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Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Requires improvement
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Care homes in Gainsborough
14 homes
There are 14 care homes in and around Gainsborough on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £850 a week, while Lincolnshire usually pays £783. The largest is Howson Care Centre, with 83 beds.
- care homes
- 14
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 50%
- typical residential fee
- £850/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Lincolnshire council pays
- £783/wk
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Care homes in Gainsborough (14)
All within 10 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Inadequate
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Requires improvement
from £850/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miCQC Inadequate
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Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 3.2 mi
Distance from the town centre: 5.0 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 6.7 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 7.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 8.1 miCQC Requires improvement
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Compare every home in Gainsborough in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Call Care Home | Inadequate · Dec 2023 | On request | 52 | 14.5 mi | — | 1.3 mi |
| Eliot House | Good · Apr 2026 | On request | 29 | 12.9 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Ferndene Care Home | Good · Feb 2023 | On request | 49 | 14.1 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Foxby Hill Care Home | Good · Jul 2019 | On request | 47 | 14.4 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Grosvenor House Care Home | — | On request | 41 | 11.8 mi | — | 3.2 mi |
| Holly Tree Lodge Care Home | Good · Aug 2019 | On request | 45 | 7.3 mi | — | 7.3 mi |
| Howson Care Centre | Good · Jul 2026 | On request | 83 | 10.6 mi | — | 5.0 mi |
| Kingsway Clayton House | Requires improvement · May 2022 | On request | 14 | 14.2 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Laughton Croft Care Home | — | On request | 29 | 7.3 mi | — | 6.7 mi |
| Morton Manor | Requires improvement · Oct 2023 | On request | 30 | 12.8 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| OSJCT Foxby Court | Requires improvement · Jan 2024 | £850 | 46 | 14.3 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Redcote Residential Home | Good · Jun 2021 | On request | 28 | 13.7 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| St Oggs | Requires improvement · Jan 2025 | On request | 21 | 12.9 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| The Manor | Requires improvement · Nov 2025 | On request | 25 | 6.2 mi | — | 8.1 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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Gainsborough in numbers
50% of Gainsborough’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 12 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Gainsborough costs about £850/week, while Lincolnshire’s published usual rate is around £783/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £67/week (about £3,484/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 listed | 14 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 12 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 6 |
| Average published weekly fee | £850 |
| Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £783 |
| Largest | Howson Care Centre (83 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Morton Manor (June 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 5 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 5 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, West Lindsey (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £210,732 |
Good6
Requires improvement5
Inadequate1
Not yet rated2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Lindsey. 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 October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in West Lindsey
The average house price in West Lindsey is £210,732, 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
- £210,732
- Detached
- £289,923
- Semi-detached
- £185,427
- Terraced
- £145,520
- Flats & maisonettes
- £89,980
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 Gainsborough
- 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 9% 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
314 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime86
- Anti-social behaviour78
- Shoplifting40
- Criminal damage & arson40
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 Gainsborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Gainsborough Men's Shed
We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205087)
Gainsborough: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+59.4%
Projected change in West Lindsey, 2025 to 2035 (3,065 to 4,887). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.7%
Projected change in West Lindsey, 2025 to 2035 (26,045 to 32,213). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.5 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
1–6 out of 10
Where the 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Gainsborough
- Bassetlaw Hospice · 8.9 milesCQC page
- Lindsey Lodge Hospice · 11.9 milesCQC Good (report published September 2024). CQC page
Hospitals near Gainsborough
- Care homes near John Coupland Hospital · urgent care · 0.9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Gainsborough
How many care homes are there in Gainsborough?
There are 14 care homes listed in and around Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough cost?
Care homes in Gainsborough range from around £850 per week, with averages of £850 for residential, £850 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Gainsborough compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Gainsborough is about £850 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Gainsborough are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
6 of the 14 care homes in and around Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough?
Homes in and around Gainsborough offer dementia (5), residential (5), nursing (3), respite (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Gainsborough?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Gainsborough:
Near Gainsborough
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- Care homes in Kirton in Lindsey 2
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- Care homes in Worksop 11
- Care homes in North Lincolnshire 1
- Care homes in Market Rasen 6
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
Header photo: Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons