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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2023

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards North East England 2023


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2023 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Allan Court
Woodlands, Benwell Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6RU
9.5 67 reviews
Allan Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
"I could not praise Tammy and her staff enough, the way they look after my uncle on his last few days. The respect they give my auntie and…"  Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Allan Court is a Newcastle-upon-Tyne care accommodation that takes on nursing, residential and respite needs, while being especially skilled in looking after the needs of those with dementia and ... Read more about Allan Court

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ashbourne Lodge Care Home
The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TW
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 120 reviews
Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mam lives here I would just like to say a big thank you to Emma staff member I asked her if she could check my mam for UTI she did this…"  Read all 120 reviews
  • from £1,193 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

At Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, is a welcoming and friendly setting situated in the lovely area of Ashbrooke. The welcoming patio in the landscaped garden sets the tone for this lovely home, which ... Read more about Ashbourne Lodge Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Briardene Care Home
West Avenue, Billingham TS23 1DA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 54 reviews
Barchester Briardene Care Home, Billingham, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My dear friend has late dementia and needs 1-1 care. I visit her regularly since she was placed at Billingham Briardene. After visiting…"  Read all 54 reviews
  • 34 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

At Briardene, professionals enhance life quality through a high standard of care and support for people living with dementia and associated challenging behaviours. The service is provided by a ... Read more about Barchester Briardene Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Beaconsfield Court Care Home
Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8ES
9.5 115 reviews
Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, Durham
"I regularly visit my friend who is a long term resident at Beaconsfield care home. I am always impressed by the front of house decor and…"  Read all 115 reviews
  • from £1,340 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Located in the attractive town of Barnard Castle in County Durham, Beaconsfield Court is a purpose built care home offering residential and residential dementia care. The extensively trained team ... Read more about Beaconsfield Court Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home
Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 77 reviews
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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"While Trev has been here the staff have been excellent, looked after Trev and we couldn't ask for a better place for him so thank you so…"  Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

Bryony Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Grangetown area and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19. This purpose-built care home provides accommodation in single ... Read more about Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cheviot Court
63 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields NE34 6RF
9.8 56 reviews
Cheviot Court, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
"I find everything to be good and my Mam is well cared for. The staff are really nice and they work very hard.…"  Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,410 / week
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

The skilled team at Cheviot Court offers high-quality care and a warm welcome in a homely setting. Quality permanent and short-term residential care is provided for older people, including those who ... Read more about Cheviot Court

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Defoe Court Care Home
Defoe Crescent, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4JP
9.9 227 reviews
Defoe Court Care Home, Newton Aycliffe, Durham
"The whole team at Defoe Court go over and above to make sure our dad is well looked after. Although he is poorly he really appreciates how…"  Read all 227 reviews
  • from £1,276 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Defoe Court Care Home, located in the friendly town of Newton Aycliffe, provides personalised residential and nursing care to older people. The lovely home offers an ever-popular hairdressing ... Read more about Defoe Court Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Grampian Court Care Home
Grampian Drive, Peterlee SR8 2LR
9.9 224 reviews
Grampian Court Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
"So pleased to have our mam living in Grampian Court where we know she is being well looked after and safe. The staff are kind, caring and…"  Read all 224 reviews
  • from £1,311 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Grampian Court Care Home, situated in the friendly town of Peterlee, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential and residential dementia care. This warm, ... Read more about Grampian Court Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Greenways Court Care Home
Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7EE
9.9 159 reviews
Greenways Court Care Home, Consett, Durham
"My brother has settled well into the home. The staff have got to know him well in a very short time. I go every day to see him and from…"  Read all 159 reviews
  • from £1,287 / week
  • 51 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

