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carehome.co.uk 2023 Top 20 Care Home Awards

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

9.576 Reviews

"Mam responds better with some carers more than others, the ones my mum has trust in. I am happy with the others can be not as caring in my..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,335 / weekSize 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 Alzheimer's. Carers... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Ashbourne Lodge Care Home

The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TW

10122 Reviews

"Genuinely, the staff are fantastic. I know my mother is being well looked after. They are all attentive and are more than happy to answer..."Read all 122 reviews

from £1,193 / weekSize 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 offers... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Barchester Briardene Care Home

West Avenue, Billingham TS23 1DA

9.964 Reviews

23 1

"Overall the home is outstanding. The staff are brilliant, very caring and great at their jobs in every aspect. The standard of care..."Read all 64 reviews

Size 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 multi-disciplinary... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Nursing Care
Mental Health Care

Beaconsfield Court Care Home

Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8ES

9.4119 Reviews

"Excellent care and facilities received at all times since admission. I intend spending the rest of retirement here. It supports all my..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,340 / weekSize 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 will... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ

1084 Reviews

12 1

"I find that Bryony Lodge very welcoming each time I call to see my sister. Lynne is happy & felt well cared for..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 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 occupancy... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Cheviot Court

63 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields NE34 6RF

9.862 Reviews

28 3

"Well what can I say. My mam, Alice, went into Cheviot Court for respite back in April 2025 for 8 weeks. After 4 weeks she decided she..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,502 / weekSize 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 are... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Defoe Court Care Home

Defoe Crescent, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4JP

9.7227 Reviews

"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 / weekSize 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 salon,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Grampian Court Care Home

Grampian Drive, Peterlee SR8 2LR

9.9229 Reviews

"When searching for a care home for my mother in law I was basically felt lost struggling to find the right place but then luckily enough we..."Read all 229 reviews

from £1,311 / weekSize 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, welcoming... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Greenways Court Care Home

Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7EE

9.9164 Reviews

29 1

"The home is well run by the senior staff who are always available. The catering staff are very helpful and very aware of what residents..."Read all 164 reviews

from £1,287 / weekSize 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 for... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Hartford Court Care Home

Cumbrian Road, Cramlington NE23 1DA

9.8116 Reviews

8 1

"From admission onwards dad has had a positive experience at HC. The care team and activities team are committed and dedicated to..."Read all 116 reviews

from £1,428 / weekSize 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 Court... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Jack Dormand Care Home

Fourth Street, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4LD

9.9104 Reviews

"The rooms are clean + tidy, beds made everyday, it's like being at home. Staff are friendly and very caring with their residents nothing is..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,137 / weekSize 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 home... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Mental Health Care

Lambton House

New Lambton Village, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6DE

9.987 Reviews

301 3

"Lambton House is a welcoming, lovely care home, in beautiful surroundings, (which reminds my big sister of the farmhouse and surroundings..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,195 / weekSize 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 Durham. With... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Marigold Nursing Home

Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ

9.799 Reviews

12 2

"My Husband has been a resident in Marigold for nearly a month and I can not thank the team enough for the exemplary care they provide they..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 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 facility,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Melbury Court Care Home

Old Dryburn Way, Durham DH1 5SE

9.7149 Reviews

23 1

"My Mam has been at Bishop Auckland Hospital on a frailty ward following a fall where she sustained a fractured wrist. She was accepted at..."Read all 149 reviews

from £1,286 / weekSize 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 offers... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Park House

2 Richmond Road, Oxbridge, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DS

1084 Reviews

"I love being in Park House. I feel welcome and I appreciate that. The staff is very helpful and dedicated and so helpful and very polite. I..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,025 / weekSize 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 home... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Park House Care Home

Park Lane, Guisborough TS14 6EP

9.8190 Reviews

"Park House is a wonderful care home. It has excellent facilities, very kind caring staff, delicious food, and a provides excellent care..."Read all 190 reviews

from £1,296 / weekSize 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 location... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Royal Hampton Care Home

Meadowfield, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9GX

9.874 Reviews

23 1

"I have been treated with kindness, consideration and dignity much to the credit of all staff and management. A difficult time for me made..."Read all 74 reviews

Size 73 rooms

Group/Owner Crown Care Group

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 package... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

St Joseph's Home

Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7QA

9.939 Reviews

Size 58 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

The Willows

Woodside Resource Centre, Cavendish Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3EB

9.546 Reviews

18 3

"My wife marjorie is a resident at the willows the care is exerlent i can not fault any of staff from julie manageress 2 all the staff they..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,448 / weekSize 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 been... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Willowdene Care Home

Lizard Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3ET

9.9113 Reviews

"Reception staff greeted us warmly. The home was impeccably well kept clean and tidy. The care towards my mam was lovely and she seems so..."Read all 113 reviews

Size 48 rooms

Group/Owner Highgate Care Services 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 is... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care