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 - Browse 91 South West England Care Homes / Nursing Homes with an Outstanding CQC Rating

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Oakhaven Residential Care Home
136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TB 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 52 reviews
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I could not wish for a better place for my Aunt to spend her final days. Well last 3 years really. The staff are amazing, food is great.…"   Read all 52 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 27 Rooms

Having been rated 'Outstanding' for the second time by the Care Quality Commission (May 2020), Oakhaven's staff take pride in their excellent standards of care, carried out by a team of professional ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Dove Court
Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 96 reviews
Dove Court, Seaton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My friend spent 11 years at Dove Court. She was beautifully looked after with kindness, skills and lots of fun! Trips out to the sea,…"   Read all 96 reviews
  • from £1,295 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Dove Court Care Home, Seaton, is part of a friendly care service that has benefited from significant investment and refurbishment, as well as a strong focus on quality training. An experienced ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Harbour Rise
18 Roundham Road, Paignton TQ4 6DN 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 169 reviews
Harbour Rise, Paignton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My father lives in Paignton, myself & my sister both live in the South East, while we visit him as often as we can we aren't on hand. In…"   Read all 169 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Harbour Rise Ltd

Harbour Rise is a delightfully situated home for older people, a short walk from seaside shops and sandy beaches. Both long-term and respite needs are welcome, with care maintained by a team of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Doveridge Care Home
South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 69 reviews
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton, Devon
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"An elderly friend of the family was taken in on respite reluctantly on his behalf I might add, I let him settle in for a few days then…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,547 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Doveridge Care Home is the only care home located in the market town of Colyton, Devon. It provides dementia care for older people. The home was rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Lodge
22 Spicer Road, Exeter EX1 1SY 
10 87 reviews
The Lodge, Exeter, Devon
"My mother had advanced terminal cancer and was resident at the Lodge for about a month receiving palliative end-of-life care. All the…"   Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd

Originally designed as a home for a successful Exeter family in the late 1880s, The Lodge is an impressive Victorian villa with extensions added throughout the years, with the latest completed in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Grovelands
45 Grove Avenue, Yeovil BA20 2BE 
9.9 88 reviews
Grovelands, Yeovil, Somerset
"My husband spent 2 weeks with you for restbite and he really enjoyed it. All of the staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. There…"   Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,340 / week
  • 61 Rooms
Group/Owner Somerset Care

Grovelands is a modern and purpose-built care home, offering a versatile lifestyle and professional care. The dedicated dementia suite supports independence, with staff who are expertly trained in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Monkscroft Care Centre
Shelley Road, Cheltenham GL51 7DP 
9.9 177 reviews
Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"I believe my brother is being very well cared for at Monkscroft Care Home. He has been there for over a year now, and the care is…"   Read all 177 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner The Orders of St John Care Trust

Monkscroft Care Centre offers up to 80 residents compassionate, individualised dementia, nursing and respite care in a modern, comfortable environment. Opened in 2012, the home is located in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)
53 Hooe Road, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9QS 
9.9 49 reviews
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock), Plymouth, Devon
"Mum has been in Wisteria House for 15 months now. Every day she is cared for to the highest standards with love and kindness. All the staff…"   Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd

Wisteria House in Hooe, Plymstock specialises in 'quality of life' for elderly people living with dementia. The home offers high quality and comfortable furnishings to include very stimulating ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fitzwarren House
Kingsdown Road, Swindon SN3 4TD 
9.9 127 reviews
Fitzwarren House, Swindon, Wiltshire
"From first contact, the staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. Although my mother was incapacitated for the majority of her time…"   Read all 127 reviews
  • from £1,569 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Fitzwarren House provides high-quality residential dementia care, nursing care, and short stay respite care. Accommodating up to 64 residents, the Swindon home is known for its strong community and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Anne's
Plougastel Drive, Off Callington Road, Saltash PL12 6DJ 
9.9 61 reviews
St Anne's, Saltash, Cornwall
"Thank you and staff for all you had done caring for mum. She was a very quiet and nervous person but was beginning to become more sociable…"   Read all 61 reviews
  • from £1,342 / week
  • 33 Rooms
Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor’s St Anne's, in Saltash supports up to 33 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing dementia care. The home continues welcome new residents. The home is located in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Heathers
Quarry Road, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6AX 
9.9 42 reviews
The Heathers, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
"I have found the Heathers Care home to be extremely well run. All the staff are very helpful and friendly and very accommodating. There are…"   Read all 42 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 30 Rooms
Group/Owner 3AB Care Ltd

