Care home
The Minstrels Residential Home
Care home in Boston, Lincolnshire
The Minstrels Residential Home
Care home in Boston, Lincolnshire
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 Minstrels Residential Home is a 33-bed residential care home in Boston, Lincolnshire. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with ratings of Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe key question is rated Requires Improvement.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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
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
The Minstrels Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 6.6 miles away. The local GP practice is DR SINHA & PARTNERS, 1.3 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:…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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