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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2026

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards North East 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

Ashbourne Lodge Care Home
The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TW
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 122 reviews
Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Genuinely, the staff are fantastic. I know my mother is being well looked after. They are all attentive and are more than happy to answer…"  Read all 122 reviews
  • from £1,193 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

At Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, is a welcoming and friendly setting situated in the lovely area of Ashbrooke. The welcoming patio in the landscaped garden sets the tone for this lovely home, which ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Aspen Court
Moore Street, off Sunderland Street, Gateshead NE8 3PN
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9.9 86 reviews
Top 20 carehome award certificate
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 63 Rooms
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
Older Person Care
  • Care Provided
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Briardene Care Home
West Avenue, Billingham TS23 1DA
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9.9 59 reviews
Barchester Briardene Care Home, Billingham, Cleveland & Teesside
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"My dad was in this care home for the past 2 years. Its was his 3rd home and can honestly say it was the best. Down to every single member…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • 34 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

At Briardene, professionals enhance life quality through a high standard of care and support for people living with dementia and associated challenging behaviours. The service is provided by a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Harton Grange Care Home
Boldon Lane, South Shields NE34 0LZ
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9.9 125 reviews
Barchester Harton Grange Care Home, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We were so happy at the treatment my sister got. The care she had was 100 per sent. Also she was happy and content most of the time.…"  Read all 125 reviews
  • from £1,621 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Set in its own grounds, Harton Grange is an integral part of the local community of South Shields. Staff provide first-class 24-hour residential care alongside expert care for people with dementia in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Birch Hill Care Home
Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JZ
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9.9 71 reviews
Birch Hill Care Home, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
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"My mother moved in on 9/6/26. Everything is superb. The room is perfect and clean The most noticeable point is that the staff are so :-…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Lenore Care Ltd

Nestled in the Northumbrian Village of Norham, Birch Hill Care Home provides dementia care for 24 adults. Rated 'outstanding' by CQC in August 2019, the team's focus is ensuring all residents live ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home
Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 81 reviews
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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"Mary has settled well and is clean and cared for. She is enjoying the meals and chats with staff regularly. She has been encouraged to join…"  Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Memory Lane Care Homes Ltd

Bryony Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Grangetown area and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19. This purpose-built care home provides accommodation in single ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cranlea
1 Kingston Park Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2HB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 60 reviews
Cranlea, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
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"After visiting various other care homes, I just knew Cranlea was the perfect home for my mam. It took a few months for her to settle in to…"  Read all 60 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 39 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's Cranlea in Kingston Park has a number of local amenities and services within a short distance with good transport links. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 39 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The DurhamGate
Durham Gate, Spennymoor DL16 6GF
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.8 35 reviews
The DurhamGate, Spennymoor, Durham
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mam has been a resident since July 2025 . Everything isn't perfect , what is in life ! Always room for improvement . This home has a…"  Read all 35 reviews
  • from £1,360 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

The DurhamGate in Spennymoor offers permanent residential care, dementia support, short-term respite services and palliative care. Professional staff provide continuous assistance tailored to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Eden House Care Home
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6EN
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9.9 104 reviews
Eden House Care Home, Bishop Auckland, Durham
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"After mum's passing last week, I have reflected on how much love and support mum and the wider family received from the staff at Eden…"  Read all 104 reviews
  • from £1,286 / week
  • 53 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Eden House Care Home, located in the peaceful town of Bishop Auckland, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The warm and friendly home offers residents ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Eothen Homes
1 Miller Way, off Station Road, Wallsend NE28 8EL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 110 reviews
Eothen Homes, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
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"The care my Mum receives at Eothen Homes Wallsend is amazing. The staff there are truly dedicated to their jobs, nothing is too much…"  Read all 110 reviews
  • from £1,344 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Eothen Homes Ltd

Eothen Homes - Wallsend provides an innovative model of care in which a person's quality of life is considered to be the home's main priority. Staff focus on promoting independence and well-being ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Eothen Homes
45 Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4BB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 76 reviews
Eothen Homes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
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"I enjoy visiting my friend as it is clear that she feels safe and happy here. The staff know her well and take great care of her. It's…"  Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,056 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Eothen Homes Ltd

