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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2025

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
10 112 reviews
Barchester Westergate House Care Home, Arundel, West Sussex
"This care home has an excellent standard, the staff are very professional, interact with each resident as individuals and demonstrate…"  Read all 112 reviews
  • from £1,906 / week
  • 79 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 Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Bartlett's Residential Care Home
Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP
10 120 reviews
Bartlett's Residential Care Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"In its beautiful rural setting Bartlett's really does excel in providing a unique environment in every respect for the elderly in need of…"  Read all 120 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Beechwood Grove
44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 91 reviews
Beechwood Grove, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Mum, who lives with dementia, moved into Beechwood Grove in August 2025. The home is unlike any other that we visited. It is more like a…"  Read all 91 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 61 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 60 individual en-suite rooms ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Belmore Lodge
20/22 Milford Road, Lymington SO41 8DJ
10 117 reviews
Belmore Lodge, Lymington, Hampshire
"My auntie has been a resident for 3 year's now, I visit once a week and take her out. She is allways clean and tidy. The staff are all…"  Read all 117 reviews
  • from £1,411 / week
  • 56 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Purpose-built in an 'arts and crafts' style, Belmore Lodge occupies a stately position close to the historic market town of Lymington, which nestles between the beautiful south coast and the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Breton Court
Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 81 reviews
Breton Court, Tenterden, Kent
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Cant say enough about all the staff so caring & friendly, always made to feel welcome. Care is above & beyond.…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 28 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
The Bridge Care Home
Brunel Way, Dartford DA1 5FW
10 75 reviews
The Bridge Care Home, Dartford, Kent
"We have been visiting our friend for over a year at the Bridge Care Home and would have no hesitation in recommending the Care Home to…"  Read all 75 reviews
  • 71 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Chartwell House
26 Draco Drive, Off Star Lane, Broadstairs CT9 4FY
10 53 reviews
Chartwell House, Broadstairs, Kent
"Mum has been so well cared for, it has given us enormous peace of mind. She has been made welcome, comfortable and included.…"  Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 78 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 Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Churchfields
Pound Lane, Cassington, Oxon, Witney OX29 4BN
9.9 80 reviews
Churchfields, Witney, Oxfordshire
"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 / 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Clarendon House Care Home
Cornwall's Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP
9.8 54 reviews
Clarendon House Care Home, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
"Good secure site for residents, room good size. Everything available for the needs. Staff very helpful and friendly. Site very well kept…"  Read all 54 reviews
  • 65 Rooms
Group/Owner Crown Care

Clarendon House is located in the heart of Buckingham town centre, close to amenities and at the centre of the community. With care and support facilities being taken to a new level, a real ‘Home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Grange Care Centre
25 Church Green, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon SN7 8HU
9.7 76 reviews
The Grange Care Centre, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
"I cannot praise the staff at The Grange Stanford (who have been looking after my mum for the last 8 months) enough, they are so kind,…"  Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 49 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hyllden Heights
Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ
9.9 38 reviews
Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge, Kent
"My father-in-law had become frail and unable to go out alone, but remained fiercely independent and resistant to 'being cared for'. He…"  Read all 38 reviews
  • from £1,930 / week
  • 78 Rooms
Group/Owner Oakland Care

Situated in Hildenborough near Tonbridge in Kent, Hyllden Heights care home offers a unique rural location and luxury living. Hyllden Heights is a purpose-built care home offering 76 private, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Knellwood
83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN
9.9 87 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 87 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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Loose Court Care Home
Rushmead Drive, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9UD
9.8 56 reviews
Loose Court Care Home, Maidstone, Kent
"I have nothing but respect & gratitude to all the staff for the care and compassion shown to my mum. From the first day she was welcomed…"  Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 42 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Maplewood Court
Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA
10 40 reviews
Maplewood Court, Maidstone, Kent
"Although my father wasn't at Maplewood Court for very long, he received the very best care and attention. After a difficult two week stay…"  Read all 40 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

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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Mornington Court
7 Barrs Avenue, New Milton BH25 5HL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 46 reviews
Mornington Court, New Milton, Hampshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Both management and staff are outstanding. I am a husband of a resident and I am permitted to use the home as my second home. I go home in…"  Read all 46 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 57 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 ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Newbury Grove
370 London Road, Newbury RG14 2QH
9.9 96 reviews
Newbury Grove, Newbury, Berkshire
"Dad moved in at the beginning of March and settled in very easily. He's enjoying the food and many of the activities. If the weather…"  Read all 96 reviews
  • from £1,776 / week
  • 68 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Nectan's Residential Care Home
3-9 Cantelupe Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG
9.6 18 reviews
St Nectan's Residential Care Home, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
"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 / week
  • 35 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 ... Read more

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

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Vine House Older Persons Residence
Vanzell Road, Easebourne Lane, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 9AZ
10 92 reviews
Vine House Older Persons Residence, Midhurst, West Sussex
"Since my grandma arrived at Vine House, I have been extremely pleased with the level of care she receives and how clean and well-managed…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 17 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 Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Wisteria Lodge
82 London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 0BU
9.7 49 reviews
Wisteria Lodge, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"Mum and Dad are receiving excellent care at Wisteria Lodge. There is genuine consideration for their wellbeing and everything is handled…"  Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 30 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 ... Read more

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