Drovers Call Care Home

Care home in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Operated by Knights Care

CQC Inadequate52 beds
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address186 Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AN
Beds52

About

Drovers Call Care Home is a 52-bed care facility located in Gainsborough, West Lindsey, in Lincolnshire. The home was rated Inadequate overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The CQC found concerns across Safe, Effective and Well-led key questions, all rated Inadequate, while Caring and Responsive were rated Requires Improvement.

Families considering this home should review the full CQC inspection report to understand the specific findings and any subsequent action or improvement plans.

What's nearby

GP surgery1.2 miles
A&E: Lincoln County Hospital14.5 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

314 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime27%
Anti-social behaviour25%
Shoplifting13%
Criminal damage & arson13%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

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

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Local health safety net

Drovers Call Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lincoln County Hospital, 14.5 miles away. The local GP practice is CASKGATE STREET SURGERY, 1.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Lincoln County Hospital · 14.5 mi
Nearest GP
CASKGATE STREET SURGERY · 1.2 mi

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.

Charity

Gainsborough Men's Shed

We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn…

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205087)

Part of Knights Care

Drovers Call Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Knights 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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