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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2026

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
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 47 reviews
Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, Hailsham, East Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Lovely care home - very homely. Staff very kind. Wonderful food served. All needs currently being met. Very clean. Lots of activities.…"  Read all 47 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Abbotswood Court Care Home
Minchin Road, Romsey SO51 0BL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 127 reviews
Abbotswood Court Care Home, Romsey, Hampshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 £1,900 / week
  • 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, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Beechwood Grove
44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 96 reviews
Beechwood Grove, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I have just returned from a forum for family and friends of residents of Beechwood Grove, and never cease to be surprised how their…"  Read all 96 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Breton Court
Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden TN30 6EE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 82 reviews
Breton Court, Tenterden, Kent
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 28 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
The Burlington
68 Manygate Lane, Shepperton TW17 9EE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 123 reviews
The Burlington, Shepperton, Surrey
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Sadly our mum passed away last week but I wanted to share with all the staff what their care of mum meant to us: Caring for someone is far…"  Read all 123 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Denham Manor
Halings Lane, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5DQ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 101 reviews
Denham Manor, Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"A lovely care home, with super staff who cared for my mother-in-law during the last few months. Very attentive team and there is always…"  Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Excelcare Neath House
Currier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes MK14 6NS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 66 reviews
Excelcare Neath House, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My Dad recently passed at nearly 93 years of age but what a wonderful past two years he had at Neath House Care Home. I cannot speak more…"  Read all 66 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Homestead
24 Flax Crescent, Shilton Park, Carterton OX18 1NA
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 77 reviews
The Homestead, Carterton, Oxfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kingsbury Court Care Home
Guildford Road, Bisley, Woking GU24 9AB
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 106 reviews
Kingsbury Court Care Home, Woking, Surrey
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I have always found the staff to be very polite, welcoming and friendly. They always have time to discuss any concerns that may…"  Read all 106 reviews
  • from £1,660 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Merriman Grange Care Home
102 Warren Road, Worthing BN14 9QH
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 31 reviews
Merriman Grange Care Home, Worthing, West Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Merriman Grange is a fantastic care home.My mother became a resident there in February 2026 after having had a fall and unable to continue…"  Read all 31 reviews
  • from £1,825 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Merryfield House Nursing Home
33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 119 reviews
Merryfield House Nursing Home, Witney, Oxfordshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We are from the United States and this facility is better and more compassionate than anything I have encountered in twenty years of social…"  Read all 119 reviews
  • from £1,585 / week
  • 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’ ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Mornington Court
7 Barrs Avenue, New Milton BH25 5HL
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 48 reviews
Mornington Court, New Milton, Hampshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Morington Court is exceptional in every way. They took care of my dad in such a kind and caring way. We could not be more grateful as a…"  Read all 48 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Olney Meadows Nursing Home
2 Worcester Way, Olney MK46 5GP
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 36 reviews
Olney Meadows Nursing Home, Olney, Buckinghamshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Mum came here from another care home which did not suit her and I cannot believe the difference Olney Meadows has made to her health. She…"  Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Place Farm House
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 89 reviews
Place Farm House, Brighton, East Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Dad was originally admitted for 2 weeks' respite. However, from our first viewing, he fell in love with the home and all the staff. So he…"  Read all 89 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
St David's Nursing Home
Ascot Priory, Priory Road, Ascot SL5 8RS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 71 reviews
St David's Nursing Home, Ascot, Berkshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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
  • from £1,950 / week
  • 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 CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Summerlands
Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RW
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 93 reviews
Summerlands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Templeton Place Care Home
Hurst Way, Nursling, Southampton SO16 0AZ
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 26 reviews
Templeton Place Care Home, Southampton, Hampshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"What a lovely place, my dad stayed at Templeton Place, Southampton for just over two weeks. He was recovering from major surgery and could…"  Read all 26 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Warren Lodge
Warren Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4HR
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 148 reviews
Warren Lodge, Wokingham, Berkshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Having just attended the Warren Lodge annual Summer Garden Party, themed this year as America Day Community Picnic, I have come away once…"  Read all 148 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Wellington Grange
Broyle Road, Chichester PO19 6ED
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 118 reviews
Wellington Grange, Chichester, West Sussex
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Such a caring friendly environment. Nothing seems too much trouble. The staff are friendly and approachable. The managers always have time…"  Read all 118 reviews
  • from £1,564 / week
  • 76 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Colten Care has now opened two beautiful top floor suites, The Martlets and The Witterings. They have been designed to enable couples to continue living together, with support from the home team ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Wellington Vale Care Home
Darnel Road, Waterlooville PO7 7TY
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 173 reviews
Wellington Vale Care Home, Waterlooville, Hampshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Until the time comes when you have to make the decision to move your loved one into residential care, I don't think anyone can comprehend…"  Read all 173 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 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, ... Read more

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