The top care homes in the UK have been revealed by leading care home reviews website carehome.co.uk. Each year, carehome.co.uk recognises excellence in social care across the country by naming the Top 20 care homes in all 12 regions across the UK, alongside the top care home groups.
Choosing a care home is a life-changing decision—not just for those moving in, but also for their loved ones. Through the Top 20 awards, carehome.co.uk strives to make the search for quality care simpler and more transparent.
carehome.co.uk lists all registered care homes in the UK, alongside genuine reviews, inspection ratings and detailed fee information. It also hosts a free expert care helpline to assist older people in their search for a care home.
Currently, 19% of the population – 12.7 million people – are aged 65 or older. It is expected that, by 2050, this will rise to 25%. With an ageing population, there is an increased demand for high quality health and social care.
Out of 17,000 care homes in the UK, the top 20 in each region have been selected based on over 224,000 reviews written by residents, as well as their friends and families, over the past two years.
Every year since their launch in 2014, the Top 20 awards take into consideration a wide range of criteria, including the care homes’ overall standard and facilities, the quality of care and support, value for money, standard of food, staff, activities, management, security, and whether residents are treated with dignity and respect.
Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of carehome.co.uk, said:
“Our Top 20 awards celebrate those who go above and beyond in delivering exceptional care, as rated by the residents themselves and their loved ones.
“These awards not only recognise the outstanding work of care providers across the UK, but also help families feel more confident in their choices.
“With over 360,000 reviews on our website, we are able to provide an invaluable resource for families navigating the difficult decision of choosing a care home.”
You can see the full list of winners here.