Finding the right care home for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. To help you get started, we have pulled together the 10 highest-rated care homes in and around Cardiff, based on Google review scores. Every home on this list has at least five Google reviews, and we have used a weighted scoring method to make the rankings fair: a care home with a 4.8 rating from 60 reviews ranks ahead of one with a 5.0 from just 6 reviews, because the larger sample tells a more reliable story.
Google reviews capture the experiences of residents, families, and visitors over time, and they are a genuinely useful starting point. That said, they are only one signal. Review counts vary between homes, and sentiment can shift as management or staffing changes. We always recommend reading the latest inspection report from the relevant regulator and, above all, visiting in person before making any final decision.
The homes below are a mix of nursing homes and residential care homes. Not every home will suit every need, so treat this list as a shortlist to explore further rather than a definitive verdict.
- Forge Care Centre is based in Ely and operates as a nursing home. It holds a Google rating of 5.0/5 from 38 reviews, and has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Greenhill Manor Care Home, a nursing home in Town, carries a 4.9/5 Google rating from 100 reviews. At its most recent assessment it was rated Good at its last inspection.
- Bryn Ivor Lodge Nursing Home, a nursing home in Trowbridge, carries a 4.9/5 Google rating from 58 reviews. At its most recent assessment it was rated Good at its last inspection.
- Located in Pentwyn, Ty Enfys Care Home is a nursing home with a strong 4.9/5 Google rating from 21 reviews. It has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Ty Eirin Care Home is a nursing home serving Cymmer. With 13 Google reviews averaging 5.0/5, it has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Abermill Care Home is based in Caerphilly and operates as a residential care home. It holds a Google rating of 4.8/5 from 24 reviews, and has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Trafalgar Park Nursing Home is a nursing home serving Treharris. With 8 Google reviews averaging 5.0/5, it has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Penylan House Nursing Home in Pentwyn has earned a 5.0/5 score from 8 Google reviewers. This nursing home has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Located in Barry, Milsom House Care Home is a nursing home with a strong 5.0/5 Google rating from 7 reviews. It has been rated Good at its last inspection.
- Min-y-Mynydd Residential Home is a residential care home serving Tredegar. With 8 Google reviews averaging 4.9/5, it has been rated Good at its last inspection.
How to choose between them
Once you have a shortlist, here are four things worth doing before you commit:
- Visit at mealtimes. The atmosphere in a dining room tells you a lot about the day-to-day culture of a home: are staff present and engaged, does the food look and smell appealing, do residents seem comfortable?
- Ask about staff turnover. High turnover is one of the most consistent predictors of lower care quality. A good home will be comfortable talking honestly about this.
- Read the latest inspection report. Ratings change. A home that was Good two years ago may have been reinspected since, and vice versa. Always check the most recent published report from the regulator before visiting.
- Involve the person who needs care. Where possible, bring your loved one to visit. Their comfort and instinct about the environment matters as much as any rating or report.
For a full comparison of care homes in Cardiff, including CQC ratings, care types, and map search, visit our care homes in Cardiff page. You can also search across the UK if you are exploring options in other areas.
Ratings reflect public Google review data as of June 2026. This list is not an endorsement of any individual care home, and details including ratings, inspection outcomes, and availability can change. Always check the latest inspection reports and visit in person before making a decision.