Select Awards Year, Region or Category

carehome.co.uk 2023 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South West 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 Upton Bay Care Home

1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY

10115 Reviews

42 1

"Staying here for 1 week respite after operation I found it helped me get on my feet. Everyone was so kind and helpful which made my stay so..."Read all 115 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

9.6163 Reviews

"The staff and food were great. Overall the quality of care very good. The room was clean with plenty of storage and a good size. Pleasant..."Read all 163 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

10108 Reviews

30 1

"Very welcoming on arrival. The home is very clean and beautifully furnished. Staff are very helpful - nothing is too much trouble...."Read all 108 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

Branksome Heights Nursing Home

44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA

9.9134 Reviews

"We are delighted with the care that my brother is receiving at Branksome Heights. There is a lovely atmosphere at the Home and everyone is..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Branksome Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing and Residential home for people who demand the finest environment for quality care in the Bournemouth and Dorset areas. Architects have come up with a design... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Canford Chase

40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6EU

9.8101 Reviews

27 1

"I would like to thank the staff of Canford Chase for the care and love they have given my 2 friends. One had a massive stroke and not..."Read all 101 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

Dove Court

Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD

10103 Reviews

23 1

"Lovely home, like a little seaside boutique hotel, caring staff, lots to do for residents would highly recommend it..."Read all 103 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

1073 Reviews

13 1

"Doveridge is not just a care home, it's a family. The care and kindness given to residents goes beyond and above. Residents are treated..."Read all 73 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

Fitzwarren House

Kingsdown Road, Swindon SN3 4TD

9.9129 Reviews

13 3

"Mum was in Fitzwarren House for palliative care. In addition to medical care, the Nursing Team treated Mum with profound compassion and..."Read all 129 reviews

from £1,662 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Fitzwarren House provides high-quality residential dementia care, nursing care, and short-stay respite care. Accommodating up to 64 residents, the Swindon home is known for its strong community and supportive,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Harbour Rise

18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN

10183 Reviews

"After sadly suffering a fall at home and then enduring a period of being moved between numerous hospital and rehab stays, Mum was..."Read all 183 reviews

from £1,550 / 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

Kimberley Court

Kimberley Close, Crantock Street, Newquay TR7 1JG

9.879 Reviews

17 2

"I was recommended to view this care home and I must say I am extremely pleased with everything that I have witnessed. My mother has complex..."Read all 79 reviews

from £1,695 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor’s Kimberley Court, in Newquay, is a purpose-built home supporting up to 36 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle. It is located in a quiet area of the town whilst being within approximately... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Lincombe Manor Care Centre

Middle Lincombe Road, Torquay TQ1 2AF

9.8132 Reviews

16 1

"My father was placed into Lincombe Manor at the end of Marvh 2026, originally for respite as his health had significantly deteriorated the..."Read all 132 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Manor Life

Lincombe Manor Care Centre is set in the beautiful mature grounds of the magnificent Grade II listed Manor House, the Lincombe Manor Care Centre offers expert residential and quality nursing care, set... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing 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 £1,000 / 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

10182 Reviews

13 1

"I regularly visited my uncle who was a resident here for over 3 years in both Redgrove and Springbank units. He was very happy here, the..."Read all 182 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

9.958 Reviews

12 1

"Mum came to the home for respite care after a period of illness. She was made to feel very welcome from the day she arrived. Her room was..."Read all 58 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

9.866 Reviews

17 1

"From the moment you walk through the door, this doesn't feel like a care home - it feels like a welcoming hotel and, more importantly, like..."Read all 66 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

Seymour Court

Glen Road, Mannamead, Plymouth PL3 5AP

9.5100 Reviews

from £1,315 / weekSize 37 rooms

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Seaton

Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2AN

8.933 Reviews

"Dad has been in the home since March 2025. It was unexpected, not what dad was planning , however he has never asked to leave, which says a..."Read all 33 reviews

Size 30 rooms

Group/Owner Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd

The Seaton Nursing Home is rated 'outstanding' by the CQC (February 2021) and is located in an elegant Georgian building with its own private gardens and is situated less than a quarter of a mile from... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection

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

10297 Reviews

"I visit Norma regularly. The staff are always welcoming and make it a comfortable environment for visitors and so nice to see Norma..."Read all 297 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

1082 Reviews

17 1

"Always friendly and well-staffed. Residents have lots of activities to choose from, so no one can feel excluded. Flowers so welcoming, and..."Read all 82 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

Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)

53 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9QS

1053 Reviews

"Our dear mum has been at Wisteria House for two years. Finding the right words regarding the care they have provided her and the support..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd

Wisteria House in Hooe, Plymstock specialises in 'quality of life' for elderly people living with dementia. The home offers high quality and comfortable furnishings to include very stimulating lounge/diners... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care