Care home
Rayleigh House
Care home in Skegness, Lincolnshire
Rayleigh House
Care home in Skegness, Lincolnshire
Operated by SBL 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
Rayleigh House is a 15-bed care home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. It provides residential care and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent inspection report published in 2019. The home was rated Good for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership, though Responsiveness was assessed as Requiring Improvement.
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What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 September 2019 · Last inspected 4 September 2019
Inspectors found that this home, which supports up to 15 older people across two floors of a converted terrace, feels welcoming, personalised and lively. Staff were described as caring, sensitive and affectionate, and people said they enjoyed their meals and the choice on offer. Refurbishment of shared areas was continuing to a high standard.
- Staff show a detailed and current understanding of people's health, physical and emotional needs.
- Medicines are managed safely in line with good practice, and the premises are well maintained with appropriate health and safety checks.
- End of life care is regarded as a key strength by external professionals, and staff have received relevant training.
- The registered manager works well with external healthcare professionals and involves people in planning their care and running the service.
- Care plans and risk assessments need review so that they contain more detailed, person-centred information.
- People feel more could be done to offer a wider range of activities that reflect their individual interests.
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.
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
73 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Rayleigh House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 17.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HAWTHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Skegness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Skegness Day Centre Limited
Provide Day care everyone including elderly, memory issues, disabled, Offer meals, social activities, exercise, entertainment, support with daily needs and opportunities to meet others. It can…
Part of SBL Care
Rayleigh House is one of 2 homes run by SBL 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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