Drovers Call Care Home
Nursing home · Gainsborough
186 Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AN
Run by Knights Care (5) Limited
- InadequateCQC · Dec 2023
- 3.2Our score
- Beds52
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01427 678300
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 December 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeInadequate
- EffectiveInadequate
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Drovers Call Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Inadequate
- Register number
- 1-25513508821
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Drovers Call Care Home
Drovers Call Care Home supports people with dementia, complex health needs, physical disabilities and other specialist requirements. Its nursing service combines residential care with registered nurses who oversee ongoing health and wellbeing, while respite stays provide short-term support during recovery or when carers need a break.
The home includes the Rainbow Unit for end-of-life care in a peaceful setting. Staff can work alongside GPs, community nurses and other healthcare professionals, with support that may include medication management, wound care and health monitoring. A traditional in-house pub also provides a social space connected to the building’s former use.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gainsborough
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxby Hill Care HomeGainsborough | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Foxby CourtGainsborough | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ferndene Care HomeGainsborough | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kingsway Clayton HouseGainsborough | 0.7 miles | |||
| Kingsway Clayton House Residential Care HomeGainsborough | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rainbow end-of-life unit
- Traditional in-house pub
- Clinical support for complex needs
Suits: People needing complex nursing or palliative care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
186 Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AN
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Questions families ask
Does Drovers Call provide end-of-life care?
Yes. Its Rainbow Unit provides end-of-life care in a peaceful environment, with support for residents and their loved ones.
Does Drovers Call support advanced dementia and complex needs?
Yes. It is a specialist care home for people with advanced dementia and complex needs, with nursing care and specialist care units.
Are registered nurses available around the clock?
Yes. Its nursing teams are available 24 hours a day and support complex health needs, including medication management, wound care and health monitoring.
Does Drovers Call have an in-house pub?
Yes. It has a traditional in-house pub reflecting the building’s history as a former public house, providing a shared space for residents.
What activities are available at Drovers Call?
Residents can join twice-monthly exercise sessions, animal therapy visits, live entertainment, interactive games and other activities supporting wellbeing and social connection.
How much does Drovers Call Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Drovers Call Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lincolnshire council paid on average £757 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.