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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2026

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

Argyle Park
9 Park Road, Southport PR9 9JB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 46 reviews
Argyle Park, Southport, Merseyside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I find Argyle Park well run, staff caring and a happy attitude. Visitors are treated with respect and understanding, residents happy to be…"  Read all 46 reviews
  • from £950 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner Dovehaven

Argyle Park is a beautifully refurbished care home offering a warm, safe and welcoming environment where residents are supported to feel truly at home from the moment they arrive. The home provides ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Avonleigh Gardens
Clyde Street, Oldham OL1 4HT
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 124 reviews
Avonleigh Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"As the NOK of my uncle I needed to find a care home that would meet his needs. Avonleigh Gardens gave a good impression during 1st visit…"  Read all 124 reviews
  • from £999 / week
  • 59 Rooms
Group/Owner Dovehaven

Avonleigh Gardens is a warm and welcoming care home in Oldham, providing a safe and supportive environment for people living with memory loss and dementia. The purpose-built home offers 59 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Belong Wigan
Millers Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5DD
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 140 reviews
Belong Wigan, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My friend has found Belong to be a very caring, compassionate and extremely welcoming place. The day she arrive at Belong she wasn't in a…"  Read all 140 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner Belong Ltd

Belong Wigan, the town’s hugely popular village in Millers Lane, offers outstanding facilities and support and a vibrant programme of community events. Belong households represent a radically ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Bradwell Court Residential Care Home
Bradwell Grove, Congleton CW12 3SA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 99 reviews
Bradwell Court Residential Care Home, Congleton, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"From walking into the building we were greeted and my 96yr old mother was whisked away to eat dinner which she thoroughly enjoyed. We then…"  Read all 99 reviews
  • from £1,212 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Bradwell Court offers residential, dementia, and pre-bookable respite care in a warm, family-like setting, thanks to a devoted team - many with over 15 years’ service. The home features 27 spacious, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Brookview Care Home
Brook Lane, Alderley Edge SK9 7QG
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 107 reviews
Brookview Care Home, Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mum has been in Brookview for 4 years and the care and compassion that every single person that works there shows continuously every day…"  Read all 107 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 65 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

**Brookview is proud to have been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in North West England 2026** Situated a stone’s throw away from Alderley Edge, Brookview welcomes those with nursing, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Brunswick
2/4 Lord Street, Southport PR8 1QD
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 72 reviews
The Brunswick, Southport, Merseyside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Always impressed that we are welcome to visit mum anytime which is very good for us as we live very far away . The staff have mum ready to…"  Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Dovehaven

Welcome to The Brunswick, a caring and homely environment that is proudly part of the Dovehaven group, located on Lord Street in Southport. The Brunswick provides residential care tailored to meet ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Cheadle Manor Care Home
177 Stockport Road, Cheadle SK8 2DP
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 68 reviews
Cheadle Manor Care Home, Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My Mum has recently gone into Cheadle Manor Care Home on a permanent basis. She has dementia and things got to much for my Dad to cope so…"  Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Lovett Care Ltd

Cheadle Manor Care Home in Cheadle is a welcoming, supportive home. Located on Stockport Road in the heart of Cheadle, this facility opens up onto the lively rhythm of Cheadle town, where residents ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Connell Court
20/22 Weld Road, Southport PR8 2DL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 107 reviews
Connell Court, Southport, Merseyside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I had a very pleasant stay at Connell Court. The staff (are) were very pleasant, kind and caring. The food was always adequate and tasty.…"  Read all 107 reviews
  • from £942 / week
  • 37 Rooms

Connell Court offers warm and welcoming residential care for up to 37 residents in purpose-built, ensuite accommodation in beautiful Birkdale. The passionate team provides person-centred care in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Cranford Grange
Barclay Park, Hall Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford WA16 7DZ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 142 reviews
Cranford Grange, Knutsford, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Mum moved into Cranford Grange when she lost her partner in February. Unfortunately, she had a major stroke in early March and passed away…"  Read all 142 reviews
  • from £1,795 / week
  • 117 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Cranford Grange provides first-class residential, nursing and dementia care. Set in the countryside conservation area of Mobberley, the home has been recently refurbished to offer a stylish, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Daisy Nook House
Bamburgh Drive, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 9SX
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 114 reviews
Daisy Nook House, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My nanna has been a resident at Daidy Nook House for approx 2 months. We were very apprehensive at first, only because my nanna had always…"  Read all 114 reviews
  • from £1,054 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Daisy Nook House care home is nestled ideally within a peaceful area of Ashton-under-Lyne. As well as being equipped with the skill and knowledge to offer personalised residential and residential ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Dale Park Care Home
221 Meols Cop Road, Southport PR8 6JU
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 82 reviews
Dale Park Care Home, Southport, Merseyside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The care my dad received at Dale Park was exceptional. He had complex needs and the staff handled everything with incredible…"  Read all 82 reviews
  • from £1,108 / week
  • 54 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Dale Park care home, situated in Southport, Merseyside supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised dementia care. The friendly and newly-refurbished home is comprised of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Dystlegh Grange
40 Jackson's Edge Road, Disley, Stockport SK12 2JL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 27 reviews
Dystlegh Grange, Stockport, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother went to Dystlegh Grange for a couple of weeks respite with a view to permanent when required. She loved her time there!…"  Read all 27 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 40 Rooms

