Best Care Homes in Lincolnshire (2026)
286 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 40 |
| The Old Hall | Outstanding | Residential | 21 |
| The Hawthorns | Outstanding | Residential | 9 |
| SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| OSJCT Gregory House | Outstanding | Residential | 32 |
| OSJCT Hartsholme House | Outstanding | Residential | 44 |
| Vale View | Outstanding | Residential | 10 |
| Holbeach Meadows Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 66 |
| Stonehaven | Outstanding | Residential | 26 |
| Fotherby House | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| Village Farm | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| The Oaks | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| The Old Hall | Outstanding | Residential | 13 |
| An Caladh House | Outstanding | Residential | 10 |
| Orchard Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 9 |
| Avocet House Care Home | Good | Residential | 66 |
| Miramar Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 28 |
| Suillean House | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Redcote Residential Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Seacroft Court | Good | Residential | 50 |
| The Old Hall Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Greenacres Care Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Melody Lodge | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Fairview Farm | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Chestnuts Retirement Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Woodhall Spa | Good | Residential | 34 |
| Abbeygate Retirement Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Little Brocklesby House | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Stones Place | Good | Residential | 42 |
| Greenacres Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Foxby Hill Care Home | Good | Residential | 47 |
| Richard House Care Home | Good | Nursing | 68 |
| The Georgians (Boston) Limited - 50 Wide Bargate Boston | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Orchard House Care Home | Good | Residential | 52 |
| Courtlands Lodge | Good | Nursing | 25 |
| Brun Lea Care | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Ashtree House | Good | Residential | 27 |
| SENSE - 54 Monks Dyke Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Lincolnshire
With 286 care homes in Lincolnshire, families have 207 well-rated options to choose from. 57 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 72 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 214 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Lincolnshire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire has 286 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 8,861 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire has 16 Outstanding-rated care homes and 191 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire has 72 nursing care homes and 214 residential homes, including 173 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Lincolnshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.