Select Awards Year, Region or Category
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
9.8 124 reviews
Barchester Cossins House Care Home, Cobham, Surrey
"I was really impressed about the carehome when I visited a friend. Very neat, feels like home, and well organised and it is clear that…"  Read all 124 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 about Barchester Cossins House Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bartlett's Residential Care Home
Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP
10 119 reviews
Bartlett's Residential Care Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"Our experience has been that the staff at Bartlett's are very caring and compassionate and they have gone above and beyond to make Mum and…"  Read all 119 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 about Bartlett's Residential Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Belvedere House
Weston Acres, Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead SM7 3HB
8.8 55 reviews
Belvedere House, Banstead, Surrey
"My dear mum 92 has been a resident for nearly a year. It was a difficult transition for me but all the staff from the administration at the…"  Read all 55 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 about Belvedere House

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
9.7 51 reviews
Blair Park Care Home, Sittingbourne, Kent
"The staff team at Blair Park are excellent. Everyone from the management to the housekeeping all do such an important job in keeping people…"  Read all 51 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 about Blair Park Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dungate Manor
Flanchford Road, Reigate Heath, Reigate RH2 8QT
9.8 81 reviews
Dungate Manor, Reigate, Surrey
"Dad has resided at Dungate for almost 3 years. Whilst his health has naturally deteriorated, as a family we rest in the knowledge that he…"  Read all 81 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 about Dungate Manor

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
9.8 118 reviews
Excelcare Castlemead Court Care Home, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
"From initial contact and viewing of the premises, Castlemead stood out as special. During the hardest time of our lives, they showed us…"  Read all 118 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 about Excelcare Castlemead Court Care Home

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 29 reviews
Fairdene Lodge, Hove, East Sussex
"My mother first arrived at Fairdene Lodge in February 2025, after a short spell in hospital.. The change in my mother in the last year is…"  Read all 29 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 42 Rooms

Fairdene Lodge – Compassionate, Personalised Care in Brighton Fairdene Lodge in Brighton provides high-quality residential care for older people, including individuals living with dementia and ... Read more about Fairdene Lodge

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
"Since mum has been at Hale Place I have seen her thrive and become more outgoing and sociable. I cannot fault the staff nor facilities, as…"  Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,800 / 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 about Hale Place Care Solutions

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hillbeck Residential Care Home
Roundwell, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4HN
9.8 48 reviews
Hillbeck Residential Care Home, Maidstone, Kent
"I stayed at Hillbeck for 2 and half weeks for respite care following a stay in hospital. During my time here it has opened up a whole new…"  Read all 48 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 about Hillbeck Residential Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Knellwood
83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN
9.9 85 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 85 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 about Knellwood

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 £1,300 / 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 about Linden House

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 about Merryfield House Nursing Home

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 62 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 62 reviews
  • from £1,005 / 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 about Old Rectory Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Rayners
Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham HP6 5UH
9.7 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 about Rayners

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 about The Shelley

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 about Sherwood House

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Stone House Nursing Home
44 Bishopstone Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8QX
9.9 90 reviews
Stone House Nursing Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"My parents in law have settled in very well and seem very happy. The staff have been very caring and considerate and have got to know my…"  Read all 90 reviews
  • from £1,665 / 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 about Stone House Nursing Home

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
9.1 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 about Whiteoaks Rest Home

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 about Woodley Grange

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Woodpeckers
Sway Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RX
9.9 99 reviews
Woodpeckers, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
"My mother had a chest infection after Xmas it left her feeling very depressed. I can't express how patient the staff have been with mum.…"  Read all 99 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 about Woodpeckers

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