I was struggling a bit to know where to start looking when we were wanting to find some respite care for my mother in law. The very sympathetic call handler was lovely and it felt like a relief to ta... See more
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Does what it said on the listing. Identified bona fide residential care homes near me that had the best track record. Made me a neat shortlist without having to faff about looking up non-performers.No... See more
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Extremely helpful and empathetic. Response was very quick. Shortlist of homes and vacancies with relevant information emailed very quickly. All contacted me within a few hours. The whole process made... See more
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Carehome.co.uk's helpline service was great. I had a really tricky situation with the council trying to source a temporary care home place for my mother-in-law and being completely unsure about how th... See more
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carehome.co.uk is the UK's leading care home website, helping families find the right care, confidently. Compare every registered care home in the UK, read over 400,000 verified reviews, explore expert advice, and get free, independent support from our Care Help Team. Whether you're planning ahead or need care quickly, we're here to make finding the right care simpler.
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- www.carehome.co.uk
4.7
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It was refreshing to have someone on…
It was refreshing to have someone on the other end of line, who listened and made me feel as if my problem was important. Information as discussed was received as promised. Also a follow up was made after couple days and caused me to review the list again and re look at one of the options.
24 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Jan, thank you so much for your kind review - it really means a lot to hear. So glad the follow-up call came at the right moment too, and that it helped you take a second look at things. That's exactly why we do it. Good luck with the decision, and we're only ever a call away if you need us again.
Please do not send your love ones to…
Please do not send your love ones to spencer house Birchington-on-sea .
My mum was admitted there in May 2026 she had dementia she was 92. The times I visted her I found the bed sheet was soaked with urine. Another time her catheter leg bag tube was hanging below her foot . Other times mum was stuck in the lounge that is very small all day no one gave mum pressure lifts . Then mum landed up with pressure sores . a doctor should have signed end of life he didn't another doctor was called in to do it . The food they serve the people is worse then prisons and hospitals . Most of the carers cannot speak English. I thought the manager was nice at first then she lied . She was supposed to keep in contact with me and she was liaising with my sister in law who is only family by marriage. The manager promised to give me back my mums phone i loaned to her she gave it to my brother . The front of the home isn't wheelchair accessible so you would not be able to ring the bell at the door . The place is run by kent County Council. It needs to be shut down . I was very close to my mum in 2023 I stayed with my mum for 9 months and cared for her I could see she was slowly going through dementia unfortunately doctors and adult social services took no notice nor did her grandchildren. Now she's dead she died on the 24th July 2026
19 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Brenda - from what you've shared, it appears your review is about the care provided by Spencer House Care Home rather than carehome.co.uk. At carehome.co.uk we help people seeking care to compare care homes and read reviews. We have no involvement in the management or operation of care homes and aren't the organisation responsible for the issues you've raised. We'd advise you to share your concerns with Spencer House directly.
We have flagged this review with Trustpilot as it doesn't appear to be a review about carehome.co.uk's service. However, we're very sorry to read about your mother's passing and the distressing experiences you've described. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family during what must be an incredibly difficult time.
Thank you Janene for your help…
Thank you Janene for your help yesterday - it certainly helped us narrow it down to a shortlist. Many thanks
31 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Anne & Andy - thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that Janene was able to help you narrow your options down. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best as you make your decision.
This company was a godsend with so many…
This company was a godsend with so many care home where do you start, friendly & very competent def a 5 star review
29 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Cheryl - thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that we could help make the difficult process of finding a care home feel less overwhelming. Wishing you all the best.
The representative was helpful and…
The representative was helpful and sympathetic. The short list was helpful
30 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Thank you for your kind feedback. It's great to know we could support you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Gemma who I dealt with was extremely…
Gemma who I dealt with was extremely helpful, Courteous and polite.
29 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Mark - We're so pleased to hear that Gemma was extremely helpful throughout your experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to her - they'll mean a lot. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
Very helpful Informative and friendly
17 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Andrea - we really appreciate your feedback and are glad we could support you.
Care home.uk have been very helpful…
Care home.uk have been very helpful getting my husband settled into his care home.He is in there for six weeks respite while I go into hospital.
All the staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
Very pleased with his care.
