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Care homes in Boston

19 homes

There are 19 care homes in and around Boston on AskBart. 78% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,101 a week, while Lincolnshire usually pays £783. The largest is Hunter's Creek Care Home, with 91 beds.

care homes
19
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
78%
typical residential fee
£1,101/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Lincolnshire council pays
£783/wk

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Boston

Care homes in Boston (19)

★ With family reviews

All within 10 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
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Distance
Avocet House Care HomeGood£1,040662.6 mi—1.6 mi
Avocet House Care HomeGood · Oct 2022On request662.7 mi—1.6 mi
Boston West CareGood · Nov 2025On request452.1 mi—0.8 mi
Elmwood House Nursing HomeGood · Apr 2020On request481.7 mi—0.1 mi
Hunter's Creek Care HomeGood£1,320912.2 mi—1.2 mi
Manor Gate Care HomeGood · Nov 2019On request182.9 mi—1.8 mi
Oakwood LodgeRequires improvement · Jan 2021On request304.2 mi—2.8 mi
OSJCT Skirbeck CourtGood · Dec 2019£895380.6 mi—1.3 mi
Pilgrimage Short Stay Recovery Unit—On request51.7 mi—0.5 mi
Ralphland Care HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2022On request393.3 mi—2.0 mi
The Gardens Residential HomeGood · Mar 2020On request471.7 mi—0.1 mi
The Georgians (Boston) Limited - 50 Wide Bargate BostonGood · Dec 2020On request400.8 mi—1.0 mi
The HavenGood · Jan 2022On request381.6 mi—1.9 mi
The Minstrels Residential HomeGood · Jun 2018On request336.6 mi—8.2 mi
Vauxhall Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Nov 2022On request330.9 mi—1.3 mi
Westfield Care HomeGood£1,150351.4 mi—0.2 mi
White Gables Care HomeGood · Jun 2018On request204.7 mi—3.5 mi
Willoughby Grange Care HomeGood · Oct 2021On request390.6 mi—1.1 mi
Woodlands Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2026On request314.6 mi—3.4 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Boston in numbers

78% of Boston’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 18 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Boston costs about £1,101/week, while Lincolnshire’s published usual rate is around £783/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £318/week (about £16,536/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding14 of 18 (78%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate4
Average published weekly fee£1,101
Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025)£783
LargestHunter's Creek Care Home (91 beds)
Most recently inspectedAvocet House Care Home (October 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 5 · Respite 5
Average house price, Boston (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£180,778
Good14
Requires improvement4
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Boston£1,101/wk
  • Nursing, Boston£1,235/wk
  • Dementia, Boston£1,028/wk
  • Lincolnshire average£1,050/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Lincolnshire usual rate£783/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Lincolnshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Lincolnshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Boston

The average house price in Boston is £180,778, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£180,778
Detached
£247,507
Semi-detached
£163,202
Terraced
£125,080
Flats & maisonettes
£73,689

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Boston

Boston is a market town in the East Midlands with a notably high share of older residents (24.1%) and a compact care home provision of four homes. It offers straightforward access to everyday services and social spaces, though you'll want to weigh its crime profile and limited care-home choice carefully against your family's needs.

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 8% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

362 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime111
  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Shoplifting52
  • Criminal damage & arson26
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Boston

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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:…

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110099)

Boston: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+37.7%
Projected change in Boston, 2025 to 2035 (2,024 to 2,788). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.1%
Projected change in Boston, 2025 to 2035 (15,218 to 18,431). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Asda Pharmacy (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 20 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Boston

  • The Butterfly Hospice · 1.4 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Boston

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Boston a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Boston

Boston suits people seeking a smaller-town setting with established local services and a genuine community of older residents. The town is neither a dedicated retirement destination nor particularly cheap, but it works well for those wanting to stay rooted in a familiar East Midlands location, close to family, without the scale or cost of a city. The four care homes available are all rated Good by the CQC, which is reassuring; however, the limited choice means it's worth visiting early and checking availability against your timeline.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will have access to GP surgeries and pharmacies in town; confirm the nearest hospital and emergency care during your visits to care homes.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the 2026-04 period was 362 offences; violent crime and antisocial behaviour were the most common types. This is worth discussing openly with the care homes and your family when weighing the area.
  • Family & connection: Boston's aged population (24.1%) is notably higher than the national average (18.6%), suggesting a well-established older community; think through how close your own family support network is.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Boston sit broadly in the mid-range for the East Midlands; confirm current rates directly with each of the four homes, as affordability will depend on your personal circumstances.
  • Transport: Boston is served by bus links and rail access to nearby cities, making it reasonably connected for family visits. The town centre is walkable for many services, though some neighbourhoods may require a car or taxi for outings.
  • Housing options: Four care homes are listed here, ranging from roughly 35 to 91 beds, all rated Good. This limited choice means you'll want to act decisively if a place suits you.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and three allotments are available in town, offering outdoor space and potential gardening clubs. A wide range of restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars (52 and 31 respectively) means scope for outings and social activities.
  • Community: Fifteen supermarkets and a busy social scene of pubs and cafés suggest good scope for community groups and informal gatherings; ask care homes about memory cafés and local clubs they connect residents to.
  • Climate: Boston lies in the East Midlands; expect a temperate climate typical of central England, with cool winters and mild summers.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Only four homes are listed, so early visits and confirmed availability matter more than in larger towns.
  • Crime profile: Recorded violent crime and antisocial behaviour are present in the crime figures; discuss safety and security during your care-home visits.
  • Distance to specialist care: Confirm travel times to hospitals offering specialist services you may need as your care requirements evolve.

Questions about care homes in Boston

How many care homes are there in Boston?

There are 19 care homes listed in and around Boston on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Boston cost?

Care homes in Boston range from around £895 to around £1,320 per week, with averages of £1,101 for residential, £1,028 for dementia, £1,235 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Boston compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Boston is about £1,101 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Boston are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

14 of the 19 care homes in and around Boston are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Boston?

Homes in and around Boston offer residential (6), dementia (5), respite (5), nursing (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Boston?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Boston:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Boston

Near Boston

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons