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Nursing homes in Grantham

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There are 5 nursing homes in and around Grantham on AskBart. 60% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,076 a week, while Lincolnshire usually pays £783. The largest is Newton House Care Home, with 126 beds.

care homes
5
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
60%
typical residential fee
£1,076/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Lincolnshire council pays
£783/wk

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Grantham

Care homes in Grantham (5)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
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Distance
Apple Trees Care & Reablement CentreGood · Oct 2025£1,0256422.6 mi—0.7 mi
Newton House Care HomeGood£1,12612622.2 mi—0.6 mi
Red Court Care CommunityRequires improvement · Aug 2022On request5321.8 mi—0.9 mi
Richard House Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2026On request6822.3 mi—0.9 mi
Royal Windsor Care HomeGood · Jul 2026On request6822.5 mi—0.6 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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Grantham in numbers

60% of Grantham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Grantham costs about £1,076/week, while Lincolnshire’s published usual rate is around £783/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £293/week (about £15,236/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

Nursing homes listed5
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 5 (60%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,076
Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025)£783
LargestNewton House Care Home (126 beds)
Most recently inspectedRed Court Care Community (June 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 5 · Respite 2
Average house price, South Kesteven (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£255,363
Good3
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Grantham£1,076/wk
  • Nursing, Grantham£1,076/wk
  • Dementia, Grantham£1,076/wk
  • South Kesteven average£1,084/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 South Kesteven. 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 November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in South Kesteven

The average house price in South Kesteven is £255,363, 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
£255,363
Detached
£367,305
Semi-detached
£236,864
Terraced
£190,001
Flats & maisonettes
£111,111

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 Grantham

  • 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 13% 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

340 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime90
  • Anti-social behaviour74
  • Shoplifting59
  • Criminal damage & arson27
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 Grantham

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

Charity

Woodhall Spa Age Concern Luncheon Club

Luncheon Club/Social Meetings and Provision of Transport for Disabled/Chronically Sick. For Elderly/Old Providing much needed social contact.

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118782)

Showing groups across Lincolnshire.

Grantham: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+63.8%
Projected change in South Kesteven, 2025 to 2035 (4,705 to 7,707). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.5%
Projected change in South Kesteven, 2025 to 2035 (35,990 to 44,073). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
8
Nearest: Grantham Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
6
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 25 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Grantham

  • Dove Cottage Day Hospice · 10 milesCQC Requires improvement (report published October 2022). CQC page
  • Beaumond House Hospice Care · 13.1 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page

Hospitals near Grantham

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

Is Grantham a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Grantham

Grantham suits people looking for a quieter, affordable East Midlands base with reasonable everyday access to shops, eating out and green space. The town has a higher-than-average share of older residents, suggesting a longstanding retirement community. It's less pricey than the south but care-home provision may be more limited, so early research into local homes is wise.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check distance to Grantham Hospital and nearby GP surgeries; the town's size usually supports several practices and a pharmacy network.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 340 offences; violent crime and anti-social behaviour featured among the most common — ask care homes and locals how this affects your daily experience.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family or close friends are within reasonable visiting distance; isolation is a real factor in later life.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Compare local care-home weekly fees against the national average; Grantham, as an East Midlands town, may offer better value than the south, but request detailed quotes from homes early.
  • Transport: The town has rail links to nearby cities; local buses serve most areas. It's walkable for some errands, but a car or family support may be needed for wider trips.
  • Housing options: Grantham has care homes available; the choice is more limited than larger cities, so book viewings well in advance.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Grantham has 12 parks and 11 allotments, plus 50 restaurants and cafes and 32 pubs and bars, supporting a reasonably active social life.
  • Community: Ask care homes about on-site clubs, visiting groups and memory cafés; these vary widely by home.
  • Climate: East Midlands winters are cool and damp; summers mild. Prepare for typical British midland weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are the top two recorded offences; speak frankly with care-home staff and neighbours about how this shapes day-to-day safety and peace of mind.
  • Care-home scarcity: Choice of local homes is smaller than in major cities; early planning and visits are essential.

Questions about care homes in Grantham

How many nursing homes are there in Grantham?

AskBart lists 5 nursing homes in and around Grantham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Grantham rated?

Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do nursing homes in Grantham cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,076 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Grantham?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Grantham?

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

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

Near Grantham

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

Guides for families

More in our nursing care guides.

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