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carehome.co.uk 2024 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South 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

Barchester Bere Grove

Gales Rise, Waterlooville PO8 0WU

9.840 Reviews

33 1

"Following a severe fall & painful hip operation I went to Bere Grove for Respite I had excellent care, kindness & understanding from all..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,600 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Bere Grove Care Home in Horndean, near Portsmouth is a new purpose built home providing residential and dementia care for older people, as well as respite care. Nutritious meals are freshly prepared... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Barchester Cossins House Care Home

1 Downside Road, Downside, Cobham KT11 3LZ

9.8128 Reviews

45 3

"This has been a return visit, and I am pleased to say that Cossins House is as good as it has always been (last visit 3 years ago). Same..."Read all 128 reviews

from £1,992 / week26 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 outdoor... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home

Lilac Lane, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5NU

9.847 Reviews

19 1

"I have enjoyed being well looked after by the staff. Ive enjoyed the food and meeting new people :) Lovely room and view, very..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,300 / week70 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex provides residential care, respite care and dementia care. As well as having an area called Memory Lane which provides care for people... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Bartlett's Residential Care Home

Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP

10125 Reviews

19 3

"Outstanding care & support shown to all residents. The space is beautiful, open, clean and luxurious. The staff are kind, friendly and very..."Read all 125 reviews

from £1,650 / week62 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, residents... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Beachlands Care Home

Marine Parade, Seaford BN25 2PY

9.837 Reviews

24 1

"Thank you so much, Beachlands, for taking care of Mum, 89. A hip replacement and two infections left my Mum in need of respite care after..."Read all 37 reviews

from £997 / week29 Rooms

Beachlands is registered to provide residential care to older people. Beachlands is situated on the seafront in Seaford and is located in close proximity to local amenities, bus and rail links. Many... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Bowercroft

5 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone ME16 8AX

9.750 Reviews

"Our Mum, nan , niece, great- grandmother and great- great- grand mother moved to Bowercroft almost 3 years ago. We entrusted the home and..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,250 / week18 Rooms

Bowercroft, in Maidstone, is a specialist dementia care home, with a team who are experienced in innovative care provision and focus on supporting independent living. All carers are highly-trained... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Churchfields

Pound Lane, Cassington, Oxon, Witney OX29 4BN

9.980 Reviews

12 2

"My mother stayed at Churchfields for a short time for end of life attentive care . During her time there I cannot praise the staff enough..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,400 / week38 Rooms

Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Churchfields, rated Outstanding by the CQC in March 2020, is situated at the heart of the beautiful village of Cassington in West Oxfordshire, close to Eynsham and Witney. Churchfields is part of... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

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

Hillbeck Residential Care Home

Roundwell, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4HN

9.850 Reviews

"The staff at Hillbeck are friendly, approachable and are all excellent. The care and understanding they give to my mother is first class..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,280 / week60 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 village... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Knellwood

83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN

1088 Reviews

"My mother has been a resident since 2024. Every member of staff that my mum interacts with from maintance to activities, the nurses,..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,434 / week52 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
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Knights' Grove Care Home

Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW

9.8115 Reviews

13 1

"My Mother has been a resident of Knights Grove for nearly 4 years during which time she has been very happy and well looked after by the..."Read all 115 reviews

from £1,645 / week56 Rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Knights Grove has been rated 'outstanding' by the CQC (March 2019) and has been purpose-built to offer high levels of tailored short, or long term, care for those living with dementia. They offer a warm... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Lauriston

40 The Green, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0SY

9.9108 Reviews

18 3

"My father was a resident in his final weeks, and I cannot thank the team enough for the support and care they provided. Throughout his..."Read all 108 reviews

from £1,260 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Lauriston offers residential, nursing and dementia care for 60 residents. Every detail of the home is created to enhance the independence and dignity of residents and to foster a community of friendship. The... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care

Maplewood Court

Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA

1049 Reviews

33 1

"My Mum was a resident in Maplewood Court for just over 9 months up until she passed away in July 2026. She really enjoyed her time here,..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,930 / week72 Rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Maplewood Court is a purpose-built care home offering the highest quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a five-star setting. Maplewood Court has 72 individual en-suite rooms... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Merryfield House Nursing Home

33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX

10120 Reviews

14 2

"My Mum has been cared for at Merryfield for 6weeks. The care provided is compassionate and all the staff are warm and made us all feel..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,585 / week24 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’ family,... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Moore Place

Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9LH

9.988 Reviews

15 1

"A very difficult time made easier by the friendliness and professionalism of every one at Mooe Place. My wife was made to feel at home..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,900 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's Moore Place provides luxurious and comfortable surroundings to up to 60 older people whilst providing first-class care and support. Moore Place continues to welcome new residents for quality... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Oak Lodge

Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7EL

9.9143 Reviews

30 3

"My mother has been at Oak Lodge since December 2020, although she now can't do anything for herself, they treat her with the utmost respect..."Read all 143 reviews

from £1,995 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Forest Care Ltd

Oak Lodge is an award winning, CQC ‘Outstanding’ (October 2020) care home offering 24 hour residential and nursing care for up to 60 residents, both permanent and respite. Set within a 300 acre Hampshire... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care

Rookhurst

17 Rookhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2NZ

9.323 Reviews

"My auntie has been at Rookhurst Care Home for a while now and we've been really happy with the care she receives. The staff are always..."Read all 23 reviews

6 Rooms

Group/Owner Trust Care Management Ltd

Rookhurst Lodge provide services to individuals with a diagnosis of learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum disorders, mental health needs and those that display moderate to high behaviours that challenge. Medical... Read more

Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

The Shelley

54 Shelley Road, Worthing BN11 4BX

9.9115 Reviews

"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 / week32 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 established... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care

Wellcross Grange

Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, Horsham RH13 0SY

9.360 Reviews

"I am very grateful to all of the staff at Wellcross Grange for the kindness they showed my Father, although he was not there for long they..."Read all 60 reviews

45 Rooms

Wellcross Grange is rated “OUTSTANDING” by the Care Quality Commission (August 2022). The family owned and run nursing home is rated in the top 4% nationally. Wellcross Grange is a family owned and... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Whiteoaks Rest Home

54-58 The Avenue, Fareham PO14 1NZ

9.462 Reviews

22 1

"...a very dear friend of mine resides at Whiteoaks Rest Home & I visit her nearly every week...I am always very pleased and re-assured when..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,195 / week38 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 Portsmouth. Whiteoaks... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care

Woodpeckers

Sway Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RX

9.9104 Reviews

20 1

"My mother was cared for with compassion and patience in the 2 years she stayed in Woodpeckers we never say any member of staff get cross or..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,328 / week41 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Bordering the New Forest National Park, Woodpeckers enjoys a setting where the landscape becomes part of everyday life. Open views, changing seasons and local wildlife create an atmosphere that is uplifting... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care