The Heathers Nursing Home is a privately owned, Grade-II listed Georgian manor house, offering both single and companion bedrooms. It provides residential, respite, and day-care services, delivered ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Queensmount Care Home
18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA 
9.8 191 reviews
Queensmount Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Just celebrated my Mums 101st Birthday at Queensmount. The staff are all so kind and once again went out of their way to make mums day…"   Read all 191 reviews
  • from £1,470 / week
  • 49 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Recently rated Outstanding (August 2022) for a second time in a row and one of a handful of homes to be rated Outstanding in all areas across England, Queensmount offers a range of short and long ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Canford Chase
40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6EU 
9.8 93 reviews
Canford Chase, Poole, Dorset
"Canford Chase have provided an outstanding customer experience for my cousin who needed respite support following a hip replacement. From…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,472 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Canford Chase is situated in the select area of Branksome Park and is within easy reach of the award-winning beaches of Poole and Bournemouth. Set in a secluded peaceful garden, it offers five-star ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Mallands
Odle Hill, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 5NL 
9.8 74 reviews
Mallands, Newton Abbot, Devon
"I am extremely pleased with the care my mum is receiving at Mallands Care Home. She always looks well cared for and is very contented.…"   Read all 74 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 38 Rooms

Mallands is a family run residential care home committed to providing high quality care with a personal touch. Of course, the fundamentals of being Safe, Caring, Effective and Responsive are the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Rose Lodge
2 Isca Road, Exmouth EX8 2EZ 
9.8 104 reviews
Rose Lodge, Exmouth, Devon
"My dad spent nearly a year and a half at Rose Lodge, from September 2024 to January 2026, and it was absolutely the best thing we could…"   Read all 104 reviews
  • from £1,515 / week
  • 34 Rooms

Rose Lodge Care Home offers specialist dementia care in Exmouth and has two small communities (around 16 residents in each) for people living with dementia. The cottage is designed for people ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Malden House
69 Sidford Road, Sidmouth EX10 9LR 
9.8 115 reviews
Malden House, Sidmouth, Devon
"Mum has been in Malden House for almost a year and she has settled in well. We looked at a number of homes before deciding which home…"   Read all 115 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 29 Rooms
Group/Owner Hartford Care Group Ltd

Malden House is a truly elegant country residence that is steeped in period charm yet filled with warmth and understanding. The original house, which dates back to 1820, has been thoughtfully ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG 
9.8 85 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"The Abbey View experience has been outstanding on all fronts. The facilities, the standard of care and the food have all been of the…"   Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,376 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Abbey View is ideally located in the historic English country town of Sherborne and is only a few minutes walk from the abbey, the old town and its amenities. Abbey View offers tasteful comfort in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW 
9.8 101 reviews
Fernhill, Ferndown, Dorset
"My relative entered Fernhill in November 2025 and we were so pleased we chose this wonderful care home.. From the day of arrival, he was…"   Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,792 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Experience the warmth and care of these friendly, relaxing care homes whilst making new friends. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Amberwood House
418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX 
9.8 71 reviews
Amberwood House, Ferndown, Dorset
"A very pleasant stay recovering from a knee operation. All staff very willing and kind. Lovely atmosphere everyone treated as an…"   Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,452 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Amberwood House is a beautiful home in Ferndown. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the opportunity for gentle ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE 
9.7 136 reviews
The Links Care Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"The Links manager and staff have always been friendly, helpful and professional from the first visit, through wife's death and settling…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

This care home is proud to be able to display an Outstanding CQC rating (November 2023). The Links is in the lovely village setting of Broadstone, close to local amenities and within easy reach of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Manor Cottage Residential Home
Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1NT 
9.7 55 reviews
Manor Cottage Residential Home, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
"Staff are really friendly, caring and upbeat. I like that it is a small home. Mum enjoys the garden. Good activity programme too. We can…"   Read all 55 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Kew Care Group

