Sandhills Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Scunthorpe, Sandhills Court is a bespoke care home dedicated to providing top-notch residential dementia care, along with short-term…
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Dementia care homes in Scunthorpe
There are 5 dementia care homes in and around Scunthorpe on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2023). Published fees average about £850 a week, while North Lincolnshire usually pays £736. The largest is Sandhills Court Care Home, with 77 beds.
Average residential fee in Scunthorpe: £850/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Scunthorpe
| Dementia care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £850 |
| North Lincolnshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £736 |
| Largest | Sandhills Court Care Home (77 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated October 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Scunthorpe
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
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Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
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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 September 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Scunthorpe 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.
The care market in Scunthorpe
80% of Scunthorpe’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — in line with the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Scunthorpe
80%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
4 of 5
Of the homes in and around Scunthorpe, 1 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Scunthorpe. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Scunthorpe
The average residential care home in Scunthorpe costs about £850/week, while North Lincolnshire’s published usual rate is around £736/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £114/week (≈ £5,928/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Scunthorpe
£850/wk
North Lincolnshire usual rate
£736/wk
Likely top-up gap
£114/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 North Lincolnshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Scunthorpe on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (5)
updated September 2026
Ascot House - Scunthorpe
CQC Good
Ascot House – Scunthorpe is a 40-bed residential care home in Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber.
DementiaResidential
Bridgewater Park Care Home
CQC Good
Bridgewater Park Care Home is a 63-bed care home in Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Richden Park Care Home
CQC Good
Richden Park Care Home is a 52-bed care home in Scunthorpe, operated by Bondcare.
DementiaResidential
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What care costs in Scunthorpe
Residential (avg)
£850/week
Dementia (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 North Lincolnshire
The average house price in North Lincolnshire is £181,725, 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
- £181,725
- Detached
- £254,601
- Semi-detached
- £164,372
- Terraced
- £133,278
- Flats & maisonettes
- £78,195
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 Scunthorpe
Residential care homes
5 in ScunthorpeNursing homes
1 in ScunthorpeDementia care homes
5 in ScunthorpeRespite care
1 in ScunthorpeCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Scunthorpe?
AskBart lists 5 dementia care homes in and around Scunthorpe, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Scunthorpe rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Scunthorpe 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 dementia care homes in Scunthorpe?
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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Scunthorpe?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Scunthorpe:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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