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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2026

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
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 31 reviews
Aran Lodge, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I cannot thank the team at this nursing home enough for the exceptional care they provide to my father. From the very beginning, they have…"  Read all 31 reviews
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
Ardtully Retirement Residence
Station Lane, Ingatestone CM4 0BL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 100 reviews
Ardtully Retirement Residence, Ingatestone, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The place is excellent, and the staff care for and look after my father very well. The activities are always fun, including parties for…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Bramley Court Care Home
Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9AH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 81 reviews
Bramley Court Care Home, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I continue to be so impressed by the Bramley Court team. Their care is fantastic. The food, the facilities, the activities are all…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cherry Hinton Care Home
369 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 177 reviews
Cherry Hinton Care Home, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My friend recently stayed at Cherry Hinton Care Home, and our experience was very positive. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and…"  Read all 177 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Writtle Road, Chelmsford CM2 0FZ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 92 reviews
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home, Chelmsford, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Dad was a resident at Cherry Wood Grange for a little over 14 months. Dad had a great time joining in with many activities with enthusiasm.…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cooperscroft
Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 123 reviews
Cooperscroft, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"One word in all respects - Excellent. Particularly the arrival all aspects covere admirably by Dawn. Many thanks.…"  Read all 123 reviews
  • from £2,169 / week
  • 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, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Coronation House
38 Norwich Road, Thetford IP24 2JE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 23 reviews
Coronation House, Thetford, Norfolk
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My father has spent two wonderful weeks of respite care at Coronation House, Thetford. He has always said at our visits how lovely this…"  Read all 23 reviews
  • from £1,549 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home
Chickering Road, Hoxne, Eye IP21 5BX
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 71 reviews
The Depperhaugh Nursing Home, Eye, Suffolk
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My wife was a resident at the Depperhaugh for 4 years. The care throughout this time was exemplary. Her illness was rare, and the staff…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £926 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Eastham
Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 8RF
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 101 reviews
Eastham, Chelmsford, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Engelhard Lodge Care Home
Paul Engelhard Way, Cawston, Norwich NR10 4FB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 72 reviews
Engelhard Lodge Care Home, Norwich, Norfolk
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Excelcare Buchan House Care Home
Buchan Street, Kings Hedges, Cambridge CB4 2XL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 75 reviews
Excelcare Buchan House Care Home, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We had out doubts about David coming into care. His dementia is very complex and although he understands he cannot speak. We are now…"  Read all 75 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Firstlings
7 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4NB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.7 76 reviews
Firstlings, Maldon, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Foxholes Care Home
Foxholes, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2EN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 94 reviews
Foxholes Care Home, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother was fiercely independent until recently and at 98 years old her sight finally failed her and she was unable to manage things just…"  Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,535 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Gables
1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 85 reviews
The Gables, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My sister is very happy enjoys the food and entertainment has made some friends and the staff are very friendly and helpful generally all…"  Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Henbrook House Care Home
Cambridge Street, St Neots PE19 1QB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 48 reviews
Henbrook House Care Home, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mum has lived in Henbrook 6 mths She is thriving and happy. Henbrook offers great enrichment activities that keep her active and…"  Read all 48 reviews
  • from £1,860 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Lodge
82 Kirby Road, Walton on the Naze CO14 8RJ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 60 reviews
The Lodge, Walton on the Naze, Essex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The welcome I received on visiting my mother was exemplary. All the staff were helpful in answering my questions. The room my mother has is…"  Read all 60 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Meadow House Nursing Home
Norwich Road, Swaffham PE37 8DD
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 143 reviews
Meadow House Nursing Home, Swaffham, Norfolk
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The Staff do a fantastic job with my Auntie, and all the residents. They go above and beyond to cater to the needs of each resident. The…"  Read all 143 reviews
  • from £1,910 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
New Meppershall Care Home
79 Shefford Road, Meppershall, Shefford SG17 5LL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 130 reviews
New Meppershall Care Home, Shefford, Bedfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The home is well maintained with friendly caring staff. Dad feels quite at home, he has a lovely room with his own toilet facilities. He…"  Read all 130 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Prince Michael of Kent Court
Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4DH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 94 reviews
Prince Michael of Kent Court, Watford, Hertfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Village Green Care Home
Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0ND
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 56 reviews
Village Green Care Home, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"From the moment Dad arrived at Village Green we were really impressed with the level of service, the kindness of the staff and the…"  Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

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