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, September 2026). 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) |
| Most recently inspected | Ascot House - Scunthorpe (February 2021) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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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.
80% of Scunthorpe’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — in line with the national average of 79%.
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).
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.
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).
- Good
- Requires improvement
updated September 2026
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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.
Residential care homes
5 in ScunthorpeNursing homes
1 in ScunthorpeDementia care homes
5 in ScunthorpeRespite care
1 in ScunthorpeHow 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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