The Haven
Care home in Boston, Lincolnshire
Operated by Black Swan International
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 Haven is a 38-bed residential care home in Boston, Lincolnshire, providing care for older people and those with complex needs. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — based on a report published in 2022.
The Haven aims to provide a safe, warm and professionally managed environment where dignity, wellbeing and quality of life are central to daily care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 January 2022 · Last inspected 10 November 2021
The Haven is a purpose-built, single-storey residential home for up to 36 older adults, and 23 people were living there at the inspection. Inspectors found people were supported to make their own choices, with care plans giving staff the information they needed and risks being identified and planned for. Staffing, staff checks, training and access to healthcare were also found to be in place.
- People were supported to make their own decisions, and staff used the approach that limits restrictions as far as possible.
- Care plans were detailed, risks were identified, and care was planned to keep people safe.
- There were enough staff, pre-employment checks were completed, and staff received training to provide safe, effective care.
- The home was well presented and maintained, infection control was effective, and audits and feedback from residents and relatives were used to drive improvements.
- Inspectors found problems with how medicines administration was recorded, and the manager took action to improve this.
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 October 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Haven is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is GREYFRIARS SURGERY, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Black Swan International
The Haven is one of 21 homes run by Black Swan International 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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