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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

9.850 Reviews

16 1

"I would just like to say that my partner is in Aranlaw House Care House. She is very happy there she been there since May 2025. She gets on..."Read all 50 reviews

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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Barchester Hyacinth House

179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ

9.943 Reviews

18 1

"As always it is a pleasure to visit one if your residents at Hyacinth House. It really does feel like visiting a large home. The staff are..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,585 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care

Barchester Parley Place Care Home

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL

9.941 Reviews

46 3

"Parley Place newly, purpose built care home with good facilities and the interior is tastefully and smartly decorated. The en-suite rooms..."Read all 41 reviews

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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home

Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX

1059 Reviews

53 2

"I have just had my 100th birthday and I had a marvellous lunch in a small private room. It was just the right place for my family and we..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Barchester Upton Bay Care Home

1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY

10115 Reviews

42 1

"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 / weekSize 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, Upton... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Beechcroft Residential Home

75 North Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2QE

9.955 Reviews

"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 / weekSize 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 members.... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Branksome Park Care Centre

17 Mornish Road, Poole BH13 7BY

8.941 Reviews

12 2

"The staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and treat residents with real dignity and respect. The environment is always clean, welcoming and..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 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 dystrophy,... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Doveridge Care Home

South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS

1073 Reviews

13 1

"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 / weekSize 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 on... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Flowers Manor Care Home

Wood Lane, Chippenham SN15 3DQ

9.982 Reviews

17 1

"I've experienced many care homes, and this is the best I've seen. Almost all staff are always caring, professional and responsive, and all..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,685 / weekSize 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 town... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Harbour Rise

18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN

10186 Reviews

"My mother has lived very happily in Torbay for 60 years, however with independent living now becoming increasingly challenging, she has..."Read all 186 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 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 experienced... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Longview Care Home

Rosehill, Goonhavern, Truro TR4 9JX

9.972 Reviews

"The moment you enter Longview you are in a welcoming environment. The reception staff are very polite and professional and reception area..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Manor Court

257 Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6ND

9.768 Reviews

12 1

"Our mum became a resident of Manor Court in November 2025 and although it was a difficult decision we knew it was the right place for her...."Read all 68 reviews

Size 37 rooms

Group/Owner South West Care Homes Ltd

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 for up... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Marjorie House

1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT

1028 Reviews

33 3

"Marjorie House has been wonderful for my mother, who has lived there since October 2024. She has been cared for with kindness,..."Read all 28 reviews

Size 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Nashley House

27 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RN

9.176 Reviews

25 1

"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 / weekSize 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 team. Striving... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Newstone House

Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF

10126 Reviews

21 2

"This home has been excellent in every way. The care is constant, with the staff always freindley, all with so much patience...."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,433 / weekSize 62 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Oakhaven Residential Care Home

136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TB

1059 Reviews

12 1

"Oakview was our first choice when we looked at care homes for Grace 2 years previously. It was our first choice in 2026. All the staff were..."Read all 59 reviews

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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care

Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home

16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA

9.999 Reviews

15 1

"The Regency manor home, is a very caring place for my Mother, they take care of her needs and comforts her, when she is struggling with her..."Read all 99 reviews

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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Seabourne House Care Home

1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ

9.870 Reviews

12 1

"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 / weekSize 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 homes... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

The Homestead

6 Elwyn Road, Exmouth EX8 2EL

9.958 Reviews

"Since Dad has arrived at The Homestead, we and Dad have been nothing but satisfied with the excellent care and attention Dad has received...."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 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 Homestead... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

The Old Vicarage

Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater TA5 2PZ

9.969 Reviews

"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 / weekSize 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 Care
Respite Care

Residential Care