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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2024

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
9.8 34 reviews
Barchester Bere Grove, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"My father came for respite for 2 weeks after a hospital stay after breaking his ankle. Main goal was to get him mobile enough to return…"  Read all 34 reviews
  • from £1,747 / week
  • 60 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 ... Read more about Barchester Bere Grove

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
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
Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home
Lilac Lane, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5NU
9.8 41 reviews
Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home, Pevensey, East Sussex
"I am extremely happy at the home. The staff are wonderful and cannot do enough to help me. The facilities and activities are great. I…"  Read all 41 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 70 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 ... Read more about Barchester Sycamore Grove 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
Beachlands Care Home
Marine Parade, Seaford BN25 2PY
9.8 35 reviews
Beachlands Care Home, Seaford, East Sussex
"My mother has been a resident here in Beachlands since the beginning of the year as at 96 years of age and with failing sight she was no…"  Read all 35 reviews
  • from £980 / week
  • 29 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 ... Read more about Beachlands Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bowercroft
5 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone ME16 8AX
9.7 50 reviews
Bowercroft, Maidstone, Kent
"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 / week
  • 18 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 about Bowercroft

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Churchfields
Pound Lane, Cassington, Oxon, Witney OX29 4BN
9.9 76 reviews
Churchfields, Witney, Oxfordshire
"My mother was resident at Churchfields just under a year. In that short time, she enjoyed a better life than in the years before which had…"  Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 38 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 about Churchfields

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability 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
Knights' Grove Care Home
Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW
9.9 113 reviews
Knights' Grove Care Home, Southampton, Hampshire
"Mum has been very well looked after by staff. They have updated us and looked after my dad really well too. Nurses have been good as has…"  Read all 113 reviews
  • from £1,645 / week
  • 56 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 ... Read more about Knights' Grove Care Home

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Lauriston
40 The Green, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0SY
9.9 100 reviews
Lauriston, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
"My Mum spent almost two years at Lauriston in the dementia unit, after a long stay in hospital. It was such a relief when she arrived and…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,190 / week
  • 60 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 ... Read more about Lauriston

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Maplewood Court
Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA
10 39 reviews
Maplewood Court, Maidstone, Kent
"Just want to say the most caring and compassionate team I've ever met. Wouldn't want to send my mother anywhere else very happy with all…"  Read all 39 reviews
  • from £1,930 / week
  • 72 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 about Maplewood Court

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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
Moore Place
Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9LH
9.9 87 reviews
Moore Place, Esher, Surrey
"My wife went into Moore Place for one week. From the start staff making the arrangements were excellent - very flexible over dates, choice…"  Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 60 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 ... Read more about Moore Place

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Oak Lodge
Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7EL
9.9 142 reviews
Oak Lodge, Basingstoke, Hampshire
"Dad has lived at Oak Lodge for six months. I have peace of mind that he is well cared for by friendly, professional, and caring staff.…"  Read all 142 reviews
  • from £1,995 / week
  • 60 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 ... Read more about Oak Lodge

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Rookhurst
17 Rookhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2NZ
9.3 19 reviews
Rookhurst, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
"I know my uncle is in the very best care we could wish for here, I'm so grateful for all the caring and kind staff who give him the best…"  Read all 19 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 ... Read more about Rookhurst

Younger Adult Care Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health 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
Wellcross Grange
Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, Horsham RH13 0SY
9.3 55 reviews
Wellcross Grange, Horsham, West Sussex
"I am very pleased with the care my mum receives at this care home. She is always happy and relaxed when I visit, which gives me great peace…"  Read all 55 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 ... Read more about Wellcross Grange

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