Learning disability care homes in West Lindsey

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West Lindsey has 15 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 8 Good and 3 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

15on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated1
  • 79% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care73% offer younger adults
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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15 learning disability care homes in West Lindsey

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The Hawthorns

Run by Home from Home Care Limited

53 Station Road, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5UD
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical or mental health needs are supported through the specialist residential care at The Hawthorns. The home forms part of Home From Home Care’s Lincolnshire service, which supports adults aged 18 and over with care designed around individual needs, empowerment and daily life.

The provider describes a bespoke, flexible and responsive model, with specialist residential care and integration…

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The Oaks

Run by Home from Home Care Limited

51 Station Road, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5UD
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 6 residents in Lincoln, run by Home from Home Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Old Hall

Run by Home from Home Care Limited

Chapel Road, Fiskerton, LN3 4HD
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2024
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Learning disabilities

The Old Hall provides specialist residential care in Fiskerton for adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical or mental health needs. The service is designed around bespoke support, helping residents build independence and live as fully as possible.

Its wider organisation operates specialist care homes and integration services across Greater Lincolnshire, with flexible support intended to respond to changing…

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Brambles

Run by Home from Home Care Limited

53 Station Road, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5UD
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Brambles provides specialist residential care for adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical or mental health needs. Its service is designed for people whose support requirements may change, with care planned around individual abilities, goals and daily life.

Home From Home Care uses a bespoke model across its specialist homes, combining residential support with practical opportunities for greater independence.

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The Hollies

Run by Home from Home Care Limited

The Hawthorns, 53 Station Road, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5UD
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

The Hollies provides specialist residential care for adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical or mental health challenges. It is part of Home From Home Care, a family-led organisation operating specialist homes and integration services across Greater Lincolnshire.

Support is created around each individual, with a focus on empowerment, independence and meaningful daily life.

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Blythe House

Run by Kisimul Group Limited

Lincoln Road, Faldingworth, LN8 3SF
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Blythe House provides residential care for younger adults with autism and learning disabilities. It forms part of Kisimul’s adult provision, within an organisation that also offers therapeutic services, education and other residential settings.

Support is organised around each person’s individual needs, with therapeutic input available through the wider service.

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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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Glengarriff House

Run by Prime Life Limited

8 King Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3BB
GoodCQC · Mar 2020
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Glengarriff House provides residential and assisted living support for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities. The home is part of PrimeLife, which offers both residential and residential nursing care across its services.

PrimeLife homes provide 24-hour care and support, with accommodation, meals and personal care arranged around individual needs.

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Tigh Bruadair

Run by Kisimul Group Limited

Summer Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1HQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Tigh Bruadair uses Kisimul’s Meaningful Life Model within its adult residential provision for people with learning disabilities. Individual plans link support to each person’s goals and aspirations, with therapeutic services available during admission and residence.

The approach brings together the person, their supporters and the service team around individual needs, strengths and future aims.

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Kingsway Clayton House Residential Care Home

Run by Kingsway (Clayton House)

Clayton House, 9-11 Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1LW
Requires improvementCQC · May 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 16 residents in Gainsborough, run by Kingsway (Clayton House). Supports older people and learning disabilities.

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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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Middlefield House Nursing Home

Run by Prime Life Limited

Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TY
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 18 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Middlefield House Nursing Home supports younger adults and people with learning disabilities through nursing and residential care. Its registration covers learning disabilities and younger adults, while the provider’s published services also include support for physical disabilities, sensory and cognitive impairment, dementia and respite needs.

PrimeLife describes residential nursing care as support delivered by trained nurses within a…

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Kingsway Clayton House

Run by Kingsway Clayton House

9-11 Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1LW
Not yet ratedCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 14 residents in Gainsborough, run by Kingsway Clayton House. Supports older people, 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 West Lindsey?

15 learning disability care homes in West Lindsey are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in West Lindsey are rated Outstanding?

The Hawthorns, The Oaks and The Old Hall.

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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