Meallmore's Airthrey and Redwoods Care Homes Named Among Top 100 in the UK

Two Meallmore care homes have been honoured as among the very best in the UK, with both Airthrey Care Home in Airth and Redwoods Care Home in Alness named in the first-ever Lottie Awards Top 100 Care Homes list for 2025.

The UK’s top 100 care homes for 2025 have just been announced by Online Care Finder Lottie, and Airthrey and Redwoods are proud to be included on the list.

The first-ever Lottie Awards recognise and celebrate care homes across the UK that demonstrate exceptional commitment to residents, families, and staff. Lottie’s team conducted a comprehensive, data-driven review of thousands of homes across the UK, assessing them against key criteria that matter most to families when choosing care, including CQC ratings, enquiry response times, digital presence, team wellbeing, and resident feedback.

Standing Out for Exceptional Care

Airthrey stood out for its strong resident satisfaction and welcoming environment, while Redwoods impressed for its community connection and personalised care. Both homes exemplify Meallmore’s commitment to delivering quality, person-centred care with compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

“We are delighted to be named one of the UK’s top care homes,” said Michelle Ruiz-Beltran, Care Home Manager at Airthrey Care Home. “This recognition is a reflection of the dedication our team shows every single day. Airthrey is more than just a care home - it’s a family. We work hard to create an environment where our residents not only feel supported and safe but also truly at home.”

Michelle continued: “It’s an honour for our team to be acknowledged nationally. We pride ourselves on meaningful relationships with our residents and their loved ones, and this award shows we’re getting that right.”

Redwoods Care Home Manager, Dana Suciu, also expressed pride in the award:

“Being named one of the top 100 care homes in the UK is a huge accolade and a proud moment for the Redwoods team. We strive to go above and beyond every day to ensure our residents feel respected, engaged, and cared for.”

Dana added: “Our strength lies in our people - from our colleagues to the wonderful residents and families we support. We are deeply rooted in the Alness community, and this recognition is shared by everyone who makes Redwoods such a special place to live and work.”

Lottie’s National Praise

Will Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Lottie, adds:

“The launch of the Lottie Awards is about recognising the incredible dedication of care professionals who make a real difference in people’s lives every day. Being named among the Top 100 from over 14,000 care homes nationwide is a significant achievement. These care homes are not just meeting residents’ needs; they’re redefining later living by creating vibrant and supportive communities that deliver exceptional care and experiences.”

Reflecting Our Vision and Values

As part of Meallmore Ltd, both Airthrey and Redwoods are examples of our vision in action: to be great places to live and work. That vision is brought to life through high standards, compassionate teams, and innovative approaches that put the well-being of residents at the heart of everything they do.

This achievement also reflects our deeply held values under the C.A.R.E. model: Creating welcoming environments, Acting with accountability, Recognising colleagues, and Engaging in continuous improvement. These values guide every home and every colleague across Meallmore, ensuring each resident receives care that is not only professional, but personal.

More Than Just Recognition

The recognition from Lottie also highlights Meallmore’s wider strengths, including its embrace of digital tools, strong family communication, staff support, and focus on continuous improvement. Whether it’s a whisky tasting at Airthrey or community-led events at Redwoods, life in a Meallmore home is vibrant, inclusive, and deeply rooted in personal dignity.

About the Lottie Awards

Launched in 2025 by Online Care Finder Lottie, the Lottie Awards highlight the UK’s Top 100 care homes based on excellence in four pillars: Quality of Care, Operational Excellence, Digital Impact, and Workplace Culture. Homes were evaluated through a rigorous, data-led process using over ten key indicators important to families, including regulator ratings, enquiry responsiveness, resident feedback, and staff wellbeing.

The Lottie Awards aim to provide families with trusted guidance on the best elderly care providers while recognising care homes that exceed expectations in support, community, and compassion.