Learning disability care homes in South Kesteven

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South Kesteven has 7 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 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

7on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Not yet rated2
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.2 / 10
  • Types of care71% offer younger adults
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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7 learning disability care homes in South Kesteven

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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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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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Fairview Farm

Run by Grantham and District Mencap Limited

Gloucester Road, Grantham, NG31 8RJ
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 22 residents in Grantham, run by Grantham and District Mencap Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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SENSE - 25 Horsegate

Run by Sense

Deeping St. James, Peterborough, PE6 8EW
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

SENSE at 25 Horsegate provides residential care for disabled people with learning disabilities and sensory impairment. It is part of Sense, a national disability charity supporting people with complex needs from childhood through adulthood.

The wider service offers residential and supported living services, day services, community support and activities.

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Hazel House

Run by OA2 Adults Limited

165 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DH
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Grantham, run by OA2 Adults Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Millfield House

Run by OA2 Adults Limited

13 Back Lane, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Grantham, run by OA2 Adults Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in South Kesteven?

7 learning disability care homes in South Kesteven are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in South Kesteven are rated Outstanding?

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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