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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2023

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South 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

Barchester Cossins House Care Home
1 Downside Road, Downside, Cobham KT11 3LZ
9.8 125 reviews
Barchester Cossins House Care Home, Cobham, Surrey
"What a wonderful experience when we visited my friend's grandmother at Cossins House Care Home. Upon opening we been greeted with a…"  Read all 125 reviews
  • from £1,992 / week
  • 26 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Welcome to Cossins House, a Barchester Care Home located in Cobham, Surrey. Cossins House is a renovated period property set in four acres of beautiful grounds that feature a chicken coop and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bartlett's Residential Care Home
Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP
10 121 reviews
Bartlett's Residential Care Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"My mother spent many happy years at Bartletts before she sadley pased away. The whole family were so grateful to be able to have her spend…"  Read all 121 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Bartlett’s Residential Home offers a serene retreat for older adults, placing personal and social well-being at the heart of everything they do. Nestled within 18 acres of landscaped parkland, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Belvedere House
Weston Acres, Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead SM7 3HB
8.8 56 reviews
Belvedere House, Banstead, Surrey
"My sister and I would like to thank all the staff for their care and assistance on Mums 96th Birthday this week . Catering, admin and bar…"  Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,525 / week
  • 68 Rooms

Belvedere House is located in the pleasant community of Banstead, in Surrey, where it has up to 68 places available for occupancy for a number of personal care needs, including for elderly people ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Blair Park Care Home
2 Beechwood Avenue, Crown Road, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne ME10 2AL
9.8 52 reviews
Blair Park Care Home, Sittingbourne, Kent
"We moved our dad to Blair Park as his dementia advanced too much to be looked after at home and are really pleased with the choice we made.…"  Read all 52 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Charing Healthcare Ltd

Blair Park Care Home is located in Sittingbourne and was formerly used as a doctor's surgery before it was sympathetically converted into a care home for older people. The home provides ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dungate Manor
Flanchford Road, Reigate Heath, Reigate RH2 8QT
9.8 84 reviews
Dungate Manor, Reigate, Surrey
"Our mum Betty came down from Leeds last May. It was a massive transition for us. We or Betty couldn't have been made to feel more welcome…"  Read all 84 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 39 Rooms
Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Welcome to Dungate Manor, a warm and inviting care home nestled in the Surrey community of Reigate. The team specialises in providing compassionate care for elderly individuals with physical ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Excelcare Castlemead Court Care Home
Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell MK16 8HW
9.8 120 reviews
Excelcare Castlemead Court Care Home, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
"I cannot speak highly enough of Castlemead. All the staff are very welcoming, caring and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. The…"  Read all 120 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 79 Rooms
Group/Owner Excelcare

Castlemead Court Care Centre is situated in the heart of historic Newport Pagnell which is a small and thriving market town only a 20-minute drive away from central Milton Keynes. The home has strong ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Fairdene Lodge
14/16 Walsingham Road, Hove BN3 4FF
9.7 35 reviews
Fairdene Lodge, Hove, East Sussex
"My husband has been here since Autumn 2022 and has had excellent, consistently professional care. There are very few staff changes (thanks…"  Read all 35 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner Mrs Maria Holliday-Welch

Fairdene Lodge – Specialist Dementia Care in Brighton Fairdene Lodge provides high-quality residential care exclusively for people living with dementia, including those with more complex ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hale Place Care Solutions
79 Old Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge TN12 5EN
9.5 57 reviews
Hale Place Care Solutions, Tonbridge, Kent
"My mother has been very well cared for in her time at Hale Place. I cannot think of anywhere else I would like my mother to be.…"  Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 13 Rooms

Hale Place has received exemplary inspection reports and highest ratings since 1988 and was rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC in 2015, 2017 and April 2021. Hale Place won multiple National awards in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hillbeck Residential Care Home
Roundwell, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4HN
9.8 49 reviews
Hillbeck Residential Care Home, Maidstone, Kent
"Hillbeck is a very well run care home. I am able to visit my mother whenever I like and the staff are very accommodating and welcoming of…"  Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,230 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Charing Healthcare Ltd

Hillbeck Care Home is located in the Kent countryside, on the outskirts of the village of Bearsted, near Maidstone. Bearsted is a traditional English village featuring quaint cottages, several ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Knellwood
83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN
9.9 87 reviews
Knellwood, Farnborough, Hampshire
"Knellwood always provide excellent care and entertainment, but they excelled in December (as in previous years) with the facilities…"  Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,434 / week
  • 52 Rooms

