Friends of the Elderly care homes

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Friends of the Elderly runs 7 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission in England. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 4 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet.

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7on this list

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  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in England on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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7 care homes in England

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Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home

Run by Friends of the Elderly

Leamington Road, Luton, LU3 3XF
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds

Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home supports older people, including those living with dementia, through residential care in Luton. It is run by Friends of the Elderly, a not-for-profit charity that reinvests surplus funds into its services.

Residents receive support with daily living, meals and social wellbeing, while activities, outings and community events provide stimulation and connection.

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New Copford Place Residential Care Home

Run by Friends of the Elderly

London Road, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1YR
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds

A purpose-built residential home in the Essex village of Copford, New Copford Place Residential Care Home supports older people near Colchester. It offers dedicated residential care alongside social support and companionship for people considering a move from home into supported living.

The home is operated by Friends of the Elderly, a not-for-profit charity that runs care homes and day care services for older people.

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Orford House Residential Care Home

Run by Friends of the Elderly

Woodcote Park, Meadow Hill, Coulsdon, CR5 2XN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 29 beds

Residential care at Orford House supports older people, including those living with dementia, in a home setting in Coulsdon. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and provides accommodation for people who need help with daily life, personal care and ongoing support.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, Orford House combines residential care with opportunities for social contact and activities.

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Redcot Residential Care Home

Run by Friends of the Elderly

Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2LL
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 32 beds

Redcot Residential Care Home provides dedicated residential care for older people, with support that includes social companionship and opportunities for activities. The home is part of Friends of the Elderly, a not-for-profit charity that also offers day care and respite services across England.

Residents can use communal areas and a terrace, enjoy organised entertainment and take part in activities according to their interests.

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The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home

Run by Friends of the Elderly

College Road, Maybury, Woking, GU22 8BT
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 62 beds

Dedicated dementia, residential and nursing care at The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is aimed at older people needing ongoing support. The home operates within Friends of the Elderly, a charity providing care homes and day care services for older people across England and Wales.

The charity also offers respite care, including short stays that can support recovery after illness, provide a break for a family carer or help someone…

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The Lawn Residential Care Home

Run by Friends of the Elderly

119 London Road, Holybourne, Alton, GU34 4ER
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 31 beds

The Lawn Residential Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in Alton, as part of Friends of the Elderly, a not-for-profit charity. The organisation combines accommodation, personal support and social companionship, with care services designed around physical and mental wellbeing. Residential care is presented as a home-from-home setting for people who need professional support.

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Friends Place

Run by Friends of the Elderly

The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DW
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 66 beds

Friends Place provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a newly built care home in Reading. The home is designed as a modern yet homely setting, with care tailored to individual needs and a focus on physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, social support and companionship.

Facilities include a private cinema for film nights and entertainment, alongside the wider amenities of a purpose-built home.

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How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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