Care homes in England

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England has 296 children's care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 49 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 24 Outstanding, 179 Good, 19 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 73 homes are not rated yet.

England at a glance

296on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding24
  • Good178
  • Requires improvement18
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated72
  • 91% 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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296 care homes in England

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Ariya House

Run by Ariya Neuro Care (Residential) Limited

70 Vernon Road,, Worsbrough,, Barnsley, S70 5BE
OutstandingCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 13 beds

Ariya House supports people with acquired brain injury and physical or cognitive needs through transitional rehabilitation. Its core house includes nine transitional apartments, two pre-independence bungalows and two long-term apartments, creating a supported route towards greater independence.

Rehabilitation is integrated into functional daily living in a non-clinical setting.

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Clifton Court

Run by Ariya Neuro Care (Residential) Limited

60 Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, S65 1DH
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Clifton Court provides transitional and residential rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury in Rotherham. The seven-person service supports individuals with physical and cognitive needs, with placements designed around rehabilitation goals, independence and confidence.

Each resident has an individual apartment with an accessible kitchen and en-suite facilities.

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Guyatt House

Run by Guyatt House Care Ltd

42 The Causeway, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0DU
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds

Guyatt House provides residential care, supported living and core and cluster services for adults with additional support needs across Cambridgeshire. The service specialises in learning disabilities and also supports autism and mental health needs. Residential care offers a structured, intensive model with staff on site 24 hours a day for people needing consistent help with daily living.

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InFocus Charity

Run by InFocus Charity

Topsham Road, Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 6HA
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds

InFocus Charity provides specialist education, residential care and support for young people with vision impairment and complex needs. Its specialist college offers further education for learners aged 16 to 25 through residential and day placements, while adult residential care includes nursing support.

The service combines education with vision impairment support, mobility and habilitation training.

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Sunflowers Care Ltd

Run by Sunflowers Care Limited

119 Histon Road, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UQ
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 4 beds

Sunflowers Care Ltd provides nurse-led care for children aged 0-18 with complex health needs, including long-term ventilation, wheelchair dependence and rehabilitation needs. The fully adapted four-bedroom home in Cottenham near Cambridge also offers long-term step-down care and short-break respite, bridging the gap between hospital and home.

Each shift includes a nurse supported by carers, with managers on call and access to the child’s GP,…

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Treloar College

Run by Treloar Trust

Powell Drive, Holybourne, Alton, GU34 4GL
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 115 beds

Treloar College provides specialist further education for physically disabled learners aged 16 to 25, with residential and day provision. The college supports students who may also have complex medical needs, communication needs, sensory impairments or learning difficulties.

Education, therapy and care are integrated into tailored programmes, allowing students to work towards greater independence while developing academic, practical and life…

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National Star College - Ullenwood

Run by National Star Foundation

National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2026
  • Nursing
  • 88 beds

National Star College combines specialist further education, personal development and residential services for people with disabilities, including at its Ullenwood setting near Cheltenham. Students can access learning alongside therapy and medical support, with work-based learning helping connect education to future opportunities.

Residential services include student accommodation and long-term living, while respite stays are available for one…

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Options Roxby House

Run by OA2 Adults Limited

Winterton Road, Roxby, Scunthorpe, DN15 0BJ
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds

Options Roxby House supports children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs through specialist education and residential care provision. Its registered scope includes learning disabilities, younger adults and children, with individualised learning and support shaped around each pupil’s abilities, needs and goals.

The Options Autism approach combines academic learning with work on social skills, emotional…

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RoseLea House

Run by Roselea Care Homes Limited

73 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7JX
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds

Residential care home for 9 residents in Nottingham, run by Roselea Care Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.

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195 Ashby Road

Run by Winslow Court Limited

195 Ashby Road, Burton On Trent, DE15 0LB
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds

195 Ashby Road provides residential support for children, younger adults and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The service sits within a wider organisation offering supported care, transition homes, education and community support for people who may need structured help to develop independence.

The placement process includes an assessment, with referrals and general enquiries handled confidentially.

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Aucklands Care

Run by Mrs Lynn Georgina Hart

2 Ken Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3ET
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 10 beds

Dementia care is the central focus at Aucklands Care, a family-run home in Southbourne with eight rooms and 24-hour support for people living with dementia and mental health conditions. Staff use each person’s life story, preferences, history and routines to shape detailed care plans with residents, families and friends.

The service aims to maintain independence, dignity and choice as memory and cognitive abilities change.

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Cascade (Hurst House)

Run by Cascade (Charlton House) Limited

95 Grove Avenue, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0HZ
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Residential care home for 8 residents in Norwich, run by Cascade (Charlton House) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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Ernest Bold Resource Centre

Run by City of Wolverhampton Council

Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LT
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Ernest Bold Resource Centre provides regulated overnight respite care for adults with a learning disability. The service is intended for people living in the City of Wolverhampton who have been assessed as eligible for care or support and who meet the stated age and diagnostic requirements.

It operates from an eight-bed, single-storey building designed around the needs of people with learning disabilities.

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Grasmere Avenue

Run by L D Care Limited

13 Grasmere Avenue, Whitton, Hounslow, TW3 2JG
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Residential care home for 6 residents in Hounslow, run by L D Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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Grindon

Run by Cambian Signpost Limited

Grindon, Chapel Hill, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3AQ
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Residential care home for 4 residents in Cullompton, run by Cambian Signpost Limited. Supports sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Lang Riggs House

Run by Nestlings Care Ltd

Breeze Hill Road, Manchester, M46 9HJ
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2026
  • Nursing
  • 4 beds

Lang Riggs House offers intensive specialist residential placements for young people with complex mental health needs. Its spacious family home has four placements, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, three lounges and a therapy or multipurpose room.

An in-house mental health team addresses developmental, social care and mental health needs. Support includes pre-admission assessment, transition planning and individual care and treatment plans, with…

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Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives

Run by Milton Keynes City Council

4 & 6 Mathiesen Road, Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK13 7AG
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds

Residential care home for 12 residents in Milton Keynes, run by Milton Keynes City Council. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Moorville House

Run by Moorville Developments Limited

24 Ryegate Road, Sheffield, S10 5FA
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Moorville House offers residential support for young adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and other complex needs. Its person-centred approach uses individual care plans to reflect each resident’s needs, preferences and aspirations, with support aimed at developing practical skills and greater independence.

The service includes a family-style home and a range of accommodation and environments designed to match…

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River Cottage

Run by Interact Care Limited

5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 8SF
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds

Residential care home for 3 residents in Consett, run by Interact Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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What to look for in children's care homes

  1. Strong safeguarding

    Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements.

  2. Links with education

    Links with education, health professionals and family or carers.

  3. Age-appropriate routines

    Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for moves.

Questions families ask

What should children's care homes offer?

Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.

How many children's care homes are there in England?

296 children's care homes in England are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which children's care homes in England are rated Outstanding?

Ariya House, Clifton Court, Guyatt House, InFocus Charity and Sunflowers Care Ltd, and 19 more on this page.

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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