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Care homes in Market Rasen

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There are 6 care homes in and around Market Rasen on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is OSJCT The Poplars, with 51 beds. The most recent inspection was at Waterloo House in October 2022.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
67%

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Market Rasen

Care homes in Market Rasen (6)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Glengarriff HouseGood · Mar 2020On request1813.1 mi—0.2 mi
Greenacres Care HomeGood · Aug 2026On request179.4 mi—7.7 mi
Nettleton Manor Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Sept 2020On request4311.0 mi—6.9 mi
OSJCT The PoplarsGood · Jul 2019On request5113.0 mi—0.2 mi
Waterloo HouseRequires improvement · Nov 2022On request3513.3 mi—0.2 mi
Willan HouseGood · Feb 2019On request207.3 mi—10.6 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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Market Rasen in numbers

67% of Market Rasen’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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

Care homes listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding4 of 6 (67%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025)£783
LargestOSJCT The Poplars (51 beds)
Most recently inspectedWaterloo House (October 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1
Average house price, West Lindsey (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£210,732
Good4
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • West Lindsey average£850/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

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. 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 · Dementia care homes

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 Market Rasen

Market Rasen is a market town in the East Midlands with a notably high share of older residents—24.1%, well above the national average. It offers a quieter, small-town setting with established care provision, though it's a modest place with limited daily services and amenities.

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 58% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 1 Environment Agency flood warning area within 3.1 miles, on the Barlings Eau.

51 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime13
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting9
  • Public order7
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; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Market Rasen

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

Charity

Lincolnshire Cares

Currently, our main service is our Befriending Service, whereby our members are carefully and personally matched to one of our volunteer befrienders, allowing a friendship to develop and regular…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1186816)

Market Rasen: 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
2
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
1
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.1 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 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–7 out of 10
Where the 4 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Market Rasen

  • St Barnabas Hospice - Specialist Palliative Care Unit · 13.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published November 2019). CQC page

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

Is Market Rasen a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Market Rasen

Market Rasen suits people who value a calm, small-town environment and are comfortable with fewer shops and entertainment options. The above-average retirement population suggests a well-established older community, but this is not a place for those needing bustling high streets or extensive leisure facilities. It works well for those with family nearby or who are content with a low-key pace of life.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Local GPs and pharmacies serve the town; for specialist hospital care, you will likely need to travel to a larger nearby centre in the East Midlands.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is low-level; the most common offences in 2026–04 were violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, typical of a small market town.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family or close friends live within reasonable visiting distance, as the town's remote location may limit spontaneous support visits.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care fees in the area are competitive and broadly in line with the East Midlands average; confirm current rates with local providers.
  • Transport: The town has bus links to nearby centres; it is car-dependent for many journeys, and rail access is limited.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in and around Market Rasen; inspect provision locally to find the right fit for your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Three parks and two allotments provide outdoor spaces; the surrounding countryside offers walking opportunities typical of rural East Midlands.
  • Community: Social life centres on five pubs and a small number of cafés; a well-established older population suggests local groups and networks for residents.
  • Climate: Expect a typical East Midlands climate—cool winters and mild summers, with moderate rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited everyday services: Only two supermarkets and one café or restaurant serve the whole town; daily shopping and eating out require planning.
  • Remote location: The town's distance from larger urban centres means specialist healthcare, entertainment and family visits may require organised travel.
  • Quietness as a double-edged sword: The peaceful setting appeals to many, but some find a small market town too isolated after urban retirement living.

Questions about care homes in Market Rasen

How many care homes are there in Market Rasen?

There are 6 care homes listed in and around Market Rasen on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

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

4 of the 6 care homes in and around Market Rasen 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 Market Rasen?

Homes in and around Market Rasen offer dementia (1), residential (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Market Rasen offer dementia care?

1 care home in and around Market Rasen offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

How safe is the Market Rasen area?

Market Rasen is graded B for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 58% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder. This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.

Weighing up your options in Market Rasen?

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

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

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

Guides for families

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