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Residential care homes in Gainsborough
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Gainsborough on AskBart. Published fees average about £850 a week, while Lincolnshire usually pays £783. The largest is Foxby Court Care Home, with 46 beds.
Average residential fee in Gainsborough: £850/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Gainsborough
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 0 of 2 (0%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £850 |
| Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £783 |
| Largest | Foxby Court Care Home (46 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated January 2024. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Gainsborough
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 11% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Gainsborough is about £850/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Gainsborough
The average residential care home in Gainsborough costs about £850/week, while Lincolnshire’s published usual rate is around £783/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £67/week (≈ £3,484/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Gainsborough
£850/wk
Lincolnshire usual rate
£783/wk
Likely top-up gap
£67/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Lincolnshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Gainsborough on the map
- Requires improvement
Care homes (2)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Gainsborough
Residential (avg)
£850/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Gainsborough
Residential care homes
2 in GainsboroughDementia care homes
1 in GainsboroughRespite care
1 in GainsboroughSafety
314 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime86
- Anti-social behaviour78
- Shoplifting40
- Criminal damage & arson40
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Gainsborough?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Gainsborough, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Gainsborough rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 2 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.
Near Gainsborough
- Residential care homes in Scunthorpe (6)
- Residential care homes in North Hykeham (5)
- Residential care homes in Lincoln (11)
- Residential care homes in Mexborough (4)
- Residential care homes in Barton Upon Humber (5)
- Residential care homes in North Ferriby (4)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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