Good care homes in England

Shipley Manor Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people, alongside support for residents with physical disabilities and younger adults. The home’s care model is designed to help residents retain independence while receiving assistance with daily life.

Residents can take part in activities and social opportunities, while visiting professionals include a hairdresser and podiatrist for people who find it difficult to…

Adults with learning disabilities and younger adults can receive residential support at 128 Beech Hill, including people who may also need help with autism, brain injuries or other complex needs. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Voyage Care’s wider services.

Support is shaped around individual needs, goals, preferences and values.

Five autistic and learning disabled adults aged 18 to 65 are supported at 243 Church Street, a small family-run care home in Ripley. Support is shaped around each person’s needs, wishes and choices, with housemates encouraged to take part in decisions about daily life.

The fully accessible house includes en-suite bedrooms, a sensory room, communal lounge and conservatory.

Adults with learning disabilities can receive residential support at 2a Court Road through Milestones Trust. The organisation also supports adults with mental health needs and complex behavioural needs, with services including supported living, day opportunities and short breaks.

Its wider approach helps people build fuller and more independent lives through individual progress and personal milestones.

3-4 Priors Court Cottages is part of Prior’s Court, a charity providing education and residential care for young people with complex autism. The provision is designed for autistic young people aged 5 to 25, including people with severe learning disabilities and complex needs.

Education and care are delivered together through a school and young adult provision, with the wider organisation focused on learning, independence and future development.

Residential support at 33 Blanford Road is available for older people and people with learning disabilities in Reigate. The home forms part of Active Prospects, which delivers flexible, responsive care for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex support needs.

Active Prospects supports people to lead aspiring lives, with services shaped around wellbeing, independence and individual goals.

A 10-bed mixed-gender home in Hounslow supports people with severe learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge and associated health needs. 49 Bath Road provides specialist accommodation, care and support close to shops and local amenities.

Residents are encouraged to take part in daily living tasks, social events and community activities that reinforce life skills and prepare them for greater independence.

Supported housing, classes, activities and work experience help teenagers and adults with learning disabilities build practical skills and live as independently as they wish through SWALLOW. 64 Chilcompton Road is part of this wider residential support service.

SWALLOW has 16 accommodation spaces across three locations and runs community cafés in Radstock and Peasedown St John.

Residential support through Consensus is available at 78 Polwell Lane for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Referrals are shaped around individual needs and aspirations, with the organisation providing residential and supported living services.

Consensus works with families and professionals to identify appropriate support. Its approach focuses on enriching daily life, creating opportunities and helping people flourish,…

Supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, 8 Acres helps residents build skills, grow in confidence and gain greater independence through person-centred residential care. Its support is shaped around an agreed package of care and the individual’s goals.

The service is part of National Care Group, whose wider model includes supported living, residential care, progression planning and more managed environments when needs…

Residential and supported living services give adults with learning disabilities a home-based setting with practical help shaped around individual needs. 89a Hampton Road East is a care home without nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities in a social home environment near Central London.

Consensus also supports people with autism and complex needs across its services, with referrals and guidance available for families and…

Ground-floor accommodation, relaxing lounges and home-cooked meals shape Abbeyfield House’s residential care setting in Alnwick. The home supports older people, including those living with dementia, within a purpose-built environment designed to feel homely.

All rooms are on the ground floor, making access straightforward, while meals are freshly prepared and can take account of dietary requirements and favourite dishes.

Abbotswood Court in Romsey offers residential, dementia and respite care in a purpose-built home designed around comfort, companionship and 24-hour support. Registered nursing care is also available, making the service relevant to older people with changing care needs and those considering a short-term stay.

Residents can take part in activities and events, use accessible outdoor areas and maintain familiar routines where possible.

Abelands supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment, including younger adults, through residential care. The service forms part of The Ark Project, which also supports young people through supported accommodation and offers specialist day provision for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions.

Support includes personal care, daily living skills and leisure activities.

Acacia Lodge supports older people through residential, dementia and nursing care, with respite and end-of-life care also listed among its services. The purpose-built home provides accommodation alongside facilities such as a garden, library, lounge and hair salon.

Residents can take part in exercise, music, games and quizzes, while the minibus supports activities beyond the home.