Elderly care homes in South Kesteven

Updated

South Kesteven has 31 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 12 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 20 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 4 homes are 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 South Kesteven (35)

South Kesteven at a glance

31on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good20
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated4
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care81% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in South Kesteven 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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31 elderly care homes in South Kesteven

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The Old Hall

Run by Willow Homes-Lincs Limited

1 High Street, Billingborough, Sleaford, NG34 0QA
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 21 residents in Sleaford, run by Willow Homes-Lincs Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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OSJCT Gregory House

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Welby Gardens, Grantham, NG31 8BN
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Elderly care

Older people at OSJCT Gregory House can receive residential care in Grantham, with the wider organisation also offering dementia and nursing care. Its care approach uses person-centred planning to understand each resident’s life story, preferences, routines and interests.

For people living with dementia, activities can include gardening, music and familiar daily routines, with support shaped around abilities and life experience.

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SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane

Run by Sense

Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8NW
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

SENSE supports disabled people with complex needs through residential and supported living services. Its wider work also includes day services, activities and short breaks for children, young people and adults.

Accessible activities include arts and sports, with wellbeing sessions helping people build confidence and express themselves. Support can involve communication, independence, friendship and day-to-day living.

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20 Towngate East

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DR
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

20 Towngate East provides residential care and specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. The service forms part of Voyage Care’s network, which includes registered care homes, supported living accommodation, support at home and community-based care.

Support is tailored around individual needs, goals, preferences and values.

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Abbey Court Care Home

Run by Maven Healthcare (Abbey) LLP

Falcon Way, Bourne, PE10 0GT
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 88 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 88 residents in Bourne, run by Maven Healthcare (Abbey) LLP. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Apple Trees Care & Reablement Centre

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Arlington Gardens, Grantham, NG31 7GQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Apple Trees Care & Reablement Centre supports older people through residential, dementia and respite care, with intermediate and day care also part of the wider offer. It is registered for older people, physical disabilities and younger adults, with the care-home registration recorded as without nursing.

Its dementia approach includes specialist training, life-story work and activities shaped around residents’ interests, routines and abilities.

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Ayrshire House

Run by Ayrshire House Limited

24-26, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5EH
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 15 residents in Newark, run by Ayrshire House Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Belvoir House Care Home

Run by Trinite Group Ltd

Brownlow Street, Grantham, NG31 8BE
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 24 residents in Grantham, run by Trinite Group Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Braceborough Hall Care Home

Run by Mr John Robert Burcham

Church Lane, Braceborough, Stamford, PE9 4NT
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Elderly care

Braceborough Hall Care Home provides long-term residential care and short-term respite care for older people. The home is set in an early Victorian house with two acres of lawns and trees, retaining its original character while offering modernised accommodation.

It is registered for 25 residents and deliberately remains small to preserve a home-from-home atmosphere.

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Braeburn Lodge

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Braeburn Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8GP
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Nursing, residential, dementia and respite care are available at Braeburn Lodge for older people and adults with physical or sensory needs. The home supports residents whose requirements may change over time, including movement between residential and nursing care.

Daily life includes activities, trips and excursions, alongside meals prepared on site with locally sourced meat and vegetables.

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Grand View Care Home

Run by Alysia Caring (Stamford) Ltd

Uffington Road, Stamford, PE9 2EX
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Grand View Care Home combines residential, nursing and dementia care in a purpose-built Stamford setting. Individual routines, preferences, dignity and independence remain central to daily support, with carers and nurses working alongside chefs and activity organisers.

Residents can join live music, art classes and gentle yoga. Dementia-friendly spaces use clear signage and simple layouts, while familiar belongings and secure outdoor areas…

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Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home

Run by Beacon Place Limited

37 Beacon Lane, Grantham, NG31 9DN
GoodCQC · Feb 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home combines residential care with dementia care and respite or short stays for older people. Its team works with GPs and dementia specialists, while residents receive support shaped around individual needs and routines.

The home places practical daily living alongside social life. Seasonal meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with modified-texture dishes available where needed.

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Newton House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

148 Barrowby Road, Grantham, NG31 8AF
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 115 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Newton House provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or other support requirements. Its care home setting also supports palliative care, with practitioners helping residents through changing needs.

Daily life includes activities such as games, music, crafts and social events, alongside freshly prepared meals and textured dishes where required.

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OSJCT Digby Court

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Christopher's Lane, Bourne, PE10 9AZ
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care at OSJCT Digby Court supports older people and those with physical disabilities in Bourne. The organisation also offers dementia and respite care, while its guidance describes planning built around each resident’s life story, preferences and routines.

Daily support can include meaningful activities such as gardening, music and baking, with dementia training forming part of the wider care approach.

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OSJCT Whitefriars

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

St Georges Avenue, Stamford, PE9 1UN
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 57 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

OSJCT Whitefriars provides residential and dementia care in Stamford for older people. The home is registered without nursing and supports daily living through routines, memory support and individualised care.

Dementia support uses residents’ life stories, preferences and familiar routines to shape daily activities. Gardening and music are among the activities used to maintain engagement, while staff training covers communication, interaction and…

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Priory Court Care Home

Run by Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited

Priory Road, Stamford, PE9 2EU
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Priory Court Care Home provides residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for older people in Stamford. Its care setting includes a dedicated memory floor and support shaped around individual needs, with residents’ wellbeing, interests and life histories informing daily life.

Residents can take part in activities, social opportunities and family occasions, with meals and time together forming part of the home’s community atmosphere.

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Rose Lodge & Holland House Care Home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited

35a Church Street, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8AN
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Rose Lodge & Holland House Care Home provides residential and dementia care, with respite care also available through Country Court’s care network. The home supports older people and adults with physical disabilities, with care plans developed around changing needs and family involvement.

Residents can take part in activities such as reminiscence, gardening and baking, while the wider setting is designed to be dementia-friendly and easy to…

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Royal Windsor Care Home

Run by Crown Care XI Limited

199 Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7AG
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Royal Windsor Care Home supports older adults with residential, dementia and respite care in Grantham and surrounding Lincolnshire communities. The purpose-built home has 68 en-suite bedrooms, communal spaces and landscaped gardens, with personalised care available around the clock.

Residents can use the hair salon, bar and bistro, cinema and restaurant dining areas.

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Tallington Lodge Care Home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 3 OpCo Limited

Tallington Care Home, Main Road, Tallington, Stamford, PE9 4RP
GoodCQC · Aug 2025
  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Tallington Lodge Care Home provides residential and dementia care near Stamford, with en-suite bedrooms, gardens and communal facilities including a pub, café and salon. Its registered remit covers dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, while respite and nursing care are also available through the wider service.

Care plans are reviewed as needs change, and families can be involved in planning and consultation.

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The Cedars

Run by Cedars Health Care Limited

Church Walk, South Street, Bourne, PE10 9UQ
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

The Cedars provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a care home surrounded by mature gardens in Bourne. The home combines private residential living with communal areas, activities and support for people whose needs may change over time.

Meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal menus and modified-texture dishes available according to residents’ needs.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in South Kesteven?

31 elderly care homes in South Kesteven are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in South Kesteven are rated Outstanding?

The Old Hall, OSJCT Gregory House and SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane.

How much does a care home cost in South Kesteven?

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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