Knellwood originally opened as a memorial to local servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives in the Second World War and, as both a residential and nursing home, aims to have a positive impact ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Linden House
9 College Road, Epsom KT17 4HF
9.9 118 reviews
Linden House, Epsom, Surrey
"My Mother has been in Linden house since September 2025. I cannot fault the care she has received from all of the staff. It is a very…"  Read all 118 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 32 Rooms

Linden House, ideally located near the scenic Epsom Downs, provides a homely, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for individuals seeking dementia care on a permanent or respite basis. At Linden House, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Merryfield House Nursing Home
33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 116 reviews
Merryfield House Nursing Home, Witney, Oxfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother stayed at Merryfield for 2.5 months until she sadly passed away. The home was so inclusive with amazing staff who truly cared.…"  Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,585 / week
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Located in a beautiful 1922 Cotswold stone manor house, Merryfield House Nursing Home is set in tranquil gardens on the outskirts of Witney market town. Formerly the home of a ‘Witney Blanket’ ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Old Rectory Care Home
New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh TN29 0LE
9.6 63 reviews
Old Rectory Care Home, Romney Marsh, Kent
"I am confident that my Mother is well cared for in a safe, clean & comfortable environment. The staff are all friendly and approachable and…"  Read all 63 reviews
  • from £1,055 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Group/Owner ACI Care

Nestled in the heart of Dymchurch, just a short stroll from the beach, this beautiful Victorian home offers a warm welcome, a strong sense of community and the peace of mind that comes with knowing ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Rayners
Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham HP6 5UH
9.4 62 reviews
Rayners, Amersham, Buckinghamshire
"My mother has been a resident for 16 months. We cannot praise the staff highly enough. They are kind, supportive, interested and caring…"  Read all 62 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Rayners (Extra Care Home) Ltd

Rayners, which was purposely built and developed in 1990 to suit older people's care needs and makes the most of a skilled and friendly team in order to achieve a very high level of customer ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Shelley
54 Shelley Road, Worthing BN11 4BX
9.9 115 reviews
The Shelley, Worthing, West Sussex
"I've been visiting a dear friend of mine for the last 3 1/2 years. I'm not direct family, hence cannot comment on value for money below as…"  Read all 115 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Place Farm House Residential Home Ltd

The Shelley is a 32-bed residential care home set in the residential area of Worthing, 10 minute walk to the seafront. The home has been running for 20 years and the team are proud to have ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Sherwood House
209-211 Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3BU
9.9 72 reviews
Sherwood House, Rochester, Kent
"Sherwood house is a wonderful care home our dad has been there for 3 years now, it has not been an easy journey as he will never settle in…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 32 Rooms

The Home is well supported by a team of fully trained and compassionate staff, who collectively have many years of experience in the care sector. This is the foundation for providing outstanding ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Stone House Nursing Home
44 Bishopstone Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8QX
10 93 reviews
Stone House Nursing Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"My mother is always very well looked after, with staff ensuring she is comfortable- with social and medical needs promptly addressed. Any…"  Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,880 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Stone House Nursing Home provides care and support to older people living in Aylesbury. The home was built in 1862 and is located in five acres of grounds. Residents receive round the clock ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Whiteoaks Rest Home
54-58 The Avenue, Fareham PO14 1NZ
9.2 61 reviews
Whiteoaks Rest Home, Fareham, Hampshire
"I am being treated very well, carers are considerate and polite. I am on gluten free diet and this is catered for.…"  Read all 61 reviews
  • from £1,195 / week
  • 38 Rooms

Whiteoaks Rest Home is an award winning, well-established, family-run residential home, situated in the idyllic town of Fareham, located between the two historic cities of Southampton and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Woodley Grange
Winchester Hill, Romsey SO51 7NU
9.8 100 reviews
Woodley Grange, Romsey, Hampshire
"Woodley Grange has provided a varied and fun activity schedule that has kept my mum entertained and busy throughout November. A special…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,351 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Manucourt Ltd

Woodley Grange Care Home is registered to provide care for the elderly with a wide range of needs and offers the highest standards of residential and dementia care. Set amongst beautiful grounds ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Woodpeckers
Sway Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RX
9.9 100 reviews
Woodpeckers, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
"I have been here since November '25. Very happy here. Everyone very kind, helpful and caring and makes you feel very welcomed. Nothing…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,328 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Originally a private residence, Woodpeckers has been tastefully extended and adapted to provide every modern convenience, while still retaining a homely atmosphere. Residents enjoy companionship ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care