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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2025

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South West 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

Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ
9.8 43 reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"We would like to thank every member of the staff, past and present, for all the kindness and consideration given to my wife while she was…"  Read all 43 reviews
  • from £2,000 / week
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ
9.9 40 reviews
Barchester Hyacinth House, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"Wow! My Aunt has just finished her 2 weeks respite stay at Hyacinth house and I couldn't recommend this home highly enough. The…"  Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill, Wimborne offers residential and respite care that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The care home offers a warm and friendly environment with staff ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Parley Place Care Home
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 35 reviews
Barchester Parley Place Care Home, Ferndown, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"absoloutely amazing care with seeing such speed in health and happinness since being here. Couldn't reccomend enough!…"  Read all 35 reviews
  • from £1,695 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Parley Place Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people, including those individuals living with dementia. The home's specialist Memory Lane ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX
9.9 51 reviews
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"Only compliments all the way Staff are excellent, meals are really good. I am happy with the outcome (being here)…"  Read all 51 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 108 reviews
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Our Dad has been at Upton Bay recently. We visit very regularly. Dad has always been clean, impeccably dressed is very well cared for. The…"  Read all 108 reviews
  • from £1,589 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Upton Bay is a premier destination offering both residential respite stays and specialised dementia care through its unique memory lane community. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dorset, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Beechcroft Residential Home
75 North Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2QE
9.9 50 reviews
Beechcroft Residential Home, Radstock, Bath & North East Somerset
"Mum has spent her last few months at Beechcroft. The care, support and love she was shown was outstanding. All staff went above and beyond…"  Read all 50 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 18 Rooms

Beechcroft Residential Home is a boutique care home founded on the principle that every resident deserves the same level of care, kindness, and respect that one would provide for their own family ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Branksome Park Care Centre
17 Mornish Road, Poole, Poole BH13 7BY
9.8 40 reviews
Branksome Park Care Centre, Poole, Dorset
"The staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and treat residents with real dignity and respect. The environment is always clean, welcoming and…"  Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 59 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Located in Poole, Branksome Park Care Centre is a specialised facility that focuses on helping people with neurological conditions like spinal injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Doveridge Care Home
South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 69 reviews
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"An elderly friend of the family was taken in on respite reluctantly on his behalf I might add, I let him settle in for a few days then…"  Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,547 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Doveridge Care Home is the only care home located in the market town of Colyton, Devon. It provides dementia care for older people. The home was rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Flowers Manor Care Home
Wood Lane, Chippenham SN15 3DQ
9.9 71 reviews
Flowers Manor Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire
"I have had two respite stays at Flowers Manor in the last year. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are a good size…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,605 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Elmfield Care Ltd

Flowers Manor Care Home is Chippenham's newest care home, having opened in September 2021 and will provide the highest standards of residential and dementia care. The home, located in the centre of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Harbour Rise
18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 174 reviews
Harbour Rise, Paignton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We had to find respite for our 92 year old mum who had recently sustained a head injury through a fall at home and had spent some time in…"  Read all 174 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Harbour Rise Ltd

Harbour Rise is a delightfully situated home for older people, a short walk from seaside shops and sandy beaches. Both long-term and respite needs are welcome, with care maintained by a team of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Homestead
6 Elwyn Road, Exmouth EX8 2EL
9.8 53 reviews
The Homestead, Exmouth, Devon
"I feel it's like coming to a home from home. The people who work here are extremely kind and it's a happy home. They allow visits at any…"  Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Rose Care Group

Welcome to The Homestead, a boutique care home rated as one of the Top 20 in South West England by carehome.co.uk 2025 & 2020. With only 22 rooms, ample communal space, and beautiful gardens, The ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Longview Care Home
Rosehill, Goonhavern, Truro TR4 9JX
9.9 69 reviews
Longview Care Home, Truro, Cornwall
"My sincere thanks go to the wonderful team at Longview, you have all been so very kind in the care of our dear Mum right up to and…"  Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 53 Rooms
Group/Owner JAMMAC Group

Longview Care Home is proud to be consistently rated as one of Cornwall’s top care homes. Located on the coastal side of Goonhavern village, just a few minutes from the beautiful town of Perranporth, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Manor Court
257 Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6ND
9.6 64 reviews
Manor Court, Plymouth, Devon
"My mother moved into Manor court care home Nov 2025, after a hospital discharge, when moving in she was very frail. However, I been…"  Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's Manor Court is situated in Efford just outside Plymouth and benefits from good road and public transport links. The home provides residential and care for older people living with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Marjorie House
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 23 reviews
Marjorie House, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I couldn't have happier knowing my mum is being cared for by the wonderful people of Marjorie House. Truly the kindest most accommodating…"  Read all 23 reviews
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Welcome to Marjorie House – a Care South home for residential care. Marjorie House provides outstanding care within a fabulous environment and stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Nashley House
27 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RN
9.7 73 reviews
Nashley House, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
"Our lovely Mum has been resident at Nashley since summer 2025, when she was not able to stay at home any longer. She has been well cared…"  Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,190 / week
  • 52 Rooms

Nashley House offers a charming environment and surroundings for adults with care needs, being ideal for a comfortable retirement while offering round-the-clock access to a professional ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 122 reviews
Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"From the moment you walk in the door all contacts with staff are absolutely wonderful. From reception to my brothers floor. God forbid if I…"  Read all 122 reviews
  • from £1,433 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Newstone House is located in the ancient market town of Sturminster Newton and comprises of six house groups over three floors. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Oakhaven Residential Care Home
136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 53 reviews
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I am a carer that visited a resident who was on respite and I just want to say that I've worked in Care for 15 years and I've never seen…"  Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,523 / week
  • 27 Rooms

Having been rated 'Outstanding' for the second time by the Care Quality Commission (May 2020), Oakhaven's staff take pride in their excellent standards of care, carried out by a team of professional ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
The Old Vicarage
Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater TA5 2PZ
9.9 68 reviews
The Old Vicarage, Bridgwater, Somerset
"Absolutely fantastic care provided by The Old Vicarage - 11/10! My Mum has been with them since December 2024 and she loves everything…"  Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,219 / week
  • 26 Rooms

The Old Vicarage provides a welcoming and friendly home for older people where they can feel comfortable, safe and happy. Prospective residents are welcome to spend a week or two at the home prior to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
9.7 89 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"This is a review for the care given to my mother Hazel. She is new to Regency Manor but since being in Regency Manor her dementia symptoms…"  Read all 89 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Regency Manor presents itself as a contemporary and luxurious care home situated in the tranquil residential neighbourhood of Lower Parkstone, conveniently positioned between the charming coastal ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
10 70 reviews
Seabourne House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My partner has been a resident in Seabourne House since Nov 2025 as where he was prior to then was not suitable for this needs. I am so…"  Read all 70 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Seabourne House Care Home underwent a thorough inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in January 2018, placing it among the top 2 per cent of care ... Read more

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