10 of the Best Luxury Care Homes

Gone are the days when care homes were seen as a mere necessity. Today, many care homes have transformed into sophisticated sanctuaries that provide a lifestyle of elegance, comfort, and exceptional service where every day feels like a retreat. 

In this blog, we highlight 10 of the top luxury care homes available through Autumna, each offering a unique blend of comfort and sophistication. 

What are luxury care homes?

Luxury care homes are ones that go beyond the basic standard of care and offer high-end accommodation, premium services, and exceptional amenities. Many luxury care homes provide additional services that are not available at normal care homes, such as spas, fitness centres, gourmet dining, beautifully landscaped gardens, and even concierge services.

Why would you want a luxury care home?

Many people choose luxury care homes because they offer additional comfort, happiness and peace of mind to people in their twilight years.  

These homes are designed to enrich lifestyles with bespoke services tailored to each individual, while providing a range of activities that promote an active and comfortable life.

What should you look for in a luxury care home?

Luxury care goes beyond plush surroundings. Look for a community that prioritises resident wellbeing. This could include access to cutting-edge therapies, a dedicated wellness coordinator, and opportunities for continued growth and social connection. 

Although every luxury care home has its own unique characteristics, consider the following features when looking for high-end care homes: 

Premium accommodation: Luxury care homes should provide spacious and beautifully furnished rooms, which exude comfort and elegance. If privacy and convenience are priorities to you, then you may want to consider facilities that offer ensuite rooms, kitchenettes and temperature control. 

High ratings: The best care homes are often the ones that have a high rating or positive report by the independent care regulator in your country, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.

Autumna has also introduced OpenScore the first independent score out of ten that ranks providers, based on multiple sources of information. When using the Autumna Directory to search for care providers, you'll find it featured on some of the profile pages of listed care homes. This will give you a much stronger indication of the quality of a care home. 

Idyllic gardens: Well maintained, landscaped gardens provide a serene and aesthetically pleasing environment, which can significantly enhance the mood of residents and encourage outdoor activities such as walking, gardening, and relaxation. Being in nature has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, contributing to better mental health.

Personalised care and entertainment: The best care homes offer person-centred care, and tailored care plans designed to meet the unique needs of each resident. This personalised approach puts the person who is receiving care at the heart of any decisions made by health and social professionals. Personalised care often extends to a variety of other activities and entertainment options, ensuring they are diverse and adapted to individual preferences and requirements.

Exclusive amenities: Most luxury care homes will provide superior amenities to offer a truly exclusive service. These may include things such as spas, fitness centres, and salons to name but a few.  

Gourmet dining options: Every care home offers catering, but if you are looking for a touch of sophistication, then look for care homes with gourmet dining options, including fresh meals prepared by professional chefs. Meals should ideally cater to a wide range of dietary needs and tastes. To learn more about food standards in care homes, check out our blog on care home food menus.

Health and wellness programmes: Look for comprehensive health services, including on-site medical care and holistic wellness programmes, such as pet therapy, yoga and other specialist wellbeing services.

While this list is far from exhaustive, it highlights the key factors to keep in mind when searching for the best luxury care homes.

Our top 10 luxury care home picks

Discover the epitome of comfort and care with some of our luxury care home picks featured below.  Each one offers exceptional amenities and outstanding services to enhance the quality of life for their residents.

Kyn Hurlingham

Neighbouring the prestigious Hurlingham Club along the eastern side of Hurlingham Park in London, KYN Hurlingham is a Grade II listed building, sympathetically restored to its former glory as a landmark building within the local area.

Originally built as a ‘Ragged School’ in 1855, the building has previously also served as a youth club, before its most recent incarnation as a luxurious KYN care home in Fulham. The existing heritage and fabric has been retained and enhanced and the home features a library, spa, screening room, terraces and walled garden.

Knowle Park Nursing Home

With commanding views over the picturesque Surrey countryside and standing in a beautiful nine-acre parkland, Knowle Park Nursing Home in Cranleigh is a breath of fresh air compared to many other homes. It is ideal for those who like to stroll or sit and admire the scenery and the visiting wildlife.

A restored period property, this Aria Care home retains its traditional country house charm while offering modern amenities such as en-suite rooms and an in-house hair salon and barbers.

Loveday Abbey Road

Positioned near the iconic Abbey Road Studios, Loveday Abbey Road features 26 exquisitely designed suites and an award-winning sensory garden with a dining terrace. Boasting an outstanding CQC rating, this facility provides unparalleled care. Residents can unwind in the luxurious hydro-spa and enjoy a variety of activities in the dedicated studio and activities room.

Rosebery Manor Care Home

An upmarket and sophisticated facility situated in the serene surroundings of Epsom, Rosebery Manor Care Home offers top-tier support through its dedicated team. Part of the highly-rated Avery Collection, this sophisticated facility ensures that residents lead fulfilling, active, and engaging lives with its wide range of exceptional services, activities, and amenities.

Chichester Grange

Chichester Grange provides premium care for older adults in a luxurious environment. This Care UK facility offers an array of high-end amenities, including a hair and beauty salon, cinema room, café, and inviting lounge areas. The beautifully landscaped garden provides a peaceful outdoor retreat for residents.

West Hall Care Home

Nestled within the extensive grounds of a listed manor house, West Hall Care Home, part of the Anchor group, combines modern luxury with historic charm. This high-quality care home features a hair and beauty salon, library, quiet room, bistro, and private dining facility. It also offers specially tailored residential care and a vibrant social events calendar.

The Bridge Care Home

With a strong OpenScore rating, The Bridge Care Home redefines the standards of upscale care. Residents benefit from a unique blend of well-being services, expert dementia care, advanced technology, and a lively community supported by a dedicated team. The all-inclusive care package includes meticulously designed rooms, freshly prepared gourmet meals, and bespoke services.

Thirlestaine Park

Situated in the historic spa town of Cheltenham, Thirlestaine Park Care Home, part of the reknowned Porthaven Care Homes group, is set within the majestic grounds of the Grade II listed Thirlestaine Hall, adjacent to sports fields and parkland. Residents enjoy private, secure landscaped gardens for relaxation, as well as restaurants, a hairdressing salon, and a leisure and wellness room, among other amenities.

Mount Vale Care Home

A beautifully restored, former maternity hospital, Mount Vale Care Home is located in the scenic town of Northallerton with easy access to both the North Yorkshire Dales, Cleveland and the historic city of York. Offering residential, nursing and dementia care, this Barchester Healthcare home also offers respite care and short breaks, which can be pre-booked up to a year in advance.

Chawley Grove

As one of the luxurious facilities under the Hamberley Care Homes brand, Chawley Grove is set within beautiful, landscaped gardens with convenient transport links to Oxford. This upscale facility offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Residents benefit from a tastefully decorated environment and first-class, person-centered care tailored to individual needs.

The care homes featured above are just a selection of the luxurious facilities that residents can explore on Autumna.

How to find luxury care homes

If you are looking for a luxury care home for yourself and your loved one that is tailored to your needs, it is easy to get started.

Our directory lets you choose care homes that offer specific amenities, features and dietary options that are designed to provide an elevated experience.

To search for these care homes, simply follow the instructions below.

• Start by entering your preferred location.
• Select ‘Additional filters.’
• This will bring you to a dropdown menu that will allow you to select a range of options tailored to your needs.
• Simply check the options that you need and click ‘Search again.’

Get in touch with our team today!

If you need additional help in finding luxury care homes in your area, get in touch with us by calling our helpline team on 01892 33 53 30 for free and impartial advice. You can contact us 7 days a week (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30pm, Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm).