The team at residential and care at home provider, Care South, are celebrating after being rated as a top care home provider for the sixth consecutive year.
Care South, a not-for-profit provider of residential care homes and care at home, has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups in the Mid-Size Large Group category at the Care Home Awards 2026.
It is the sixth year in a row that the award has been presented to Care South, to champion the high-quality care provided across its 14 care homes in Dorset, North Devon and Somerset. Care South also offers care at home services in Dorset and Somerset.
Recognition is based on reviews from residents, relatives and loved ones on carehome.co.uk, where Care South achieves an average group rating of 9.8/10, with many of the individual homes rating even higher. All of Care South’s care homes are also rated ‘Good’ by CQC, the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
Reviews for Care South’s homes on carehome.co.uk include: ‘My father is very happy at the home. The care is amazing. The staff are attentive, friendly, and respectful. It is a truly happy community and environment. His room is comfortable and warm, with a lovely large window overlooking the garden, which lets in lots of natural light. This makes a big difference to his happiness, as his personal space is cosy, homely and a joy to spend time in, as are the communal rooms, dining room and conservatory. The food is also of a high quality and is plentiful.”
Another review for Care South reads: “I am so very impressed with the staff who are kind, caring, friendly and always genuine. They work very hard while managing to make everyone feel special. They are also kind and caring towards visitors. The kindness I have received has been exemplary. The home is absolutely spotless and everything is very tidy. I can’t speak highly enough of the home.”
Simon Bird, CEO of Care South, said: “We are thrilled to be named as a Top 20 Care Home Group for the sixth consecutive year. This is a very proud collective achievement for all our care home teams who go above and beyond to ensure our homes are warm, welcoming places where residents feel cared for, respected and supported as individuals.
“We work closely with residents, their families and friends to listen and act on any feedback to ensure that we are always doing what is best for their loved ones. That’s why this accolade and recognition is so special – it’s from them. Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as outstanding care, let residents continue to live life to the full in our happy homes.”
For more information about the care services available, go to care-south.co.uk or call Care South on 01202 712410.