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 - Browse 100 South East England Care Homes / Nursing Homes with an Outstanding CQC Rating

Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 5,298 Reviews

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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
"Ascot Priory is a beautiful location it is equalled by the staff and management who are very kind, caring and understanding. From the…"   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 Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hill Brow Residential Care Home
Beacon Hill Road, Ewshot, Farnham GU10 5DB 
10 128 reviews
Hill Brow Residential Care Home, Farnham, Hampshire
"Absolutely fantastic. My grandmother recently moved to Hill Brow and is settling in really well. The staff are friendly, observant and…"   Read all 128 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Woodlands & Hillbrow Ltd

Hill Brow is a purpose-designed 30-bed family owned and run care home, which is rated Outstanding by CQC (April 2022). Friendly trained carers contribute towards a homely and happy atmosphere in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Royal Star & Garter - High Wycombe
Hughenden Avenue, High Wycombe HP13 5GG 
10 85 reviews
Royal Star & Garter - High Wycombe, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
"We are so grateful for the compassionate care our mother receives at The Royal Star and Garter. The staff are kind, attentive, and truly…"   Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,915 / week
  • 74 Rooms
Group/Owner Royal Star & Garter

Royal Star & Garter offers compassionate, loving care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. The High Wycombe home opened in April 2019 and has been exclusively ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Kingfishers
The Meadows, New Milton BH25 7FJ 
9.9 178 reviews
Kingfishers, New Milton, Hampshire
"Deciding to hand over our mum's care was incredibly difficult but we've been delighted with Kingfishers. The care team are so patient and…"   Read all 178 reviews
  • from £1,473 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Kingfishers care home is situated in New Milton only a few miles from the New Forest and the cliff top and beach at Barton-On-Sea. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
St Christopher's
Ascot Priory, Priory Road, Ascot SL5 8RS 
9.9 48 reviews
St Christopher's, Ascot, Berkshire
"St Christopher's is a small Care Home located in a tranquil woodland setting a mile or two from Ascot Race Course. The carestaff is of high…"   Read all 48 reviews
  • from £1,648 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner Ascot Residential Homes Ltd

A beautiful, family run, boutique care home where residents' quality of life is paramount. Set in 40 acres of beautiful grounds, rated Outstanding by CQC (March 2022). Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Broadwater Lodge
125 Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming GU7 3BF 
9.9 51 reviews
Broadwater Lodge, Godalming, Surrey
"What's not to like about Broadwater Lodge ?! My husband is so well looked after by a very caring team, in an environment which is warm and…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • from £1,818 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Broadwater Lodge offers 'Outstanding' specialist dementia, residential and short term respite care. The care home team in Godalming, Surrey, does everything possible to ensure that residents enjoy a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Coombe House
The Coombe, Streatley, Reading RG8 9QL 
9.9 67 reviews
Coombe House, Reading, Berkshire
"Everytime I visit Coombe House, from the moment I step in through the front door to the moment I leave, I find the whole experience…"   Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 24 Rooms

Coombe House is an Outstanding-rated (CQC, March 2021), residential care home offering exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment. Set in the picturesque village of Streatley, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Excelcare Waterhall Care Home
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 3QH 
9.9 77 reviews
Excelcare Waterhall Care Home, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
"Waterhall is a lovely, well run care home. My mother has dementia and is bedbound, so she needs total care from the kind, caring staff. The…"   Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,475 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner Excelcare

Water Hall Care Centre is an attractive modern building, which opened in 2008 and provides the highest standards of dementia and nursing care and accommodation. Water Hall was the first home in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home
Hill Road, Watlington OX49 5AE 
9.9 151 reviews
Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home, Watlington, Oxfordshire
"I'm writing to express my heartfelt thanks to the staff at Watlington Care Home for the exceptional care they provided to my dad over the…"   Read all 151 reviews
  • from £1,554 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Watlington is a stunning home in a rural village, with spectacular gardens overlooking the Chiltern Hills. But it’s the outstanding CQC rated team (April 2019) and the care they provide which makes ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Oak Lodge
Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7EL 
9.9 142 reviews
Oak Lodge, Basingstoke, Hampshire
"Dad has lived at Oak Lodge for six months. I have peace of mind that he is well cared for by friendly, professional, and caring staff.…"   Read all 142 reviews
  • from £1,995 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Forest Care Ltd

Oak Lodge is an award winning, CQC ‘Outstanding’ (October 2020) care home offering 24 hour residential and nursing care for up to 60 residents, both permanent and respite. Set within a 300 acre ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Cleeve Lodge Ltd
11 Elmhurst Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading RG8 9BN 
9.9 65 reviews
Cleeve Lodge Ltd, Reading, Oxfordshire
"My mother has lived at Cleeve Lodge for a year now. She does not want to be in a home, but has said herself, from the start, "If you must…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 23 Rooms