Susan Watkins.
24 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Susan - thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased our Care Help Team could support you in finding respite care for your husband. It’s wonderful to hear that he has settled in well. We wish you a successful operation and a smooth recovery, and thank you again for your kind words.
Very helpful.
Someone called me back after my inquiry they were very helpful ,thoughtful they asked lots of questions to get a background understanding of what help I needed then provided me with a list .
A few day's later they called the see if everything was going well.
I was very happy with the help provided.
24 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Lisa - we're delighted to hear that our Care Help team took the time to understand your situation and provide support tailored to your needs. Thank you for your kind words, and we wish you all the best.
Quick provision of useful contacts
it was very helpful to have contact from homes when I was urgently looking for a place
15 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Susan - thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased our Care Help service was able to make what can be a stressful decision easier.
very kind and promptly helpful
22 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Sadrudin - thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you found our team kind and prompt. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
I got very swift and helpful advice
I got very swift and helpful advice, the list of homes was very good and I would have moved my partner - unfortunately not possible to social services, but you did all you could, and I will come back to you again.
22 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Keith - thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you found our advice helpful and that the list of care homes met your needs. Although we're sorry things didn't work out as you'd hoped, we're glad we could support you as much as possible. We really appreciate your kind words and would be happy to help again if you ever need us in the future.
Super efficient
I only had to talk to one person (Meg) who took down al the relevant details and contacted all the relevant care homes in the target area. The care homes interested in helping contacted me and I did not have to go through all the detail again. this was a huge time saver for me, especially as I was looking for a placement for someone who was very seriously ill. Thank you Meg!
22 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Gnasher - thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Meg was able to make the process easier during what must have been a very difficult time. It's great to know that by gathering all the information upfront and contacting the relevant care homes on your behalf, we could save you from having to repeat everything and help you focus on finding the right support. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Meg. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we wish you all the very best.
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Shane - we're delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful. We expect nothing less! Thank you for your review.
Such a helpful service.
20 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Rachael - we're glad to hear you found us helpful in your search for a care home! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Being able to get a list of care homes…
Being able to get a list of care homes that accept CHC
11 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Jenny - thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review!
Very usefull information which helped…
Very usefull information which helped finding a care home much easier
18 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Christopher - thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our information helpful and that it made finding a care home much easier. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Incredibly helpful
Incredibly helpful. Answered all of our questions, in fact, answered quite a few that we hadn't thought of. They managed to narrow the choice of care home down to a manageable list which in turn helped us find a local home so much quicker for mum.
13 July 2026
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Simon - thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased to hear that we could answer your questions. It's great to know we were able to help you find a suitable local home more quickly. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
I had difficulty in understanding how…
I had difficulty in understanding how some of the care homes have such a high rating when clearly when you visit them,they are no where near the guided rating. Until I had a conversation with one of the staff working for carehome co.uk .All of the care homes pay a premium for heighting the profile of their care home . Subsequently negative feedback gets removed or our terms and conditions doesn't allow it you will get told.
So please pay no attention to ratings from this service . Just in it to make their money and not interested in the welfare of people who clearly need support and proper advice.
In the comments below from the company its so obvious that you remove negative comments regardless how you protest .I'd suggest that you visit some of these places you rate so highly then try to sleep at night saying your giving a balanced view for someone to be placed in the care of these people
17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Hi Lee - we're sorry to hear that this was your impression, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.
We'd like to reassure you that while care homes can choose to pay for additional visibility on our website, this has no influence whatsoever on our reviews or ratings. We do not remove negative reviews to favour paying subscribers, and whether or not a care home advertises with us has no impact on how reviews are moderated or displayed.
Our review process is governed by a clear and consistent policy, with the aim of providing families with balanced, trustworthy information to help them make informed decisions about care. If a review doesn't meet our published guidelines, we may be unable to publish it, but this is never based on whether the feedback is positive or negative.
If you'd like to learn more about how our reviews are moderated: https://www.carehome.co.uk/about-reviews/
We take feedback like yours seriously and are always happy to answer any questions about how our service works.
Reply from carehome.co.uk
Thank you for your review. We're pleased you had a positive experience and appreciate your support.
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