Care home
Howson Care Centre
Care home in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Howson Care Centre
Care home in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
Howson Care Centre is an 83-bed care home located in Gainsborough, West Lindsey, in Lincolnshire. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in a report published in 2026, with Good grades awarded across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
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
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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
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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