Cleeve Lodge is a family-run care home rated CQC Outstanding for the third consecutive time (2016, 2019 and 2025) - reflecting nearly 50 years of service to the local Goring and Streatley ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Jubilee House
Pound Lane, Godalming GU7 1BX 
9.9 70 reviews
Jubilee House, Godalming, Surrey
"Jubilee House is a wonderful care home that has looked after my wife for over a year now. The compassion and care shown to my wife and all…"   Read all 70 reviews
  • from £1,590 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Jubilee House, based just off the high street in Godalming, is a purpose-built care home offering expert care for older people, including those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Sunnycroft
143 Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton SO30 2HG 
9.9 83 reviews
Sunnycroft, Southampton, Hampshire
"We can't thank the whole team at Sunnycroft enough for the care and compassion they showed our Joe. From the very beginning, it was clear…"   Read all 83 reviews
  • from £1,325 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Nick Hawkins

Rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission in June 2018, Sunnycroft offers modern dementia care in a homely environment. Activities are a particularly highlight of life in the home, with a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Churchfields
Pound Lane, Cassington, Oxon, Witney OX29 4BN 
9.9 80 reviews
Churchfields, Witney, Oxfordshire
"I selected this Care Home after searching the Witney/Oxford area for an elderly lady with Alzheimer's. Churchfields is in a beautiful…"   Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 38 Rooms
Group/Owner Premium Care Group

Churchfields, rated Outstanding by the CQC in March 2020, is situated at the heart of the beautiful village of Cassington in West Oxfordshire, close to Eynsham and Witney. Churchfields is part of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Linden House
New Street, Lymington SO41 9BP 
9.9 136 reviews
Linden House, Lymington, Hampshire
"I cannot recommend Linden House highly enough! Not only is it a wonderful space, but the people are skilled, caring and so, so kind. The…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,740 / week
  • 77 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Linden House breaks new ground while building on the traditional charm of its seaside location in Lymington. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Woodlands Residential Care Home
174/178 Reading Road South, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 6AE 
9.9 153 reviews
Woodlands Residential Care Home, Fleet, Hampshire
"Mum was a resident until her passing in January 2026. She was well cared for and happy at Woodlands. There were many activities she could…"   Read all 153 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Woodlands & Hillbrow Ltd

Woodlands is a thirty-nine bedroom residential care home with an excellent reputation in the Fleet community for the consistently high standards of elderly care it achieves. The home was rated as ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Cuttlebrook Hall
1 Stock Road, Eastern Bypass, Thame OX9 3SP 
9.9 71 reviews
Cuttlebrook Hall, Thame, Oxfordshire
"Such a wonderful place. The staff are amazing and so calm and gentle with the residents. On my visits I am made to feel welcome and offered…"   Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Cuttlebrook Hall care home in Thame offers a comprehensive range of high-quality care services for older people, all in a luxurious, purpose-built setting. The experienced and passionate team ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
West Hall
Parvis Road, off Parvis Road, West Byfleet KT14 6EY 
9.9 211 reviews
West Hall, West Byfleet, Surrey
"My mother, who had advanced dementia, received excellent care while she was in West Hall (for several years). I can't praise the staff…"   Read all 211 reviews
  • from £1,950 / week
  • 117 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor’s West Hall is a unique and meticulously designed flagship care home. West Hall comprises of an 18th century listed Manor House, with three contemporary lodge residences, all set in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Woodpeckers
Sway Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RX 
9.9 99 reviews
Woodpeckers, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
"The staff are friendly and welcoming, making you feel at home. The care given feels personal and always accommodating. The food is very…"   Read all 99 reviews
  • from £1,328 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Originally a private residence, Woodpeckers has been tastefully extended and adapted to provide every modern convenience, while still retaining a homely atmosphere. Residents enjoy companionship ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Appleby House
Longmead Road, Epsom KT19 9RX 
9.8 101 reviews
Appleby House, Epsom, Surrey
"I can not express how wonderful Appleby is. My grandad has been a resident for 2 years now and it was the best decision we made. It's such…"   Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,904 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Appleby House in Epsom, Surrey, is an 'Outstanding'-rated (April 2019), award-winning care home offering an innovative approach to older people's care, including dementia care. Residents are ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Weald Heights
Bourchier Close, Sevenoaks TN13 1PD 
9.8 217 reviews
Weald Heights, Sevenoaks, Kent
"I moved my mother into Weald Heights in November 2025. The staff took a lot of time to make sure they understood her, particularly her…"   Read all 217 reviews
  • from £2,055 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Weald Heights is a CQC rated 'Outstanding' (June 2025) care home in Sevenoaks. The dedicated and expert team offer quality residential, nursing and dementia care on a respite or permanent basis. They ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Byron House Care Home
141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury HP21 9LP 
9.8 76 reviews
Byron House Care Home, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"Byron House Care Home personnel have consistently delivered a high standard in every respect for my mother whilst she has been in their…"   Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,800 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Westgate Healthcare Ltd

