Cherry Tree Lodge
Sleaford, NG34 · 0.1 km · 9 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialHome from Home Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Chestnuts Retirement Home
Station Road, Ruskington, Sleaford, NG34 9DE
Residential care home · 14 beds · The Chestnuts Retirement Home
- Weekly fee
- £1,150
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2019
- Beds
- 14
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Chestnuts Retirement Home's reported fee
£1,150a week
About £59,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,300 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
A typical live-in week, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £945 a week less than two places.
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9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Chestnuts Retirement Home
Chestnuts Retirement Home is a residential care home in Sleaford, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by The Chestnuts Retirement Home. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated Chestnuts Retirement Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Chestnuts Retirement Home has told us it charges £1,150 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £59,800 a year. It is about 9% above the typical residential fee in Lincolnshire of £1,055 a week.
There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to Chestnuts Retirement Home include Cherry Tree Lodge, Kirk House and Orchard Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2019)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Sleaford
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with well-led management improved from Requires Improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,150 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our weekly fee is £1,150, and this stays the same regardless of how someone’s care needs may change.” | Reported by the home “Our weekly fee is £1,150, and this stays the same regardless of how someone’s care needs may change.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Chestnuts Retirement Home
How much does Chestnuts Retirement Home cost?
Chestnuts Retirement Home charges £1,150 a week for residential care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Chestnuts Retirement Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Chestnuts Retirement Home Good in October 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Chestnuts Retirement Home provide nursing care?
No. Chestnuts Retirement Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Chestnuts Retirement Home offer dementia care?
Chestnuts Retirement Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Lincolnshire listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Chestnuts Retirement Home have?
Chestnuts Retirement Home is registered for up to 14 residents.
Care at home
9 live-in carers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
8 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Kamal preet S.
1 review
From £1,575 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
Sheila G.
1 review
From £1,043 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 33 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
Martin G.
1 review
From £1,208 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 37 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
Magdalena B.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 42 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
“Martin was more than a carer, he managed the home and became my uncle's best friend, enriching his life during his last few years.”
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
See live-in carers near LincolnshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Sleaford
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Kirk House
Lincoln, LN4 · 2.4 km · 11 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialHome from Home Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Orchard Lodge
Lincoln, LN4 · 2.4 km · 6 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialHome from Home Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week