Manor Cottage offers a stylish environment in which to provide residential care, being a listed building originating from the fifteenth century, lovingly converted for the practice of modern ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Arcot House
Arcot Gardens, Sidmouth EX10 9HR 
9.7 93 reviews
Arcot House, Sidmouth, Devon
"My experience at Arcot House has been very helpful, friendly and kind. Management and staff caring for all my needs. I would thoroughly…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,519 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Doveleigh Care Ltd

Arcot House, in Sidmouth, Devon, is a twenty eight capacity care accommodation run by a dedicated team of carers, eager to provide effective care and lifestyle solutions for people with elderly care ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Lucerne House Care Home
Chudleigh Road, Alphington, Exeter EX2 8TU 
9.7 73 reviews
Barchester Lucerne House Care Home, Exeter, Devon
"I have been searching, unsuccessfully, for suitable respite care for my husband over the last two years in order to have a break as his…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,818 / week
  • 74 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Lucerne House Care Home, a home rated outstanding again by CQC on 17th September 2019, makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kings Court Care Centre
Kent Road, Corner of Bath Road, Swindon SN1 3NP 
9.7 73 reviews
Kings Court Care Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire
"Grandad now needs full time care. My family were informed of Kings Court Care Home and we didn't know what to expect. The moment I walked…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Rated OUTSTANDING by the CQC (November 2025) Kings Court Care Centre, situated close to transport routes in Swindon, supports those seeking an independent lifestyle and assistance from skilled ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ashgrove House
63 Station Road, Purton, Swindon SN5 4AJ 
9.7 43 reviews
Ashgrove House, Swindon, Wiltshire
"We had to make a decision about where Mum was going to go following a fall. Not knowing anything about nursing homes, but aware that they…"   Read all 43 reviews
  • from £1,440 / week
  • 35 Rooms

Ashgrove House is located within a pleasant village environment, with its own landscaped gardens and excellent access to nearby amenities. The key commitment of staff is to preserve dignity, ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Frith House
Steart Drive, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1AA 
9.6 51 reviews
Frith House, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
"The staff at Frith House have been very helpful, attentive and most importantly caring. The team in the SRC, where mum was a resident for…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • from £1,340 / week
  • 83 Rooms
Group/Owner Somerset Care

Frith House is located in Burnham-on-Sea, close to the seafront and town centre. The home offers a versatile range of care packages, with the team being experienced and fully trained in the practice ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
John Wills House
Jessop Crescent, Westbury Fields, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS10 6TU 
9.6 44 reviews
John Wills House, Bristol, Bristol
"In October 2016, after my husband's dementia became worse we moved and enjoyed the flat and the services. Then my husband died end '24. I…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner St Monica Trust

You’ll notice a distinctive atmosphere of warmth and friendliness at John Wills House. Experienced team are dedicated to ensuring that your care is built around your personal preferences. Set ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Horfield Lodge
Kellaway Avenue, Bristol BS7 8SU 
9.6 87 reviews
Horfield Lodge, Bristol, Bristol
"Mum moved into Horfield Lodge in March 2025. In truth I was filled with worry about the move, for Mum and for myself. After an 'up and…"   Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,494 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Horfield Lodge offers specialist dementia and nursing care, with fifty-four places in total and some dual occupancy rooms available. An experienced team combine professional care with a popular ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Grove
88 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RB 
9.6 24 reviews
The Grove, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
"My mum moved into the Grove a few months ago. The staff I met both before and since she moved in have been amazing and were a big part of…"   Read all 24 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner Allegra Care

Conveniently located in the heart of Winterbourne, The Grove Residential Home is a specialist dementia care centre, rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (January 2021). With 35 private ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Badgeworth Court Care Home
Church Lane, Badgeworth, Cheltenham GL51 4UL 
9.6 128 reviews
Barchester Badgeworth Court Care Home, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"Mum has come home saying she would like to stay again. She liked the staff, the food and the room and surroundings. Only down side was the…"   Read all 128 reviews
  • from £1,480 / week
  • 65 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Badgeworth Court offers first-class, person-centred care and support to those seeking nursing, residential and respite care, in addition, expert dementia care for those living on the home's Memory ... Read more

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