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carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards East of England 2026

These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2026 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Aran Lodge
13-15 Manor Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7SR
Aran Lodge Award Certificate9.941 Reviews
Umika Homes
Aran Lodge Award Certificate
Aran Lodge
"The staff were always lovely and friendly showed so much compassion for the residents. Always made you feel welcome. Looked after my dad..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Umika Homes

Aran Lodge in Westcliff on Sea provides a welcoming, friendly home for its residents. Residents receive the care and support they need such as respite care. Residents have the chance to take part... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ardtully Retirement Residence
Station Lane, Ingatestone CM4 0BL
Ardtully Retirement Residence Award Certificate10103 Reviews
Ardtully Retirement Residence
Ardtully Retirement Residence Award Certificate
Ardtully Retirement Residence
"The standard of care is exemplary. I only wish I could have found this place in time for my mother four years ago...."Read all 103 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Ardtully Retirement Residence is a charming care home located in the picturesque town of Ingatestone. With a capacity of 22 beds, this residence caters to individuals over the age of 65, providing a warm... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Bramley Court Care Home
Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9AH
Bramley Court Care Home Award Certificate9.985 Reviews
Bramley Court Care Home
Bramley Court Care Home Award Certificate
Bramley Court Care Home
"My Father moved to Bramley Court from hospital 6 months ago and the transition arrangements and support were excellent during a tough time...."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Bramley Court Care Home is an award-winning, established Cambridgeshire care home providing high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care. In June 2023, it maintained its ‘Outstanding’ rating with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cherry Hinton Care Home
369 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DB
Cherry Hinton Care Home Award Certificate10181 Reviews
Cherry Hinton Care Home
Cherry Hinton Care Home Award Certificate
Cherry Hinton Care Home
"This review is of the care my mother received in July/August 2026, but it is applicable to her entire stay at Cherry Hinton. Mum was so..."Read all 181 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Cherry Hinton Care Home is a warm and welcoming home in Cambridge offering expert nursing, dementia and residential care in a thoughtfully designed and recently refurbished setting. An experienced and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Writtle Road, Chelmsford CM2 0FZ
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home Award Certificate9.995 Reviews
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home Award Certificate
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
"When looking around Cherry Wood Grange in Chelmsford, the staff said they "work in your home," and now that my Uncle lives there, I get..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Cherry Wood Grange Care Home provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care in beautiful surroundings. The award-winning team is dedicated to making every day meaningful for their residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cooperscroft
Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AE
Cooperscroft Award Certificate9.9132 Reviews
Cooperscroft
Cooperscroft Award Certificate
Cooperscroft
"All of the staff are very kind and caring not only to my wife but to the whole family as well. The entertainment and activities have put..."Read all 132 reviews

from £2,169 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Cooperscroft Care Home, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (January 2024), is situated in the quiet town of Potters Bar. It offers specialist nursing and dementia care in a peaceful, beautifully... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Coronation House
38 Norwich Road, Thetford IP24 2JE
Coronation House Award Certificate9.927 Reviews
Care UK
Coronation House Award Certificate
Coronation House
"My mother has been at the home for a year now and has settled in very well. The care has been excellent, and everyone is kind, caring and..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,549 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Coronation House in Thetford provides round-the-clock residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end-of-life care. The experienced and well-trained team... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Eastham
Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 8RF
Eastham Award Certificate10101 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Eastham Award Certificate
Eastham
"The care home was a very welcoming and clean environment. The residents were very happy and engaged in activities...."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Nestled atop a picturesque hill in Woodham Ferrers, Eastham Care Home offers breathtaking views of the Essex countryside. This historic gem, built in 1890 as a Vicarage, has been transformed into a haven... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Engelhard Lodge Care Home
Paul Engelhard Way, Cawston, Norwich NR10 4FB
Engelhard Lodge Care Home Award Certificate1072 Reviews
Engelhard Lodge Care Home
Engelhard Lodge Care Home Award Certificate
Engelhard Lodge Care Home
"My wife and I were so fortunate to have found Engelhard Lodge for my sister. She moved in some four years ago after suffering from dementia..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 36 rooms

