carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2026

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

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Aspen Court

Moore Street, off Sunderland Street, Gateshead NE8 3PN

9.9 82 reviews
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  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 63 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week
Barchester Briardene Care Home

West Avenue, Billingham TS23 1DA

10 54 reviews
"My dear friend has late dementia and needs 1-1 care. I visit her regularly since she was placed at Billingham Briardene. After visiting…"  Read all 54 reviews

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 multi-disciplinary team with all care and treatment programmes… Read more about Barchester Briardene Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 34 Rooms
Barchester Harton Grange Care Home

Boldon Lane, South Shields NE34 0LZ

9.9 123 reviews
"My aunt moved into Harton Grange over two years ago after a spell in hospital and long term ailments, including dementia. Her mood…"  Read all 123 reviews

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 their Memory Lane Community. A team of highly-qualified… Read more about Barchester Harton Grange Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health
  • 62 Rooms
  • from £1,533 / week
Birch Hill Care Home

Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JZ

9.9 69 reviews
"Mum has been living at Birch Hill for three years now and just celebrated her 102 birthday there. I visit two to three times a week and Mum…"  Read all 69 reviews
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 well each day. Living at Birch Hill is a change for… Read more about Birch Hill Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 24 Rooms
  • from £1,450 / week
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DJ

10 74 reviews
"Excellent caring, attentive staff, always happy to help. Very welcoming, happy and bubbly/ Lovely to see the interaction and involvement…"  Read all 74 reviews

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 occupancy rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities. Bryony… Read more about Bryony Lodge Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 52 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week
Cranlea

1 Kingston Park Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2HB

10 58 reviews
"The staff and management at Cranlea are exceptional. They are very professional and friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. They…"  Read all 58 reviews
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 customers in homely and comfortable single en-suite rooms.… Read more about Cranlea

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 39 Rooms
  • from £1,140 / week
The DurhamGate

Durham Gate, Spennymoor DL16 6GF

9.9 34 reviews
"My mum was made to feel welcome at Durham Gate. The whole team were excellent in every way. We were reassured at the start that they would…"  Read all 34 reviews

Welcome to The DurhamGate, welcoming its new community from November 2023. The DurhamGate is a luxury care home, situated on the outskirts of Spennymoor, near Thinford, and will offer residential, dementia and short term care for residents. Every… Read more about The DurhamGate

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 66 Rooms
  • from £1,295 / week
Eden House Care Home

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6EN

10 99 reviews
"My mum had dementia and in her final days, stage 4 cancer. My mum was cared for with remarkable compassion by the staff here. Their…"  Read all 99 reviews
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 the choice of many comfortable communal areas to relax,… Read more about Eden House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 53 Rooms
  • from £1,287 / week
Eothen Homes

45 Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4BB

9.9 71 reviews
"Following a fall and a stay in hospital, it became clear that my Mam was no longer safe to return to her own home. Finding a care home is a…"  Read all 71 reviews
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 well as large gardens and outdoor sitting areas. The… Read more about Eothen Homes

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • 37 Rooms
  • from £990 / week
Eothen Homes

1 Miller Way, off Station Road, Wallsend NE28 8EL

10 106 reviews
"This care home in Wallsend is outstanding, the staff are brilliant and go above and beyond to care for my mam. Nothing is a problem, for…"  Read all 106 reviews
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 while delivering relationship-centred support to residents… Read more about Eothen Homes

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 64 Rooms
  • from £1,260 / week
Falstone Court Care Home

Cliffe Park, Whitburn Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9NQ

10 77 reviews
"Our friend, who was struggling to take care of herself, reluctantly became a resident here. She has been here over a year, and we can see…"  Read all 77 reviews
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 specialist care and support services that loved ones… Read more about Falstone Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 40 Rooms
  • from £1,275 / week
Hampton Manor

Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7FA

9.9 55 reviews
"My grandad resides here at Hampton manor. We are so happy with the care he receives. He's settled in very well. The team are so attentive…"  Read all 55 reviews

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 establishment is more than a mere residence; it's a… Read more about Hampton Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 55 Rooms
  • from £1,350 / week
Hawthorn Court Care Home

St Aloysius View, Hebburn NE31 1RH

10 210 reviews
"My dad has been a resident for 2 years and has received excellent care in this time. The staff are all kind and caring, treating all…"  Read all 210 reviews
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 relax, socialise and unwind. The beautifully decorated… Read more about Hawthorn Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 62 Rooms
  • from £1,178 / week
Hylton View Care Home

Old Mill Road, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 5TP

9.9 57 reviews
"My sister has recently moved into Hylton View and I am amazed at how well she has settled in. This home has really changed my view on care…"  Read all 57 reviews

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 provides a specialist dementia unit. The home can accommodate… Read more about Hylton View Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 40 Rooms
  • from £1,067 / week
Langley House Care Home

Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4NL

9.9 93 reviews
"My dad has been in hear for 3 years and I cannot praise it enough the staff are amazing they go out off their way to help in any situation…"  Read all 93 reviews
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 House, Residents receive superior-quality care alongside… Read more about Langley House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 30 Rooms
  • from £819 / week
Park House

2 Richmond Road, Oxbridge, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DS

10 80 reviews
"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

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 home is within walking distance of Ropner Park. The… Read more about Park House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 18 Rooms
  • from £1,025 / week
Park House Care Home

Park Lane, Guisborough TS14 6EP

9.9 187 reviews
"Just want to comment on what I saw on Wednesday on the dementia floor at Park House Care Home Guisborough . Sheila & Sally were the…"  Read all 187 reviews
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 location in the market town and was lovingly named by… Read more about Park House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 57 Rooms
  • from £1,296 / week
Scarbrough Court

Alexandra Way, Cramlington NE23 6ED

9.9 121 reviews
"I hope my final review on Scarbrough Court will give good insight to what a lovely care home this really is. Sadly my mam passed away in…"  Read all 121 reviews

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 beaches of Cramlington in Northumberland, and provides… Read more about Scarbrough Court

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 58 Rooms
  • from £1,227 / week
Wardley Gate

Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8EU

9.9 43 reviews
"Lovely, clean, no smells, good food, caring staff. Home in good condition. Lots of activities to join in with.…"  Read all 43 reviews

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 which has 30 years' experience in this sector and famed… Read more about Wardley Gate

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 88 Rooms
  • from £866 / week
Willowdene Care Home

Lizard Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3ET

9.9 106 reviews
"Absolutely fantastic! Can not fault the place or staff, they are so friendly, caring and go over and beyond. The activities are stimulating…"  Read all 106 reviews

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 is a two-storey, purpose-built building which specialises… Read more about Willowdene Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 48 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week