In a quiet residential area of Consett, Greenways Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The welcoming home offers many comfortable areas ... Read more about Greenways Court Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hartford Court Care Home
Cumbrian Road, Cramlington NE23 1DA
9.9 113 reviews
Hartford Court Care Home, Cramlington, Northumberland
"I am always happy with the love and care shown to my mum by everyone at Hartford Court, but since she fell a couple of weeks ago their care…"  Read all 113 reviews
  • from £1,428 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Hartford Court Care Home, located in the heart of Cramlington, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. A carefully designed and homely setting, Hartford ... Read more about Hartford Court Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Jack Dormand Care Home
Fourth Street, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4LD
9.9 121 reviews
Jack Dormand Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
"Jack Dormand Care Home in Peterlee provides outstanding care in a warm and supportive environment. My brother is a resident there, and I am…"  Read all 121 reviews
  • from £1,137 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Jack Dormand Care Home, situated just off the coast in the town of Peterlee, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, nursing and nursing dementia care. The ... Read more about Jack Dormand Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Lambton House
New Lambton Village, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6DE
9.8 77 reviews
Lambton House, Houghton le Spring, Durham
"A truly wonderful care home and easily one of the best I have ever visited. The position of the care home is really nice with lovely…"  Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,195 / week
  • 57 Rooms

Lambton House is a family owned residential care home, situated in open countryside on the outskirts of Bournmoor, near to Chester-le-Street & Houghton-le-Spring, not far from the historic city of ... Read more about Lambton House

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Marigold Nursing Home
Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
9.7 95 reviews
Marigold Nursing Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"Care is professional, compassionate, personal. Room is exceptionally clean, warm. Food is excellent, varied and personalised if requested.…"  Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

Marigold Nursing Home in Sunderland offers 24/7 residential care, elderly care, end of life care, respite care and general nursing care, as well as dementia care. All rooms come with an en-suite ... Read more about Marigold Nursing Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Melbury Court Care Home
Old Dryburn Way, Durham DH1 5SE
9.4 136 reviews
Melbury Court Care Home, Durham, Durham
"My Mam was admitted to Melbury Court when she needed nursing care and it was impossible for us as her family to tend to all her care needs…"  Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,360 / week
  • 88 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Melbury Court care home, situated in the historic town of Durham, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, residential and nursing care. The lovely home ... Read more about Melbury Court Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park House
2 Richmond Road, Oxbridge, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 80 reviews
Park House, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I am more than happy with the care I have received by everyone I have encountered with everyone involved. I would highly recommend the…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,025 / week
  • 18 Rooms

Situated In the Oxbridge area of Stockton On Tees, Park House Rest Home is a small family run care home offering residential and residential dementia care while maintaining a homely environment, the ... Read more about Park House

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park House Care Home
Park Lane, Guisborough TS14 6EP
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 188 reviews
Park House Care Home, Guisborough, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The staff at Park House Care Home looked after my father during the last month of his life. They were kind, professional and helpful. The…"  Read all 188 reviews
  • from £1,296 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Situated in the heart of Guisborough, Park House is a luxurious, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia care to older people. The home prides itself on its prime ... Read more about Park House Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Royal Hampton - Ponteland
Meadowfield, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9GX
9.8 71 reviews
Royal Hampton - Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
"My Mum is safe and well cared for by kind and thoughtful staff. The facilities and environment at the home are very good. The events and…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Crown Care

Live in luxury at Royal Hampton, Ponteland - a 73 bed luxurious care centre which has been specifically designed to a very high standard. All residents enjoy a varied lifestyle and will have a ... Read more about Royal Hampton - Ponteland

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Willowdene Care Home
Lizard Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3ET
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 107 reviews
Willowdene Care Home, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Absolutely fantastic! Can not fault the place or staff, they are so friendly, caring and go over and beyond. The activities are stimulating…"  Read all 107 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Welcome to Willowdene. Located between Sedgefield and Fishburn in County Durham on Lizard Lane, just off Salter’s Lane, Willowdene Care Home is nestled in charming rural countryside. The home ... Read more about Willowdene Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Willows
Woodside Resource Centre, Cavendish Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3EB
9.4 41 reviews
The Willows, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"Mum moved into The Willows after being discharged from a six week hospital stay in June 2025. I do believe that without the care and…"  Read all 41 reviews
  • from £1,360 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

The Willows care home provides specialist nursing, residential and dementia care for older people on a respite or permanent basis. Designed for purpose, the home offers ensuite bedrooms that have ... Read more about The Willows

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care