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carehome.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Care Home Awards

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
"Aranlaw is an absolutely fantastic care home .The staff are genuinely caring and show love to my husband. They are very supportive to me...."Read all 44 reviews

from £2,000 / week47 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 'outstanding'... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ
"What a cheerful and happy Care Home! Mum came to Hyacinth House initially for 2 weeks respite care following a fall. Aged 94, she was..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,585 / week32 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Parley Place Care Home
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL
"June 2026 I received respite at Parley Place Care Home due to a fall at home regesturing I needed help. I spent 4 weeks at Parley Place..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,695 / week68 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 Community... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX
"Mum is very happy and the staff could not be more helpful. The atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming...."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,600 / week64 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY
"Staying here for 1 week respite after operation I found it helped me get on my feet. Everyone was so kind and helpful which made my stay so..."Read all 115 reviews

from £1,500 / week68 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, Upton... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Beechcroft Residential Home
75 North Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2QE
"My father has been a resident of Beechcroft coming up to a year soon . It was a big decision for the family to put dad into care. We looked..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,200 / week18 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 members.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Branksome Park Care Centre
17 Mornish Road, Poole BH13 7BY
"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 / week59 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 dystrophy,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Doveridge Care Home
South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS
"Doveridge is not just a care home, it's a family. The care and kindness given to residents goes beyond and above. Residents are treated..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,547 / week20 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 on... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Flowers Manor Care Home
Wood Lane, Chippenham SN15 3DQ
"The welcome we received from all staff has been wonderful. My grandmother has settled in very quickly and every effort has been made in..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,605 / week66 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 town... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Harbour Rise
18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN
"It is tremendously hard when your loved one needs more care than you are able to provide yourself and I am so happy and relieved to have..."Read all 181 reviews

from £1,550 / week44 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 experienced... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Longview Care Home
Rosehill, Goonhavern, Truro TR4 9JX
"It hasn't taken long to ease into life at Longview. Mum is feeling more comfortable with her new. Her room is well appointed and is..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,650 / week53 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Manor Court
257 Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6ND
"Our dear friend was with the team at Manor Court for a year before he died. The care and love the team showed him was extraordinary. He was..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,150 / week37 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 dementia... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Marjorie House
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT
"My nan had a TIA. All the staff were all supportive, and I couldn't suggest any improvement in her care. I even complimented all the staff..."Read all 25 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 Island. Purpose-built... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Nashley House
27 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RN
"Nashley House, where my mother is currently receiving care. The staff were consistently helpful, highly communicative, and genuinely..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,190 / week52 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 team. Striving... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
"The staff are friendly, caring, positive and thoughtful, always treating residents with dignity and respect. They have truly opened up a..."Read all 124 reviews

from £1,433 / week62 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set in the historic market town of Sturminster Newton, Newstone House brings together residential, nursing and dementia care within a home designed to adapt to people's changing needs. Thoughtfully arranged... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Oakhaven Residential Care Home
136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TB
"Mum came to the home for respite care after a period of illness. She was made to feel very welcome from the day she arrived. Her room was..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,523 / week27 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 staff... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
"I can honestly say that I have never seen a bad member of staff in all the time my Sister has been in the home . The Medical team and all..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,300 / week69 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 towns... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
"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 / week48 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 homes... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Homestead
6 Elwyn Road, Exmouth EX8 2EL
"The environment at The Homestead is inviting and warm. The rooms are light and homely. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, nothing..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,150 / week24 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 Homestead... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Old Vicarage
Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater TA5 2PZ
"The Old Vicarage is quite simply a haven of tranquility, good organisation and excellent care. We count ourselves blessed that we were able..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,290 / week26 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care