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Ruckland Court
Residential care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Operated by Country Court
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About
Ruckland Court is a 64-bed care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, providing residential and dementia care for older people and younger adults. It is operated by Country Court Care and registered to support people with dementia as a specialist area.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — in a report published in 2021. It offers 24-hour care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 July 2021 · Last inspected 15 June 2021
Inspectors found that staff at Ruckland Court, which cares for up to 50 older people including those living with dementia, understood how to keep people safe and had been trained to do so. Risk assessments were reviewed regularly, staffing levels were judged sufficient, and people described the registered manager and team as kind and supportive. The inspection was prompted by concerns about leadership and safety, but inspectors found no evidence that people were at risk of harm from them.
- Staff understood safety procedures and had received relevant training
- Risk assessments were in place, reviewed regularly, and updated as needs changed
- Staffing levels were judged enough to meet people's needs and wishes
- People spoke highly of the registered manager and staff, and were involved in how the home is run
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Gallery
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Ruckland Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lincoln County Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is CLIFF HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lincoln
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Lincolnshire
Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire has 5 key functions - to undertake research into the needs of older people and to develop innovative services; raise awareness of older peoples' issues and…
Buddies Dementia Cafe
Buddies Dementia Cafe is for people living with dementia and their carers. We meet every first and third Thursday of the month between 10.00am and 12.00noon where we provide entertainment,…
Part of Country Court
Ruckland Court is one of 46 homes run by Country Court 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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