Rated Outstanding Overall and in 'Caring', 'Responsive' and ‘Well Led’ by the Care Quality Commission in January 2023, Byron House Care Home is a little gem; uniquely warm, personalised and friendly, ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Red Oaks Care Home
The Hooks, Henfield BN5 9UY 
9.8 122 reviews
Barchester Red Oaks Care Home, Henfield, West Sussex
"My mum came into Red Oaks as emergency respite care and is now a permanent resident. I can not fault the lovely staff who have been…"   Read all 122 reviews
  • from £2,211 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Red Oaks is a purpose-built nursing home in the tranquil village of Henfield, situated in the centre of 3.5 acres of formal gardens. Their dedicated and experienced team are passionate about ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Abbeyfield Speedwell Court
Mansbridge Road, West End, Southampton SO18 3HW 
9.8 80 reviews
Abbeyfield Speedwell Court, Southampton, Hampshire
"My father who dementia was admitted to Speedwell Court at short notice for respite care. The team were fanstastic at meeting his needs,…"   Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner Abbeyfield Living Society

Speedwell Court is a care home set in West End, Southampton. Within homely surroundings finished to the highest specification, providing exceptional services to people looking for first class ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Knights' Grove Care Home
Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW 
9.8 113 reviews
Knights' Grove Care Home, Southampton, Hampshire
"Mum has been very well looked after by staff. They have updated us and looked after my dad really well too. Nurses have been good as has…"   Read all 113 reviews
  • from £1,645 / week
  • 56 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Knights Grove has been rated 'outstanding' by the CQC (March 2019) and has been purpose-built to offer high levels of tailored short, or long term, care for those living with dementia. They offer a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Temple Grove
Crowborough Road, Herons Ghyll, Uckfield TN22 4BY 
9.8 126 reviews
Temple Grove, Uckfield, East Sussex
"I visit my friend regularly and I am impressed by the care she receives, the cleanliness of everywhere, the kindness of staff and the…"   Read all 126 reviews
  • 65 Rooms

Temple Grove is a care home rated Outstanding by the CQC (January 2020) for up to 65 people. Those living at Temple Grove are provided with personalised care plans tailored to individual needs, ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester West Oak Care Home
Murray Road, Wokingham RG41 2TA 
9.8 95 reviews
Barchester West Oak Care Home, Wokingham, Berkshire
"My mother moved into West Oak two months ago following a stay in the hospital. She has settled in quickly and seems very happy. All the…"   Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,953 / week
  • 63 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

West Oak makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Bridge House Care Home
Thames View, Abingdon OX14 3UJ 
9.8 110 reviews
Bridge House Care Home, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
"My mother has been receiving first class nursing care and support from the whole team at Bridge House. I have nothing but praise for the…"   Read all 110 reviews
  • 71 Rooms
Group/Owner Carebase

Bridge House Care Home is an award-winning Oxfordshire care home that provides loving and person-centred nursing, residential, and dementia care delivered by an expert team. Rated ‘Outstanding’ ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Clara Court
21 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead SL6 6JE 
9.8 186 reviews
Clara Court, Maidenhead, Berkshire
"30/12/25 - came today to visit my auntie. It's so clean and organised, it has such a lovely friendly atmosphere here today. The staff are…"   Read all 186 reviews
  • from £1,912 / week
  • 76 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Clara Court is a welcoming 'outstanding'-rated care home (March 2019) where a passionate and highly trained team provides quality residential, dementia and respite care for older people. The ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Grange Care Centre
25 Church Green, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon SN7 8HU 
9.8 76 reviews
The Grange Care Centre, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
"I cannot praise the staff at The Grange Stanford (who have been looking after my mum for the last 8 months) enough, they are so kind,…"   Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 49 Rooms
Group/Owner Forest Healthcare

Welcome to The Grange Care Centre in Faringdon. Situated in the tranquil village of Stanford in the Vale, the charming home offers 24-hour nursing care for adults, on a long-term basis or for ... Read more

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