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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

10115 Reviews

30 1

"I spent a week at Westergate Nursing Home in August 2026 while recovering from a total knee replacement. Set in a beautifully converted..."Read all 115 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Bartlett's Residential Care Home

Portway Road, Stone, Aylesbury HP17 8RP

10129 Reviews

19 3

"I live in Canada. I visited Bartlett Care Home to see my sister. I was pleasantly surprised to find that everything in this carehome was..."Read all 129 reviews

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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Beechwood Grove

44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH

9.9102 Reviews

36 1

"My mother was a resident at Beechwood Grove for almost 3 years. During her stay I knew that she was being well cared for which was a great..."Read all 102 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 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 been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Belmore Lodge

20/22 Milford Road, Lymington SO41 8DJ

10126 Reviews

22 2

"My father spent 18 months in Belmore Lodge before his passing, he was exceptionally well cared for by lovely attentive staff. It has a very..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,411 / weekSize 56 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care

Breton Court

Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE

9.982 Reviews

13 2

"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 / weekSize 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 care... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability Care

Chartwell House

26 Draco Drive, Off Star Lane, Broadstairs CT9 4FY

1059 Reviews

47 1

"Only here for respite care for 2wks. Staff have been very friendly & helpful. Food has improved since new chef has arrived. Pillows need..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,595 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Churchfields

Pound Lane, Cassington, Oxon, Witney OX29 4BN

9.988 Reviews

12 2

"We came to Churchfields Care Home following a recommendation from a friend whose father had spent his final days there, and we are so..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

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

Clarendon House Care Home

Cornwall's Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP

9.956 Reviews

25 1

"My mum has been here 4 years now , she is looked after well , she is treated with dignity and everyone respects and enjoy talking to her...."Read all 56 reviews

Size 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Hyllden Heights

Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

9.838 Reviews

23 2

"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 / weekSize 78 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Knellwood

83 Canterbury Road, Farnborough GU14 6QN

9.988 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 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Loose Court Care Home

Rushmead Drive, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9UD

9.860 Reviews

13 1

"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 / weekSize 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 dementia... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Maplewood Court

Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA

1052 Reviews

33 1

"I was able to go away to visit our daughter knowing my husband was going to be well looked after. The home was beautiful. All the staff..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,930 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing 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 / weekSize 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

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

Mornington Court

7 Barrs Avenue, New Milton BH25 5HL

1049 Reviews

16 1

"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 / weekSize 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 carehome.co.uk... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Newbury Grove

370 London Road, Newbury RG14 2QH

9.9100 Reviews

39 3

"My mum and dad moved to Newbury Grove in May 2026. They both have had excellent care. The staff are all wonderful, they are professional at..."Read all 100 reviews

from £1,895 / weekSize 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 into... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

St Nectan's Residential Care Home

3-9 Cantelupe Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG

9.218 Reviews

49 3

"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 / weekSize 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 care... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

The Bridge Care Home

Brunel Way, Dartford DA1 5FW

9.986 Reviews

34 1

"We cannot thank every member of staff enough for the love, care, kindness, dignity and compassion you have shown our Mum and our whole..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,875 / weekSize 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 technology,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

The Grange Care Centre

25 Church Green, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon SN7 8HU

9.685 Reviews

12 1

"My husband was at The Grange from December 2023 to August 2026. The care was exceptional and the staff very caring, especially as he..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 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 short-term... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Shelley

54 Shelley Road, Worthing BN11 4BX

9.9120 Reviews

"I have been coming to The Shelley for respite care on a regular basis since before the pandemic. I know that I will be well taken care of..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 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, 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care

Vine House Older Persons Residence

Vanzell Road, Easebourne Lane, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 9AZ

1093 Reviews

"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 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Wisteria Lodge

82 London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 0BU

9.751 Reviews

"My mum-in-law moved to Wisteria Lodge recently due to the closure of her previous nursing home. She and us as a family have been fully..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 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 with... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
Mental Health Care