Fotherby House
Care home in Louth, Lincolnshire
Operated by North Warren Care
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Fotherby House is a 20-bed residential care home in Louth, East Lindsey. It was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with particular strengths in caring and responsiveness to residents' needs.
The home provides residential care for older people. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and leadership, and Outstanding for the quality of care and attention to individual needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 4 December 2019 · Last inspected 22 October 2019
Inspectors found that people at this residential and nursing home for older adults were content, and that staff were kind, caring and went beyond their roles to meet individual needs and support people to live meaningful lives. Care was personalised, people were supported to make their own choices and to have a say in how the home runs, and the home was well maintained and set up to support independence, including for people living with dementia. The report describes the service as consistently well managed, with strong links to the local community.
- Staff were described as caring and compassionate, often going further than their roles required
- Care plans were tailored to individual needs and updated when those needs changed
- People were supported to make choices, including about food and daily activities, and to have a voice in how the home is run
- Safe recruitment, staff training, safeguarding awareness, sufficient staffing, and well-managed medicines and infection control were all found in place
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
190 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lincolnshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £783 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Fotherby House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, 10.1 miles away. The local GP practice is JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE, 2.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Louth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Woodhall Spa Age Concern Luncheon Club
Luncheon Club/Social Meetings and Provision of Transport for Disabled/Chronically Sick. For Elderly/Old Providing much needed social contact.
Coningsby and Tattershall Age Concern Luncheon Club
Provide meal every two weeks to elderly.
Showing groups across East Lindsey.
Part of North Warren Care
Fotherby House is one of 2 homes run by North Warren Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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