The Sycamores
Residential care home · Alford
45 South Street, Alford, LN13 9AN
Run by Linkage Community Trust
- GoodCQC · Oct 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01507 463225
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 October 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Sycamores
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-127619830
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Sycamores
Linkage Care connects The Sycamores with residential support for people with learning disabilities and a wider pathway covering housing, day services, employability and specialist education. The organisation creates bespoke care packages designed around individual needs, helping people develop independence, skills and community connections.
Its wider charity also supports people with autism through care, learning, wellbeing and employment settings. Residential care can therefore sit alongside community supported living and other practical services, depending on the person’s pathway. Bespoke care packages for learning disabilities are the clearest point of distinction for families exploring support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Alford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpiper Care HomeAlford | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Chimneys Care HomeAlford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Victoria House Residential HomeAlford | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| SwallowdaleAlford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GablesAlford | 3.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Also run by Linkage Community Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwallowdaleAlford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Scremby GrangeNear Spilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beech Lodge - MablethorpeMablethorpe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Livingstone CourtMablethorpe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oak LodgeMablethorpe | Good | 8.0 | |
| DunsfordSpilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Keal ViewSpilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Spencers LodgeSpilsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Vale ViewSpilsby | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| St Andrews DriveSkegness | Good | 8.4 | |
| Seaton HouseLouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| RiversideLouth | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Bespoke care packages
- Links to employability services
- Wider learning disability pathway
Suits: People with learning disabilities needing residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
45 South Street, Alford, LN13 9AN
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Questions families ask
How much does The Sycamores cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Sycamores for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lincolnshire council paid on average £769 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Sycamores whether it takes residents funded by Lincolnshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.