Respite Care Homes in South East England

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near South East England.

Care Homes in South East England

  1. The Red House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Red House

    The Red House, Ashtead, KT21 2NN
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Aurem Care -logo

    The Red House, operated by Aurem Care in Ashtead, offers a harmonious blend of residential and 24-hour nursing care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  2. Sonning Gardens-main-image
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    Sonning Gardens

    Old Bath Rd, Berkshire, RG4 6TQ
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Avery Collection-logo

    The stunning Sonning Gardens Care Home is situated in Sonning, Berkshire and provides expert residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care to older adults.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  3. The Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Grange

    25 Church Grn, Faringdon, SN7 8HU
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Forest Healthcare-logo

    The Grange is based in the picturesque village of Stanford in the Vale, just a short drive from Faringdon in the heart of Oxfordshire.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteRehabilitation services
  4. Cleeve Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Cleeve Lodge

    Cleeve Lodge, Goring, RG8 9BN
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Cleeve Lodge-logo

    Located in the peaceful village of Goring-on-Thames, this extended Victorian house provides 24-hour residential and respite care across two floors.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  5. Queens Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Queens Court

    2 Downing Cl, Cambridge, CB25 9DD
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    MHA-logo

    Queen's Court care home, operated by MHA and nestled in the picturesque village of Bottisham near Cambridge, offers exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,353

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  6. Tenterden House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Tenterden House

    Lye Ln, St Albans, AL2 3TN
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Bupa-logo

    Situated in St Albans, county of Hertfordshire, across 13 acres of beautiful gardens, Tenterden House care home provides expert residential, respite and nursing care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,445

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  7. Greensleeves-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Greensleeves

    15 -21 Perryfield Road, Southgate, RH11 8AA
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Alchemy Care-logo

    Greensleeves Home, operated by Alchemy Care in Crawley, offers personalised and compassionate care for ladies with dementia.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  8. Eastbourne Gardens-main-image
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    Eastbourne Gardens

    6 Upper King's Dr, Eastbourne, BN20 9AN
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Avery Collection-logo

    Located in one of the sunniest places in Britain, Eastbourne Gardens Care Home provides expert residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for older adults.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  9. Amberley Lodge-main-image
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    Amberley Lodge

    86 Downlands Rd, Purley, CR8 4JF
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Care UK-logo

    Trusted with outstanding care for over 20 years, Amberley Lodge is an inviting care home run by (https://lottie.org/care-home/operator/care-uk/), sitting in the Borough of Purley.

    Care available

    From

    £1,488

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
  10. The Close-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Close

    Abingdon Rd, Abingdon, OX14 3DP
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Cavendish Close-logo

    Nestled within the scenic countryside of Burcot near Abingdon, The Close is an award-winning care home that provides exceptional and bespoke nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  11. Firstlings-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Firstlings

    The Street, Maldon, CM9 4NB
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Sohal Healthcare-logo

    Firstlings, operated by Sohal Healthcare, is a distinguished care home situated in the charming town of Maldon, Essex.

    Care available

    From

    £1,550

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  12. Coombe House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Coombe House

    The Coombe, Streatley, RG8 9QL
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Coombe House-logo

    Nestled in a picturesque conservation area with stunning countryside views of Streatley On Thames, Coombe House offers personalised residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 24 residents in Reading.

    Care available

    From

    £1,550

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  13. Queensmount-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Queensmount

    18 Queens Park W Dr, Bournemouth, BH8 9DA
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Bupa-logo

    Nestled within beautiful Bournemouth, Queensmount is a great care home to live in that offers a community family feel.

    Care available

    From

    £1,560

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  14. Little Bramingham Farm-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Little Bramingham Farm

    Little Bramingham Farm, Luton, LU3 3XF
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Friends of the Elderly-logo

    Situated on the outskirts of Luton, Bedfordshire, Little Bramingham Farm offers a calm retreat within an urban setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,567

    per week

    ResidentialRespite
  15. Walton Heath Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Walton Heath Manor

    Hurst Drive, Tadworth, KT20 7QT
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Walton Heath Manor-logo

    Walton Heath Manor is a welcoming independent care home that provides compassionate residential and respite care in the charming village of Tadworth, Surrey.

    Care available

    From

    £1,575

    per week

    ResidentialRespiteConvalescent

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in South East England.

Are all respite care homes in South East England regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in South East England has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in South East England?

There are 193 homes in South East England that offer temporary, respite care, including The Red House, Sonning Gardens and The Grange.

Average respite care home costs in South East England

Average cost of residential care
£1,545per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,582per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,537per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,557per week

South East England's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

Read verified reviews from families who found care through Lottie

Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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