Care homes in England

Updated

England has 3,698 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 100 Outstanding. This page lists the 100 with the highest MyCareCheck score out of 3,698.

England at a glance

100on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding100
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score9.2 / 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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100 care homes in England

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Godswell Park

Run by Godswell Park Care Home Limited

Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4ES
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 48 beds

Godswell Park provides residential nursing and care for people aged over 65, including those with differing nursing needs. Admission begins with an assessment by a senior nurse, usually at home, in hospital or another establishment, so required equipment can be arranged before arrival and an individual care plan can be prepared.

The home offers long-term care, convalescence and respite stays, with full personal and nursing care included in its…

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Hepworth House

Run by Ideal Carehomes Limited

City Field Court, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4NG
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 66 beds

Hepworth House provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Wakefield. The home supports day-to-day needs while encouraging residents to remain involved in activities, family life and shared routines. Its purpose-built setting is also arranged for people living with dementia.

Activities include cinema experiences, celebrations, music and family events.

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SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue

Run by Sense

89 Hastings Avenue, Margate, CT9 2SQ
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

SENSE supports disabled people with complex needs through residential care, day services and accessible activities. Its work spans children, young people and adults, helping people communicate, learn skills, build friendships and take part in everyday life.

Arts, sports and wellbeing sessions offer opportunities to stay active and creative, while adult services include residential care and day support.

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The Byars Nursing Home

Run by Beckedge Limited

Caythorpe Road, Caythorpe, Nottingham, NG14 7EB
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 30 beds

The Byars Nursing Home supports older people who require nursing or personal care, including people living with dementia. It is a small, family-owned and managed independent home where the owners remain involved in daily life and concentrate their work at this single service.

Accommodation includes 30 single ground-floor bedrooms, each with an en-suite wet room and access to a secure private garden area.

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The Old Red Lion

Run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited

Old Red Lion, Town Street, Treswell, Retford, DN22 0EJ
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Residential care home for 7 residents in Retford, run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ashbourne Lodge

Run by James Hudson(Builders)Limited

Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BH
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 80 beds

Ashbourne Lodge provides residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home also supports younger adults and offers a broad care pathway through its wider service, including respite, palliative and day care.

Residents receive care based on individual needs and informed choice, with activities, social events and dining forming part of everyday life.

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Beech House Care Home

Run by Bristol Care Homes Limited

11 Prowse Close, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1EG
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds

Beech House Care Home provides long-term and respite care for residential, nursing and dementia needs in Thornbury. Its 52 individual rooms, landscaped garden and dedicated physiotherapy support make it suitable for people who need continuing care or a shorter stay while maintaining independence and quality of life.

The home operates as part of Bristol Care Homes, whose service menu also includes residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

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Belong Atherton Care Village

Run by Belong Limited

Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EW
OutstandingCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 73 beds

Belong Atherton Care Village combines residential, nursing and dementia care with a village-style setting for older people in Atherton. The registered service also supports people with mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Residents live in households, while the wider village offer includes an Admiral Nurse service, hair and beauty facilities and community spaces.

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Belong Crewe Care Village

Run by Belong Limited

Brookhouse Drive, Crewe, CW2 6NA
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 67 beds

Belong Crewe Care Village combines residential care, nursing care and dementia care with a household-based community setting. Residents have their own space while trained staff remain available, supporting independence and daily routines within the village.

The service also includes an Admiral Nurse service, active lifestyle activities, hair and beauty facilities and community elements.

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Bowfell House

Run by The Knoll Care Partnership Limited

2 Brook Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5RQ
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds

Bowfell House offers residential care for older people in a purpose-built home designed around practical, homely living. Its dining rooms and lounges have panoramic views over landscaped gardens and the surrounding area, with fully glazed façades bringing natural light into shared spaces.

The home is the first custom-designed and built care home from the family-led Knoll Care Partnership, drawing on more than 30 years of care delivery in…

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Branthwaite Care Home

Run by Knights Care (3) Limited

34 Welham Road, Retford, DN22 6TN
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds

Branthwaite Care Home supports adults with residential, dementia and nursing care, with respite and day care also available. As part of Knights Care, its nursing provision includes registered nurses overseeing health and wellbeing, while respite can support recovery or planned carer breaks.

Palliative care focuses on comfort, dignity, familiar routines and family support.

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Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre

Run by Blackberry Hill Limited

61 Wharf Road, Islington, London, N1 7RY
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2023
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds

People with neurological, spinal and dementia needs can receive specialist nursing care at Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre in Islington. The registered care home also supports acquired brain injury and continuing care, including long-term accommodation, meals, clinical care and supervision.

Forest Healthcare teams tailor care around each resident’s needs, wishes, preferences and personality.

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Burwood Nursing Home

Run by Gentilwood Limited

100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AL
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 58 beds

Burwood Nursing Home combines nursing care, rehabilitation and daily living in a family-run setting in Broadstone. The home has 58 en-suite rooms and provides onsite therapy, including physiotherapy-led classes and one-to-one occupational therapy support five days a week.

Residents can use The Railway Tavern pub and a 1920s-themed theatre, while the open-plan kitchen and dining room lets them see lunch being prepared.

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Casa Mia Care Home

Run by Mr Martin James Winfield & Mrs Michelle Dawn Winfield

Casa Mia Cleobury Road, Far Forest, Kidderminster, DY14 9EH
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 40 beds

Casa Mia Care Home supports adults with a variety of mental health care needs in a spacious residential setting near the Wyre Forest. Care planning begins with a needs assessment involving the client, their care team and chosen relatives or friends, then develops a package around personal wishes, goals and interests.

The home has 36 en-suite bedrooms, including 14 with kitchenettes, alongside a communal kitchen and large gardens.

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Corner House Residential Care Home

Run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited

1,3,5 St Margaret Street, Mansfield, NG18 2RE
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 11 beds

Corner House Residential Care Home provides residential care and support for 11 adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities. The recently refurbished home has 11 en-suite bedrooms and is designed for people who need a supported living environment alongside day-to-day care.

Support is tailored through individual plans and can include personal care, medication management and help with daily living.

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Eastbourne House

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PG
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 72 beds

Eastbourne House provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Whitley Bay. The home is accepting new residents and supports people who need daily assistance in a care home setting, including those living with dementia.

The home is part of HC-One, whose wider services include residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

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Fonthill House

Run by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited

Cassius Drive, Kings Park, St Albans, AL3 4GD
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds

Care home with nursing for 64 residents in St Albans, run by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Glebe House Care Home

Run by Bristol Care Homes Limited

5 Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DS
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 47 beds

Glebe House Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and others with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home welcomes both long-term and short-term residents, with 46 rooms, most offering en-suite facilities. Care is registered for people who need nursing support as well as those living with dementia.

A dedicated physiotherapist works across the care homes, assessing ways to promote…

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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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Hallmark Admiral Court Luxury Care Home

Run by Hallmark Care Homes (Leigh-On-Sea) Limited

Manchester Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3HP
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds

Hallmark Admiral Court provides residential, dementia, respite and nursing care for older people and adults with varied support needs in Leigh-on-Sea. As a registered care home with nursing, it offers a setting where personal care and nursing support can be considered together.

Daily life includes activities, dining and social spaces, with the wider Hallmark offer also including hair and beauty services.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in England?

3,698 sensory impairment care homes in England are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in England are rated Outstanding?

Godswell Park, Hepworth House, SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue, The Byars Nursing Home and The Old Red Lion, and 95 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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