Welltower
The Gardens Residential Home
Care home in Boston, Lincolnshire
Operated by HC-One
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Gardens Residential Home is a 47-bed care home in Boston, Lincolnshire, operated by Welltower. It provides residential care for older adults. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 March 2020 · Last inspected 18 February 2020
Inspectors found the home had systems to reduce risk, with incidents monitored, medicines handled safely by trained staff, and infection control in use. Staff were described as caring and committed, and people were involved in their care with their dignity protected. Care plans reflected individual likes and preferences, and the registered manager was praised by people and staff for an open culture.
- Risks to people were identified and managed, and accidents and incidents were monitored effectively
- Staff were described as caring, passionate about their work, and supportive of people's dignity
- Care plans considered people's likes, dislikes and preferences, and people's life stories were sought for activities
- Quality assurance systems were robust, and the registered manager was praised for an open culture
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
362 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Gardens Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Boston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Boston Community Transport
Boston Community Transport is membership-based and for people unable to use or have limited access to public transport. We assist our members with journeys they may not be able to make such as:…
Part of HC-One
The Gardens Residential Home is one of 247 homes run by HC-One 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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