Dementia care homes in West Lindsey

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West Lindsey has 17 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 9 Good and 7 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Lincolnshire council paid on average £769 a week for a residential care place and £757 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in West Lindsey (33)

West Lindsey at a glance

17on this list

Official rating
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated1
  • 56% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.3 / 10
  • Types of care71% offer physical disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in West Lindsey on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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17 dementia care homes in West Lindsey

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Eliot House

Run by Bramling Cross Care Limited

Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Gainsborough, DN21 3AH
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Nursing
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential, nursing, dementia and respite care are available at Eliot House for older people and adults with complex medical needs or physical disabilities. The home also supports people living with mental health needs and offers help with washing, dressing, eating and regular medication.

Residents can shape daily routines, including waking, meals and bedtime, while activities range from crafts and games to excursions and pub lunches.

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Ferndene Care Home

Run by Monarch Healthcare (Ferndene) Ltd

Park Springs Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1NY
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 49 residents in Gainsborough, run by Monarch Healthcare (Ferndene) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Greenacres Care Home

Run by Greenacres Care Limited

17-19 Grimsby Road, Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QY
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 17 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 17 residents in Market Rasen, run by Greenacres Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Holly Tree Lodge Care Home

Run by Staywood Limited

3 Eastgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, DN21 3QR
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Holly Tree Lodge supports older people through residential and nursing care, including people living with dementia. The 40-bed home provides personal care, higher-dependency nursing support and memory care, with a separate purpose-built unit for dementia and memory loss.

Accommodation includes single rooms, double rooms for couples and en-suite facilities, alongside lounges, dining rooms and accessible bathing areas.

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Howson Care Centre

Run by Howson Care Centre Limited

Marton Road, Willingham-by-Stow, Gainsborough, DN21 5JU
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 83 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Howson Care Centre combines nursing and residential care across four smaller units, supporting people with dementia, mental health needs, learning disabilities and other varied levels of ability. A qualified nurse is on site 24 hours a day, giving the home a clear nursing-care role alongside residential support.

The Main House has 16 beds for people with mental health needs, while the Wing supports people with less complex mental health…

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Little Brocklesby House

Run by Little Brocklesby House Limited

51 High Street, Limber, Grimsby, DN37 8JL
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Little Brocklesby House supports older people and younger adults in a residential care setting registered for dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The home is set in attractive grounds and provides accommodation for people needing daily assistance.

The registered service is a care home without nursing, making it relevant to people seeking residential support rather than nursing provision.

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Willan House

Run by Willan House (Stainfield) Limited

Stainfield, Wragby, Market Rasen, LN8 5JL
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Willan House supports older people and residents living with dementia or other age-related conditions through residential care. The privately run home has capacity for up to 20 residents, with single rooms, some en-suite facilities and two rooms large enough for couples or friends sharing.

Residential, respite and day care are available. Meals are prepared from scratch each day and shaped around individual tastes and dietary needs, while…

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Wispington House Limited

Run by The Davan Group Limited

41 Mill Lane, Saxilby, Lincoln, LN1 2QD
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential and dementia care at Wispington House is joined by respite and day care for older people in Saxilby near Lincoln. The home provides personal care around the clock, including help with washing, dressing and medication, alongside meals and companionship.

Each move begins with an assessment and care plan agreed with the person and family. The home offers palliative support, regular reviews and respite stays from a single night upwards.

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Tennyson Wharf

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Park Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2ZD
GoodCQC · Mar 2021
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Tennyson Wharf combines residential care with dementia care and respite or short-stay support for older people. It is registered as a care home without nursing and also supports people with physical disabilities and younger adults.

Meals are prepared on site each day using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with modified textured dishes available according to residents’ needs.

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Gables Manor

Run by National Care Consortium Ltd

Ingleby, Saxilby, Lincoln, LN1 2PQ
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 19 residents in Lincoln, run by National Care Consortium Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Morton Manor

Run by Devonshire Care 1 Limited

Dog & Duck lane, Morton, Gainsborough, DN21 3BB
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Morton Manor provides nursing and residential care in Gainsborough for up to 30 residents. The home also offers dementia care and respite care, giving families options when needs change or a shorter stay is required.

The newly renovated home presents itself as a home within a home, with a patient-focused approach for residents and peace of mind for relatives.

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St Luke's Care Home

Run by Carecall Services Limited

35 Main Street, Scothern, Lincoln, LN2 2UJ
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, dementia, respite and day care are available at St Luke's Care Home for older people and adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairment or dementia. The home has 32 single bedrooms, some with en-suite WCs and garden or patio views, plus TV points and Wi-Fi throughout.

Based in Scothern near Lincoln, the home supports admissions with an informal transition and offers dining, activities and events as part of everyday life.

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The Manor

Run by Plenus Care Ltd

The Green, Scotter, Gainsborough, DN21 3UD
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 25 residents in Gainsborough, run by Plenus Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Foxby Hill Care Home

Run by Foxby Hill Care Home Limited

Foxby Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1PN
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 47 residents in Gainsborough, run by Foxby Hill Care Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Nettleton Manor Nursing Home

Run by The Fountain care Management Ltd

Moortown Road, Nettleton, Market Rasen, LN7 6HX
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 43 residents in Market Rasen, run by The Fountain care Management Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Waterloo House

Run by Platinum Care (Lincoln) Ltd

Walesby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3EX
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Waterloo House supports older people needing residential care, including residents with a diagnosis of dementia. Short-term respite care is also available, giving families temporary support or a chance to experience the home before considering a permanent move. Care is shaped around individual needs and aims to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Residents can influence life at the home through resident champions who bring forward…

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Grosvenor House Care Home

Run by Grosvenor Care Homes Limited

19 Back Street, East Stockwith, Gainsborough, DN21 3DL
Not yet ratedCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 41 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential and nursing care in Gainsborough is combined with home care support at Grosvenor House Care Home. The service covers older people, dementia and degenerative illness care, while home care helps people remain in their own homes with practical and personal support.

Home care can include meal preparation, medication support, companionship and transport, alongside help with hobbies and social routines.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in West Lindsey?

17 dementia care homes in West Lindsey are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in West Lindsey?

Lincolnshire council paid on average £769 a week for residential care and £757 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,513 and £1,160. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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