The Willows
Residential care home · Bourne
74 Station Street, Rippingale, Bourne, PE10 0SX
Run by The Willows Home Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2022
- 5.0Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01778 440773
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 July 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Willows
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-223516544
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Willows
The Willows offers permanent and short-term residential care near Bourne, including dementia, respite, day and end-of-life care. This family-run home in Rippingale has 30 beds and supports older people with rooms, meals, personal support and company close by.
Care is planned around the individual rather than a fixed routine, while families and friends are encouraged to remain involved. The home’s rural Lincolnshire setting provides a smaller residential environment, and its funding guidance explains the difference between permanent and respite arrangements. It suits families looking for a family-run care home where longer stays and short-term support are both available.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bourne
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bells Residential Care HomeSleaford | 3.8 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Old HallSleaford | 3.9 miles | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| OSJCT Digby CourtBourne | 4.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Harrington HouseBourne | 4.7 miles | |||
| WoodgrangeBourne | 5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 30-bed family-run home
- Permanent and respite stays
- Care planned around each person
Ask about
- Published fees range from £1,000 to £1,100 per person per week
Suits: Older people needing family-run residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
74 Station Street, Rippingale, Bourne, PE10 0SX
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Questions families ask
How much does residential care cost?
Residential care costs £1,000 to £1,100 per person, per week for both permanent and respite care.
What does residential care include?
It includes a room of their own, meals and personal support, with care planned around the individual rather than a fixed routine.
Can residents bring their own furniture?
Yes. Residents can bring their own furniture if required and personalise their rooms.
Can residents bring a pet to live with them?
Yes. Pets can be considered by arrangement, so bringing a pet depends on agreement with the home.