Care South has been rated by residents and their families as one of the top 20 mid-size care home groups.

There are nearly 18,000 care homes in the UK, with the top 20 care home groups receiving an award from the leading reviews guide to care homes, carehome.co.uk.

The award is based on the provider’s care home reviews from their residents, as well as their friends and relatives.

Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of carehome.co.uk, said: “It is a huge achievement to be named as one of the Top 20 care home groups in the UK by the residents and their families who have first hand experience of the care being given.

“Our awards which celebrate the excellent care given by care home groups, show that Care South provides high quality care throughout its homes, and we would like to congratulate it on being a top care home group.

“These top performing care home groups, which do their utmost to make sure every one of their care homes has the same high standards and values, are making a profound difference to residents’ lives by putting compassion, kindness and dignity at the heart of their care.

Simon Bird, chief executive at Care South, said: “We are delighted to have been named as one of the Top 20 mid-size care home providers and to have our 16 homes recognised as some of the very best in the UK. These awards are so important to us as they are selected based on the reviews of our residents, their families and friends, and we really appreciate the time people have taken to pass on their positive experiences that our teams across all our homes provide every single day. This award is also testament to our wonderful teams and their hard work and ongoing commitment to providing food, fun and friendship across all our homes.”

To view Care South’s reviews, go to Care South | 16 Care Homes | 595 Reviews