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carehome.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South East England 2025

These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2025 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Barchester Westergate House Care Home
Denmans Lane, Fontwell, Arundel BN18 0SU
"After careful consideration we decided this was the best home for my Mother Lesley, and we were not disappointed with our choice, from the..."Read all 114 reviews

from £1,906 / week79 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Westergate House is a former stately home set in extensive grounds and nestled in the South Downs, close to Arundel and on the outskirts of the Cathedral City of Chichester. It offers comfortable... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Bartlett's Residential Care Home
Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP
"I cannot speak too highly of Bartletts. It has been my mum's home for a few years now, and I cannot fault it. The staff are outstanding -..."Read all 126 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
Beechwood Grove
44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH
"Right from the initial phone call to enquire about respite care for mum I just knew we were talking to the right people. From start to..."Read all 100 reviews

from £1,600 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Beechwood Grove is a purpose-built care home offering the highest quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a five-star setting. Beechwood Grove has been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Belmore Lodge
20/22 Milford Road, Lymington SO41 8DJ
"Belmore Lodge is a wonderful & caring place for residents. My father is treated with dignity & kindness at all times. Staff are fantastic..."Read all 125 reviews

from £1,411 / week56 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Belmore Lodge offers a setting that feels both elegant and familiar. Situated close to the historic market town of Lymington and the beauty of the New Forest, the home combines care with an atmosphere... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Breton Court
Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE
"Mum is very happy and settled. Considered this her home from day 1 and loves the staff. This gives me the peace of mind to know she is..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,595 / week28 rooms

Group/Owner A Better Care

Breton Court is set in an idyllic residential location in the village of St Michaels, just minutes away from the beautiful town of Tenterden. A truly dedicated team provide residential care, day care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Chartwell House
26 Draco Drive, Off Star Lane, Broadstairs CT9 4FY
"I visited my mum for the first time since she moved into the home two weeks previously. Her room is lovely and very much her own. The home..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,595 / week78 rooms

Group/Owner Boutique Care Homes

Chartwell House is located in Broadstairs, Kent. The home features high-quality interiors and offers a warm and tranquil environment where comfort meets elegance. The team strive to value and empower... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Churchfields
Pound Lane, Cassington, Oxon, Witney OX29 4BN
"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
Clarendon House Care Home
Cornwall's Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP
"Mum has been a resident here for almost four years and throughout that time she has been treated with kindness, dignity and genuine..."Read all 56 reviews

65 rooms

Group/Owner Crown Care Group

Clarendon House Care Home is a luxury care home in Buckingham, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older adults across Buckinghamshire. Rated Good in all categories by the Care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hyllden Heights
Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ
"Both my parents developed dementia and refused proper care in their own home. A care home was the only option. We chose Hyllden Heights as..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,930 / week78 rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Situated in Hildenborough near Tonbridge in Kent, Hyllden Heights care home is a purpose-built care home offering 76 private, en-suite rooms, as well as carefully designed living spaces across the home,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Knellwood
83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN
"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
Loose Court Care Home
Rushmead Drive, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9UD
"Finding a home for mum was a worrying and scary time. The management who visited us explained so well and invited Mum and my sister and I..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,600 / week42 rooms

Group/Owner Regal Care Trading Ltd

A Forty one bedroom luxury care home, Loose Court treats elderly people with physical frailties, while being particularly suited and experienced in improving the day-to-day health and lifestyles of dementia... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Maplewood Court
Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA
"A fantastic nursing and care home. The facilities are excellent, both indoor and outdoor. a few more parking spaces would be handy, but not..."Read all 50 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
"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

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’ family,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Mornington Court
7 Barrs Avenue, New Milton BH25 5HL
"We could not be happier with our experience of Mornington Court so far. My recently widowed mother has been warmly welcomed into this..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,750 / week57 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Mornington Court Care Home in New Milton is part of the award-winning Cinnamon Care Collection, and is proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home in the South East Region, in the carehome.co.uk... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Newbury Grove
370 London Road, Newbury RG14 2QH
"I would like to thank the manager and all of the staff at Newbury Grove very much, for looking after my mother during her final months of..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,876 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Newbury Grove offers quality nursing, dementia and residential care on a permanent and short-term basis. The home is close to Newbury town centre in a pleasant residential area, and is arranged into... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Nectan's Residential Care Home
3-9 Cantelupe Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG
"My mum has been living at St Nectans Residential Care Home for some time now, and I can honestly say the difference it has made to both her..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,195 / week35 rooms

Nestled in the charming seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea, St Nectan's Residential Care Home offers a haven of comfort and care with the gentle sea breeze as a constant companion. As a friendly 35-bed care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Bridge Care Home
Brunel Way, Dartford DA1 5FW
"The Bridge care home staff arranged a wonderful fine dining experience for my mother in law, including her son, daughter, daughter in law..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,700 / week71 rooms

The Bridge Luxury Care Home, in Dartford, redefines the standards of upscale care. They ensure that the residents experience a unique blend of well-being, expert dementia care, cutting-edge technology,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Grange Care Centre
25 Church Green, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon SN7 8HU
"Having received excellent care at a hospice in Oxford, the care and health team decided that mum's needs would be better met at a nursing..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,450 / week49 rooms

Group/Owner Forest Healthcare

Welcome to The Grange Care Centre in Faringdon. Situated in the tranquil village of Stanford in the Vale, the charming home offers 24-hour nursing care for adults, on a long-term basis or for short-term... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Shelley
54 Shelley Road, Worthing BN11 4BX
"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 116 reviews

from £1,400 / 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, a 10-minute walk to the seafront. The home has been running for 21 years, and the team are proud to have established... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Vine House Older Persons Residence
Vanzell Road, Easebourne Lane, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 9AZ
"Hospital pressure caused me to find Respite for my wife quickly and fortunately three people recommended Vine House for its care and..."Read all 93 reviews

from £1,375 / week17 rooms

Vine House is a small, private, family-run residential home which has enjoyed considerable acclaim and many accolades over 35+ years. They pride themselves on their welcoming and homely atmosphere in... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Wisteria Lodge
82 London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 0BU
"Mum moved into WL, after a stay in hospital, for 2/3 weeks respite care. Within a few days she decided she wanted to stay permenently, her..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,550 / week30 rooms

Wisteria Lodge is a family owned, happy care home providing nursing for the discerning elderly in Horndean, Waterlooville. A recent innovative extension provides beautifully well-appointed rooms with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care