Howson Care Centre
Care home in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
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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
Howson Care Centre in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, is a care home with 83 registered beds. Its approach centres on person-centred care that aims to preserve residents' independence, privacy and dignity, while encouraging choice, freedom of movement, continued contact with family and friends, and involvement in the home and the wider community. The home describes its care as holistic and personal, from first enquiry onwards, with respect for cultural, religious, social and personal needs. Residents are supported to take part in physical and mental activity, and each has access to a relative, friend or advocate who can take up concerns on their behalf.
The Care Quality Commission rated Howson Care Centre Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions in its report published in 2026.
Facilities
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
314 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
Howson Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lincoln County Hospital, 10.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLINGHAM-BY-STOW SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gainsborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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