A BOURNEMOUTH care home has been named as one of the best in the region, according to the industry leading reviews website, carehome.co.uk.

Sunrise of Westbourne has been voted as one the top 20 care homes in the South West by residents and their loved ones. Reviews from the 2,027 care homes across the South West of England were collected and analysed by carehome.co.uk, before a top 20 list was drawn up.

The care home provides residential and nursing services for people with dementia.

It was praised for its staff, who were described as “warm, welcoming, kind and professional”.

Doina Tampou-Ababei, acting manager of Sunrise of Westbourne, said: “I am absolutely delighted that our care home, Sunrise of Westbourne, has been recognised as one the top 20 care homes in the south west of England. It is a true testament to the efforts of all our team members, as well as our fantastic residents and relatives.

“We are so lucky to have amazing people working for us at Sunrise of Westbourne – I am proud of them all.”

Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of carehome.co.uk, said: “Reviews of Sunrise of Westbourne care home show they provide a high standard of care and we would like to congratulate them on being a top 20 care home in the south west.

“It is such a big achievement to be named as a top-rated care home by the residents receiving the care as well as their family and friends.”