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carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards South 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
Abbots Wood Manor Care Home
116 London Road, Hailsham BN27 3AL
Abbots Wood Manor Care Home Award Certificate9.953 Reviews
Hamberley Care Homes
Abbots Wood Manor Care Home Award Certificate
Abbots Wood Manor Care Home
"Mother had 3 weeks respite care at Abbots Wood Manor. Previous respite care at other care homes has not gone well. So some anxiety as to..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated as Good in all areas by the CQC (February 2023) and featured in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2022, Abbots Wood Manor offers award-winning residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short breaks... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Abbotswood Court Care Home
Minchin Road, Romsey SO51 0BL
Abbotswood Court Care Home Award Certificate10127 Reviews
Abbotswood Court Care Home
Abbotswood Court Care Home Award Certificate
Abbotswood Court Care Home
"My mother has just spent 3 weeks convalescing at Abbotswood following a brief stay in hospital. I cannot praise the staff & home enough for..."Read all 127 reviews

from £1,625 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Abbotswood Court, part of the award-winning Cinnamon Care Collection, are proud to have been recognised in the carehome.co.uk Awards as a Top 20 Care Home, South East 2026. It offers a warm, supportive... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Beechwood Grove
44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH
Beechwood Grove Award Certificate9.9103 Reviews
Beechwood Grove
Beechwood Grove Award Certificate
Beechwood Grove
"Our father had been in a local hospital for a long period and it was decided he needed end of life care. The NHS made enquiries on our..."Read all 103 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 61 rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Beechwood Grove is a purpose-built care home offering the highest quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a five-star setting. Beechwood Grove has been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Breton Court
Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE
Breton Court Award Certificate9.982 Reviews
Breton Court
Breton Court Award Certificate
Breton Court
"Mum is very happy and settled. Considered this her home from day 1 and loves the staff. This gives me the peace of mind to know she is..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,595 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner A Better Care

Breton Court is set in an idyllic residential location in the village of St Michaels, just minutes away from the beautiful town of Tenterden. A truly dedicated team provide residential care, day care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Denham Manor
Halings Lane, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5DQ
Denham Manor Award Certificate10106 Reviews
Care UK
Denham Manor Award Certificate
Denham Manor
"Extremely friendly and attentive staff Couldn't ask for more, they've looked after my nan so well I wouldn't want her to be anywhere..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,625 / weekSize 53 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in the village of Denham, Denham Manor provides round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis. Set in a beautiful old manor house overlooking the stunning... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Excelcare Neath House
Currier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes MK14 6NS
Excelcare Neath House Award Certificate1066 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare Neath House Award Certificate
Excelcare Neath House
"When you think of family you think of Neath House. Grandma is treated with such care All the residents are happy. All the staff are..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,425 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Neath Hill Care Centre is full of charm and character and has a distinct homely feeling. Situated in a quiet residential area of Milton Keynes, there are strong local community links with local shops... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kingsbury Court Care Home
Guildford Road, Bisley, Woking GU24 9AB
Kingsbury Court Care Home Award Certificate10109 Reviews
Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Kingsbury Court Care Home Award Certificate
Kingsbury Court Care Home
"From day 1 my first impressions were that my wife Joyce would be cared for by such a friendly & helpful team of staff. Subsequently the..."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,660 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Kingsbury Court Care Home is a 2015 addition to the Maria Mallaband care home range, purpose-designed to offer three separate floors for residential, nursing and dementia care practice. All floors... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Merriman Grange Care Home
102 Warren Road, Worthing BN14 9QH
Merriman Grange Care Home Award Certificate1034 Reviews
Cinnamon Care Collection
Merriman Grange Care Home Award Certificate
Merriman Grange Care Home
"When I first came to Merriman Grange I was very hesitant as I was leaving my home and my routine. However after being here for a very few..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,825 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Merriman Grange Care Home in Worthing is part of the award-winning Cinnamon Care Collection, and is proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home in the South East Region, in the carehome.co.uk... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Merryfield House Nursing Home
33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX
Merryfield House Nursing Home Award Certificate10121 Reviews
Merryfield House Nursing Home
Merryfield House Nursing Home Award Certificate
Merryfield House Nursing Home
"Staff are beautiful, caring, hardworking, always smiling, always helpful, proactive, kind. Home is exceptional. I and my family are..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,585 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Peverel Court Care