Engelhard Lodge Care Home offers residential care in the village of Cawston, only around 11 miles from Norwich. It is a 4 award winning Home. The home has 36 bedrooms, each with en suite facilities.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Excelcare Buchan House Care Home
Buchan Street, Kings Hedges, Cambridge CB4 2XL
Excelcare Buchan House Care Home Award Certificate1076 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Buchan House Care Home Award Certificate
Excelcare Buchan House Care Home
"I highly recommend Buchan House Care Home. Dad moved into Buchan House nearly a year ago and we are so pleased with the move. The care..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Buchan House is a care home providing person-centred care for adults aged 65+, including those living with dementia and those with nursing needs. Situated close to the King Hedges area, north of Cambridge... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Firstlings
7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4NB
Firstlings Award Certificate9.776 Reviews
Sohal Healthcare Ltd
Firstlings Award Certificate
Firstlings
"We are delighted with the care and support Dad gets at Firstlings. We find all the staff caring and they treat Dad with kindness and..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Firstlings has been established since 1986 and has an excellent reputation within the area. Firstlings is located in Maldon and is very near to lots of local amenities. The home welcomes elderly people... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Foxholes Care Home
Foxholes, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2EN
Foxholes Care Home Award Certificate9.996 Reviews
Foxholes Care Home
Foxholes Care Home Award Certificate
Foxholes Care Home
"As you arrive at Foxholes it looks like a 5* hotel. Once in you quickly experience real 5* service. Family owned and run, super clean and..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,535 / weekSize 110 rooms

Group/Owner Foxholes Nursing Home Ltd

Foxholes Care Home is a comfortable and spacious care home located in scenic surroundings. It offers a wide range of care expertise that includes long-term residential care with rooms for couples to live... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Henbrook House Care Home
Cambridge Street, St Neots PE19 1QB
Henbrook House Care Home Award Certificate1053 Reviews
Henbrook House Care Home
Henbrook House Care Home Award Certificate
Henbrook House Care Home
"My mum moved to Henbrook in January 2025. We have been extremely happy with the home. The standard of care is high, particularly for those..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,860 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Connaught Care Group

Henbrook House Care Home, where luxury, inclusivity, and warmth converge to create a truly exceptional living experience for residents. Nestled in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, Henbrook House offers the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Meadow House Nursing Home
Norwich Road, Swaffham PE37 8DD
Meadow House Nursing Home Award Certificate10145 Reviews
Meadow House Nursing Home
Meadow House Nursing Home Award Certificate
Meadow House Nursing Home
"Residents are always well cared for. The staff are always friendly and chatty, not only to those they care for but also to the residents..."Read all 145 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Meadow House offers dedicated care for people with a physical disability, specialising in care for people with multiple sclerosis. This purpose built, single storey Home opened in 1989 and has built up... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
New Meppershall Care Home
79 Shefford Road, Meppershall, Shefford SG17 5LL
New Meppershall Care Home Award Certificate10138 Reviews
New Meppershall Care Home
New Meppershall Care Home Award Certificate
New Meppershall Care Home
"After a couple of hospital admissions, our aunt moved to New Meppershall in early 2025, her dementia made living at home increasingly..."Read all 138 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

At New Meppershall, they combine modern facilities and practices with traditional family values to provide your family with the best care, love and support possible. New Meppershall care home came... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Prince Michael of Kent Court
Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4DH
Prince Michael of Kent Court Award Certificate1094 Reviews
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
Prince Michael of Kent Court Award Certificate
Prince Michael of Kent Court
"My mother was previously in a residential home in Suffolk, over 100 miles away from us. My wife and I spent three months researching and..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,465 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

Prince Michael of Kent Court is a purpose-built facility located close to the town centre in Watford. The Home has assistive technology to help engage and entertain residents. A specialist reminiscence... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home
Chickering Road, Hoxne, Eye IP21 5BX
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home Award Certificate1073 Reviews
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home Award Certificate
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home
"The most welcoming and caring environment. We were welcomed to join Nanny for lunch, which was very lovely, especially the lemon meringue..."Read all 73 reviews

from £926 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

A Victorian country house built in the 1860s by a naval admiral for his family, the Depperhaugh Nursing Home has been converted to accommodate adults who require 24-hour care. The home is set in seven... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Gables
1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA
The Gables Award Certificate1087 Reviews
Black Swan Care Group
The Gables Award Certificate
The Gables
"An excellent care home. Caring, patient, very helpful and understanding. Food is absolutely fantastic. A birthday cake is always..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Gables care home is situated in the market town of Chatteris, 24 miles from Cambridge, 20 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Huntingdon. The team provide short-term, respite and longer... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Lodge
82 Kirby Road, Walton on the Naze CO14 8RJ
The Lodge Award Certificate1063 Reviews
Black Swan Care Group
The Lodge Award Certificate
The Lodge
"We have been very impressed with all aspects of The Lodge. The staff are kind and attentive, the activities are frequent and varied and the..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Lodge provides short term respite care and longer term support for up to 36 Residents, including support for people living with a dementia. There are 18 bedrooms on the ground floor and 18 on... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Village Green Care Home
Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0ND
Village Green Care Home Award Certificate1068 Reviews
Pressbeau Ltd
Village Green Care Home Award Certificate
Village Green Care Home
"I moved my brother to Village Green in April after he had been in another care home for 3.5 years. I had become increasig concerned about..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,398 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

Village Green is a true community care home that has provided specialist Residential, Nursing and Dementia care in Marston Moretaine and the surrounding villages for many years. The team aims to create... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care