Dystlegh Grange is a care home offering residential care in Stockport. Staff are trained and experienced and offer care that is compassionate and tailored around the individual. The environment ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
Grosvenor Manor Care Home
Hatchmere Drive, Great Boughton, Chester CH3 5SE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 182 reviews
Grosvenor Manor Care Home, Chester, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The care, love and attention my mother receives from the wonderful and dedicated staff is second to none. They go above and beyond! This…"  Read all 182 reviews
  • from £1,950 / week
  • 81 Rooms
Group/Owner Lovett Care Ltd

Grosvenor Manor Care Home is set in the heart of historic Chester and has a welcoming atmosphere and excellent reputation. Warmth and home comforts can be felt throughout the home, and life here is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Keate House Residential Home
9 Brookfield Road, Lymm WA13 0QL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 87 reviews
Keate House Residential Home, Lymm, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Keate house is a wonderful home that supported my grandad and our family through his dementia journey. I would especially like to thank the…"  Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,145 / week
  • 54 Rooms

Keate House Residential Home is situated in the heart of Lymm, Cheshire, offering the highest quality residential, dementia, respite and day care services for adults over 65. Keate House is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Langfield Care Home
Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Manchester M24 5QH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 75 reviews
Langfield Care Home, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We were in need of urgent respite care when we contacted Langfield. They were amazing! They helped us through a difficult time with care,…"  Read all 75 reviews
  • 54 Rooms
Group/Owner Orchard Healthcare Group

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC (January 2021), Langfield Care Home in Middleton provides high-quality residential care, specialist dementia care and short-term respite care in a warm and welcoming ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Madison Court Care Home
Madison Close, Parr, St Helens WA9 3RW
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 92 reviews
Madison Court Care Home, St Helens, Merseyside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My grandad was moved into Madison Court after he couldn't look after himself anymore due to dementia he has thrived in there more then I…"  Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,161 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Madison Court Care Home is a modern care home that is dedicated to providing care in general nursing care, residential dementia and dementia nursing. The home has three floors with 66 rooms that ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Millfield
Huddersfield Road, Waterhead, Oldham OL4 3NN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 129 reviews
Millfield, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Lovely staff at Millfield- gave my dad a big hug when he came back in for respite care. They look after him well, remember what he likes…"  Read all 129 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 38 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Millfield, located in Oldham and operated by Anchor, is a care home providing residential and dementia care. The home welcomes new residents. Millfield is proud to have achieved Veteran Friendly ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park Lane Care Home
7-9 Park Lane, Congleton CW12 3DN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 106 reviews
Park Lane Care Home, Congleton, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I just wanted to share my heartfelt thanks and appreciation of Jayne, Jackie, Dawn and the wider staff at Park Lane Care home. Last week my…"  Read all 106 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Park Lane Care Home is a wonderfully bright and cheerful home in the historic market town of Congleton, which is within easy driving distance of Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent and on the main railway ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Pennystone Court
28 Handsworth Road, Blackpool FY1 2RQ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 71 reviews
Pennystone Court, Blackpool, Lancashire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"As a resident, I find the care is excellent and covers all my needs, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!!…"  Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,007 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Located in a quiet neighbourhood of Blackpool, Pennystone Court provides residential, dementia and short-stay care for up to 36 residents in a vibrant and award-winning home. Just a short stroll from ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Wilmslow Manor Care Home
51 Handforth Road, Wilmslow SK9 2LX
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 96 reviews
Wilmslow Manor Care Home, Wilmslow, Cheshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"As a resident & also wife of a resident I have experienced the Wilmslow Manor Care Home in many ways! Furthermore, as a retired State…"  Read all 96 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Lovett Care Ltd

Wilmslow Manor Care Home in Cheshire provides a caring, friendly home, combining the elegance of a boutique hotel with the warmth of a caring environment. With trained staff and dignified care, ... Read more

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