Tanglewood Care Homes
Avocet House Care Home
Care home in Boston, Lincolnshire
Operated by Tanglewood Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Avocet House Care Home is a 66-bed care home operated by Tanglewood Care Homes in Boston, Lincolnshire. It provides residential and nursing care, including support for physical disability and dementia, alongside short-term respite care for people recovering at home or after hospital stays.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 October 2022 · Last inspected 5 October 2022
Inspectors rated Avocet House Care Home good at its first inspection, which took place in early October 2022. The report describes people feeling safe and enjoying life there, with staff who are caring, kind and respectful, and meals and daily activities that residents value. Medicines handling, support with choice and independence, leadership oversight and partnership working with health professionals were also found to be in order.
- People said they felt safe, and staff understood how to protect them from abuse and had completed safeguarding training
- Staff were described as caring and kind, and relatives spoke positively about their attitude
- Activities were well received and open to everyone living there
- Care plans and communication support were in place to help deliver personalised care
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
362 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lincolnshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £783 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Avocet House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is LIQUORPOND SURGERY, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Boston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Boston Community Transport
Boston Community Transport is membership-based and for people unable to use or have limited access to public transport. We assist our members with journeys they may not be able to make such as:…
Part of Tanglewood Care Homes
Avocet House Care Home is one of 15 homes run by Tanglewood Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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