Eothen Homes in Gosforth provides day care, respite care and rehabilitation care for older people. A purpose-built building provides residents with spacious bedrooms and en-suite facilities, as ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Falstone Court Care Home
Cliffe Park, Whitburn Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9NQ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 80 reviews
Falstone Court Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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"My mum was at Falstone Court for just over 2 years. At first, it was difficult for Mum adjusting to a new home, with the great patience and…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,276 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Located close to the seafront in Roker, Sunderland, Falstone Court is a purpose-built care home with 40 beds offering residential dementia care. The extensively trained team will deliver all the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hampton Manor
Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7FA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 56 reviews
Hampton Manor, Consett, Durham
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"I would highly recommend Arlington Care Group for anyone looking for a nursing home for their family member or friend. Not only are the…"  Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 55 Rooms

Nestled in a serene neighbourhood, Hampton Manor presents a first class care home designed for older individuals seeking a harmonious blend of comfort, dignity, and independence. It's clear this ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hawthorn Court Care Home
St Aloysius View, Hebburn NE31 1RH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 221 reviews
Hawthorn Court Care Home, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My father moved into Hawthorn Court three months ago, and from the very beginning we felt reassured that we had made the right choice. We…"  Read all 221 reviews
  • from £1,178 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Hawthorn Court care home, located in the centre of Hebburn, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The lovely home offers many areas for residents to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hylton View Care Home
Old Mill Road, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 5TP
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 60 reviews
Hylton View Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Every member of staff in the home makes each and every resident feel loved cared for and at times special in their own way The residents…"  Read all 60 reviews
  • from £1,149 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd

Hylton View Care Home specialises in residential, and residential dementia care. The home has two separate units across two floors the ground floor providing residential care and the 1st floor ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Langley House Care Home
Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4NL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 105 reviews
Langley House Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We are extremely happy with the care. My father is receiving. The staff are all lovely with my father and he is well looked after with his…"  Read all 105 reviews
  • from £819 / week
  • 30 Rooms
Group/Owner Ascot Care Ltd

Langley House Care Home is nestled in the Horden neighbourhood of Peterlee in County Durham. This popular home offers the perfect balance of quiet living within a vibrant community. At Langley ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Park House
2 Richmond Road, Oxbridge, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 80 reviews
Park House, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I am more than happy with the care I have received by everyone I have encountered with everyone involved. I would highly recommend the…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,025 / week
  • 18 Rooms

Situated In the Oxbridge area of Stockton On Tees, Park House Rest Home is a small family run care home offering residential and residential dementia care while maintaining a homely environment, the ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park House Care Home
Park Lane, Guisborough TS14 6EP
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 188 reviews
Park House Care Home, Guisborough, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mam has been in Park house for 3 years now, we visited other homes but the moment we entered Park house it just felt right and has been…"  Read all 188 reviews
  • from £1,296 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Situated in the heart of Guisborough, Park House is a luxurious, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia care to older people. The home prides itself on its prime ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Scarbrough Court
Alexandra Way, Cramlington NE23 6ED
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 127 reviews
Scarbrough Court, Cramlington, Northumberland
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Scarborough Court is excellent. The whole ambiance is great. The lounges are spacious and light. The staff are friendly and vary caring. My…"  Read all 127 reviews
  • from £1,193 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

Scarbrough Court is a homely and refurbished accommodation that is environmentally-friendly and ideal for tailoring personalised care and support. The Home is close to historical sites and local ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Wardley Gate
Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8EU
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.8 45 reviews
Wardley Gate, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
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"I absolutely love the staff and what they provide for my mother in law Laura.. fun activities and although she can't remember doing them…"  Read all 45 reviews
  • from £866 / week
  • 88 Rooms
Group/Owner Enhanced Elderly Care Ltd

Wardley Gate Care Centre is a brand new, purpose built, luxurious, state-of-the-art residential care home for older people, operated by the award winning company Care Group Enhanced Care Limited ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Willowdene Care Home
Lizard Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3ET
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 110 reviews
Willowdene Care Home, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
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"Willowdene very clean. Very happy atmosphere. Throughout the home. Staff very happy very good care, very good communicaton very good…"  Read all 110 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Welcome to Willowdene. Located between Sedgefield and Fishburn in County Durham on Lizard Lane, just off Salter’s Lane, Willowdene Care Home is nestled in charming rural countryside. The home ... Read more

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