Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Gainsborough
5 homes
There are 5 residential care homes in and around Gainsborough on AskBart. 40% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £850 a week, while Lincolnshire usually pays £783. The largest is Ferndene Care Home, with 49 beds.
- care homes
- 5
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 40%
- 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 (5)
All within 10 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Requires improvement
from £850/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 8.1 miCQC Requires improvement
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Requires improvement · Oct 2026 | On request | 47 | 14.4 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| OSJCT Foxby Court | Requires improvement · Jan 2024 | £850 | 46 | 14.3 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
40% of Gainsborough’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 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
| Residential care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £850 |
| Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £783 |
| Largest | Ferndene Care Home (49 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Ferndene Care Home (January 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 5 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, West Lindsey (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £210,732 |
Good2
Requires improvement3
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 November 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.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 94.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Gainsborough
How many residential care homes are there in Gainsborough?
AskBart lists 5 residential care homes in and around Gainsborough, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Gainsborough rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Gainsborough cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £850 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Gainsborough?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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 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