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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2024

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards North East England 2024


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2024 Awards.

Winners ordered alphabetically

Ashbourne Lodge Care Home
The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TW
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 122 reviews
Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ashlea Lodge Care Home
Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland SR4 7AF
9.9 67 reviews
Ashlea Lodge Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"We as a family would like to say a massive thank you to all the wonderful people in every department that work at Ashlea loge each and…"  Read all 67 reviews
  • 38 Rooms
Group/Owner Orchard Healthcare Group

Ashlea Lodge Care Home in Sunderland provides residential care, respite care and specialist dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting. Part of Orchard Healthcare Group, the home offers cosy ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Briardene Care Home
West Avenue, Billingham TS23 1DA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 58 reviews
Barchester Briardene Care Home, Billingham, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My Mum lived in the Billingham Briardene Care Home for around 5 years where she received the most amazing care. She had some complex and…"  Read all 58 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

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Beaconsfield Court Care Home
Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8ES
9.5 117 reviews
Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, Durham
"Mum has settled here very quickly. I believe this has been helped by the fantastic staff who she gets along with very well. They have…"  Read all 117 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

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
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Mother-in-law has been well cared for since coming in Dec 2024. She has been failing recently but suddenly because much more unwell last…"  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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Eden Cottage Care Home
37 Cobden Street, Darlington DL1 4JF
9.7 65 reviews
Eden Cottage Care Home, Darlington, Durham
"My 86-yr old father spent the final 6 months of his life in Eden Cottage. As an advanced Parkinson's sufferer he needed help with every…"  Read all 65 reviews
  • 25 Rooms

Eden Cottage is a “home from home” where residents can feel at home in a friendly, secure and relaxed environment. Professionals strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Falstone Court Care Home
Cliffe Park, Whitburn Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9NQ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 80 reviews
Falstone Court Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mum was at Falstone Court for just over 2 years. At first, it was difficult for Mum adjusting to a new home, with the great patience and…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,276 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Located close to the seafront in Roker, Sunderland, Falstone Court is a purpose-built care home with 40 beds offering residential dementia care. The extensively trained team will deliver all the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Grampian Court Care Home
Grampian Drive, Peterlee SR8 2LR
9.9 227 reviews
Grampian Court Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
"My aunt is 98yrs old, with vascular dementia and we had to move her from another care home where she wasn't happy. The carers are…"  Read all 227 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Grange
Southburn Terrace, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring DH4 7AW
9.6 28 reviews
The Grange, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear
"The staff were very helpful and friendly and a big shoutout to Carl an asset to the care home. Every time I visited there was plenty of…"  Read all 28 reviews
  • from £897 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Group/Owner Exclusive Care Group

The Grange Care Home offers residential care in a newly refurbished environment located in a quiet village setting in New Herrington, Houghton le Spring. The home has 35 bedrooms, all with en ... Read more

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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Heatherdale
Grey House, South Broomhill, Morpeth NE65 9RT
9.8 71 reviews
Heatherdale, Morpeth, Northumberland
"My wife has been resident.at Heatherdale since December 2024. I cannot express how absolutely impressed I am by her standard of care, the…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,099 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Heatherdale is a luxury residential care home, situated in the village of Broomhill in Morpeth. The beautiful home sits in private grounds, in the small, quiet village in the heart of Northumberland. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Jack Dormand Care Home
Fourth Street, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4LD
9.9 101 reviews
Jack Dormand Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
"This has to be one of the best care homes around. Constant high standard of care and inclusion. The interaction of staff with my mother is…"  Read all 101 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

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
9.9 80 reviews
Lambton House, Houghton le Spring, Durham
"5 star ratings for an outstanding care home. My Mam was only here for respite after being in hospital. She received first class care…"  Read all 80 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

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Manor House Whickham
Banktop, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4AT
9.8 57 reviews
The Manor House Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
"My mother was a resident in the chesters unit, in The Manor House prior to her death in April 2026. Care staff were very professional and…"  Read all 57 reviews
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Hadrian Healthcare Ltd

The Manor House Whickham is registered for seventy-five adults, fully resourced and expertly staffed to carry out professional care provision, with a versatile outlook towards clients' ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Maple Lodge Care Home
Woolwich Road, Witherwack, Sunderland SR5 5SF
9.8 78 reviews
Maple Lodge Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"My mother stayed here for 2 weeks respite while family were on holiday. Mam was well cared for and enjoyed her time there especially the…"  Read all 78 reviews
  • from £1,296 / week
  • 46 Rooms
Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Maple Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Witherwack suburb and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19. The Bridges Shopping Centre is just one mile away. This purpose ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Marigold Nursing Home
Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
9.8 98 reviews
Marigold Nursing Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"Since my wife was admitted in October 2025 after a nine-week hospital stay, the care and attention have been excellent. It could not be…"  Read all 98 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

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
9.6 138 reviews
Melbury Court Care Home, Durham, Durham
"Melbury Court is well run - rooms are clean and tidy. Staff very helpful and friendly. My father is very content here, which is great to…"  Read all 138 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Clare's Court Care Home
Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5QH
9.6 117 reviews
St Clare's Court Care Home, Newton Aycliffe, Durham
"My mum is currently a resident at St Clare Court Nursing Home, and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. Every member of staff…"  Read all 117 reviews
  • from £1,304 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Ideally situated near the vibrant town centre of Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, St Clare’s Court is a friendly, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia care. A ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Willows
Woodside Resource Centre, Cavendish Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3EB
9.2 42 reviews
The Willows, Middlesbrough, Cleveland & Teesside
"My dad has been a resident of the Willows since September 2024. At the time of entering the Willows my dad, who has advanced dementia, was…"  Read all 42 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

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