Located in a beautiful 1922 Cotswold stone manor house, Merryfield House Nursing Home is set in tranquil gardens on the outskirts of Witney market town. Formerly the home of a ‘Witney Blanket’ family,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Mornington Court
7 Barrs Avenue, New Milton BH25 5HL
Mornington Court Award Certificate1049 Reviews
Mornington Court
Mornington Court Award Certificate
Mornington Court
"We could not be happier with our experience of Mornington Court so far. My recently widowed mother has been warmly welcomed into this..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,465 / weekSize 57 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Mornington Court Care Home in New Milton is part of the award-winning Cinnamon Care Collection, and is proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home in the South East Region, in the carehome.co.uk... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Olney Meadows Nursing Home
2 Worcester Way, Olney MK46 5GP
Olney Meadows Nursing Home Award Certificate1042 Reviews
Olney Meadows Nursing Home
Olney Meadows Nursing Home Award Certificate
Olney Meadows Nursing Home
"Olney Meadows has a wonderfully warm, clean and energetic atmosphere. The facilities are excellent and the amazing team makes it very..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Olney Meadows Nursing Home is a new luxury care home in the town of Olney offering residential care, nursing care and specialist dementia care. The care home has 66 beautiful bedrooms and spacious... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Place Farm House
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE
Place Farm House Award Certificate1092 Reviews
Place Farm House
Place Farm House Award Certificate
Place Farm House
"Although only at Place Farm for a short (respite) stay I was immediately welcomed. There is a very happy atmosphere. One could join in any..."Read all 92 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner Place Farm House Residential Home Ltd

Place Farm House is situated in the quaint village of Patcham, 3 miles from the centre of Brighton. It prides itself on family-run, high-quality care and has built up a strong reputation in the community... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
St David's Nursing Home
Ascot Priory, Priory Road, Ascot SL5 8RS
St David's Nursing Home Award Certificate1071 Reviews
Ascot Residential Homes Ltd
St David's Nursing Home Award Certificate
St David's Nursing Home
"The whole staff at St David's are kind, responsive and caring. My wife has been a resident now for almost 3 years and my family feel so..."Read all 71 reviews

Size 39 rooms

Group/Owner Ascot Residential Homes Ltd

St David's Nursing Home focuses on a service of quality care and personal dignity, overseen by experienced care workers and set in beautiful grounds. The provider has maintained the site to a high... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Summerlands
Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RW
Summerlands Award Certificate1093 Reviews
Summerlands
Summerlands Award Certificate
Summerlands
"I have been at Summerland since 2021 and came here as my sister was here and I had been very impressed with her care and the general..."Read all 93 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 30 rooms

Summerlands is situated in pleasant surroundings, while being a short walk from village amenities, allowing residents to pursue an active and fulfilling lifestyle as much as they wish. All rooms are... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Templeton Place Care Home
Hurst Way, Nursling, Southampton SO16 0AZ
Templeton Place Care Home Award Certificate1030 Reviews
Hamberley Care Homes
Templeton Place Care Home Award Certificate
Templeton Place Care Home
"Everyone is really friendly and they all speak to you like you are part of the family. Nothing is to much trouble for anyone, they are all..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Now open and welcoming its first residents, Templeton Place in Southampton offers exceptional care, within a luxury environment. Templeton Place is part of the multi award-winning Hamberley Care Homes... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Burlington
68 Manygate Lane, Shepperton TW17 9EE
The Burlington Award Certificate10126 Reviews
The Burlington
The Burlington Award Certificate
The Burlington
"My mother came to The Burlington for some respite care but it soon became obvious that she would benefit greatly from the excellent..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,745 / weekSize 78 rooms

Group/Owner Boutique Care Homes

At The Burlington, they believe in quality care. Care so good it’s unexpected. Situated in the peaceful town of Shepperton, Surrey, their care home is designed with modern sophistication and traditional... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Homestead
24 Flax Crescent, Shilton Park, Carterton OX18 1NA
The Homestead Award Certificate1077 Reviews
MHA
The Homestead Award Certificate
The Homestead
"My mother's been in the car home for the past three years here The commitment from staff and everyone at the care home is absolutely..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,810 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Located in the heart of Carterton, near the scenic Cotswolds, MHA The Homestead offers a bright, modern environment where residents can truly thrive. Built in 2008, the spacious home provides residential... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Warren Lodge
Warren Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4HR
Warren Lodge Award Certificate10151 Reviews
Forest Healthcare
Warren Lodge Award Certificate
Warren Lodge
"I have nothing but praise for absolutely every one and every thing at Warren Lodge. I have been visiting my friend here regularly since..."Read all 151 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Forest Healthcare

Welcome to Warren Lodge Care Centre in Wokingham, Berkshire. Set amid the stunning Royal Berkshire countryside, the recently renovated home offers 24-hour care for those over the age of 65, and the team... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Wellington Grange
Broyle Road, Chichester PO19 6ED
Wellington Grange Award Certificate10120 Reviews
Wellington Grange
Wellington Grange Award Certificate
Wellington Grange
"My mother has been in Wellington Grange, Chichester, for nearly a year. Every day has been a blessing. The facilities, staff, are..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,564 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Just a short walk from the heart of Chichester, Wellington Grange combines contemporary elegance with a strong sense of community, creating a home where residential and nursing care are delivered with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Wellington Vale Care Home
Darnel Road, Waterlooville PO7 7TY
Wellington Vale Care Home Award Certificate10175 Reviews
Wellington Vale Care Home
Wellington Vale Care Home Award Certificate
Wellington Vale Care Home
"My aunt was at the care home from December 25 to Sept 26. Her care was second to none. The whole team, were so friendly and professional..."Read all 175 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Wellington Vale is a purpose-built luxury care home set on the leafy borders of Denmead and Waterlooville. The home provides expert nursing, residential, dementia and short-stay care in elegant, welcoming... Read more

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