Provider of award-winning care
Passionate about enriching the lives of our residents and teams, we are so proud of the care awards and accreditations we’ve achieved at Sanctuary Care. Take a look at some of the care home awards we have won over the past couple of years…
2026 Awards
Registered Manager of the Year
Congratulations to Joanna Sheppard at Redhill Court for being a finalist in the Registered Manager of the Year category at the Leaders in Care awards.
Care Provider of the Year (Group)
We're proud to be finalists in the Care Provider of the Year category at the Leaders in Care awards.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Retiring from her role as Operations Director in Spring 2026, Sheila O’Connor leaves a truly remarkable legacy, after eight years with Sanctuary Care.
Care Team of the Year
Our Regent Residential Care Home in Worcester won the Care Team accolade for the incredible ways in which they enrich the lives of their residents.
Care Team of the Year
Our team at Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home won care home team of the year for exceptional community integration, activities and dedication.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Sheila O'Connor has been honoured with an Outstanding Contribution in Care Award in recognition of her extraordinary contribution in the care sector.
Carer of the Year
Ellie Meredith, from The Beeches Residential and Nursing Home in Birmingham, won Carer of the Year for her extraordinary dedication and compassion.
Social Care Nurse of the Year
Scott Hulin – a Mental Health Nurse at Trewartha Residential and Nursing Home in Cornwall, won Cornwall Council’s award.
Best for Nursing Care
Our pioneering Clinical Strategy 2024–2026 has won the Nursing Care award at the Care Home Awards 2026.
Top 20 Large Care Home Group
Proud to again be named as a Top 20 Care Home Provider for 2026 by Carehome.co.uk.
North West: Top 20 Care Home 2026
Bradwell Court in Congleton are proud to have been named a Top 20 Care Home in the North West.
INVESTORS IN PEOPLE PLATINUM
Internationally recognised achievement awarded to only 7% of organisations who champion support and investment in their people.
Lottie Top 100 Care Home
We’re proud to announce that Watlington and District in Oxfordshire has been named within Lottie’s UK’s Top 100 Care Homes.
Best in Outdoor Space
We’re proud to announce that Watlington and District in Oxfordshire has been named within Lottie’s UK’s Top 10 Care Homes in 'Best in Outdoor Space'
2025 Awards
Nursing Times Award
Our pioneering Clinical Strategy 2024–2026 has won an industry-leading nursing award.
The Gold Standard Framework Quality Hallmark Award
The Gold Standard Framework Quality Hallmark Award recognises the excellent end-of-life care our devoted teams provides at the following homes: Athlone House Nursing Home, Fernihurst Nursing Home and Pavillion Residential And Nursing Home.
Lottie Top 100 Care Home
We’re proud to announce that Howard House in Kilmarnock and Watlington in Oxfordshire have been named within Lottie’s UK’s Top 100 Care Homes.
Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider
We were so proud to be named the winner of this Gold Category at the 2025 Care Home Awards.
Veteran Friendly Care Home
We are proud to be recognised as a provider of veteran-friendly care homes, with a growing number of our homes accredited by the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) across England.
Whether you are looking for residential, nursing care or a respite care stay, at care homes for veterans, our teams are committed to supporting those who have served. Discover more about our VFF status.
Best for Training and Development
Winner of this category for our passion for the wellbeing, happiness, and personal growth of our staff.
Top 20 Care Home 2025
Aashna House in Streatham Vale named a Top 20 Care Home in the London. Bradwell Court in Congleton named a Top 20 Care Home in the North West. The Meadows in Dornoch named a Top 20 Care Home in Scotland. Redhill Court in Birmingham named a Top 20 Care Home in West Midlands. Asra House in Leicester named a Top 20 Care Home in the East Midlands.
Top 20 Large Care Home Group
Proud to again be named as a Top 20 Care Home Provider for 2025 by Carehome.co.uk.
2024 Awards
Leader of the Future Finalist
Sarah Clarke-Kuehn, Chief Operating Officer.
Winner of Care Home of the Year Award
Bartley Green Lodge Residential Care Home in Birmingham
Winner of Carer of the Year Award
Tilu Ngwira, Castlecroft Care Home in Birmingham
Winner of Newcomer of the Year Award
Norman McGlashan, Maintenance Operative (Scotland)
Strong Gold status
Internationally recognised achievement for organisations who champion their staff
Top 20 Large Care Home Group
Proud to be named in the Top 20 Care Groups for the fifth year running
Social Care Top 30 Finalist
Award for Sarah Clarke-Kuehn, Chief Operating Officer – Commercial
Winner of Nutrition and Eating Well Award
Allanbank Care Home in Dumfries, Scotland
Winner of Carer of the Year Award
Tilu Ngwira, Castlecroft Care Home in Birmingham
Caring UK Awards Runner Up
Care Home of the Year Award Runner Up Abercorn House Care Home in Lanarkshire. Management Team of the Year Award Runner Up Briarscroft Care Home, Birmingham.
Finalist for Catering Team of the Year
Allanbank Care Home in Dumfries, Scotland
Finalist for Care Area Manager of the Year Award
William McGregor, Regional Director (Scotland)
Finalist for Sara Berrio Care Champion Award
Norman McGlashan, Maintenance Operative (Scotland)
For more about life at Sanctuary Care, our Enquiry Support Team are here to talk on 0800 917 0478. Or if you would like to kickstart your career in care, head over to our jobs pages.
