they can feel comfortable, safe and happy. Prospective residents are welcome to spend a week or two at the home prior to... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care

Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection

16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR

10304 Reviews

"We visited my mum today and she was a little quieter than usual. She explained why she was feeling a little anxious and I spoke her senior..."Read all 304 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

1084 Reviews

17 2

"Positive. from first introductions Manager, care staff, nursing staff, cleaning staff. All treated with respect by manager. :: a strong..."Read all 84 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