Residents and their families have rated care provider The Orders of St John Care Trust as one of the Top 20 care home groups in the UK.

There are nearly 17,000 care homes in the UK caring for around half a million people, 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.   

Over 12,000 of all UK care homes support older people aged 65 and over, with around half of these older people paying for their own care. The rest care for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues and are largely funded by their local authorities.

People are living longer, and with 19% of the total population in the UK aged 65 years or older, which equates to 11 million people, demand for care homes is set to grow. 

Dan Hayes OBE, Chief Executive at The Orders of St John Care Trust, said:

“We are delighted to receive a Top 20 Care Home Group Award for another year running.  

This award, based on reviews by those who live in one of our homes, and by their families, is a reflection of the trust placed in us by our residents and their loved ones.  In turn, the award also reassures them that they live in a place where they are valued as individuals with unique experiences and stories, and where their needs are met, and indeed exceeded.

The award also recognises the hard work and dedication of all my colleagues.  I am so proud of the loving care, dignity, respect and happiness our teams bring to every individual in our care - they are truly deserving of this accolade.”

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 experienced for themselves the care and support being given at the care home.

“We would like to congratulate The Orders of St John Care Trust on being a top care home group! Our awards, which celebrate the excellent care given by care home groups, show The Orders of St John Care Trust ensures it gives first-rate care throughout its homes.

“These top performing care home groups are making a profound difference to residents’ lives as they put compassion, respect and dignity at the centre of their care.”

To view The Orders of St John Care Trust’s reviews go to https://www.carehome.co.uk/care_search_results.cfm/searchgroup/36153015JOHA#reviews