Chestnut House
Marton, DN21 · 4.4 km · 33 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPrime Life
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
Howson Care Centre
Marton Road, Willingham-by-Stow, Gainsborough, DN21 5JU
Nursing home · 83 beds · Howson Care Centre
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £235
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 83
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Lincolnshire
£235a week
About £12,220 a year
For a couple, two places: £470 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
See live-in carers near Gainsborough
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 Howson Care Centre
Howson Care Centre is a nursing home in Gainsborough, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 83 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Howson Care Centre 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.
Howson Care Centre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lincolnshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to Howson Care Centre include Chestnut House, Redcote Residential Home and Ferndene Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- Howson Care Centre Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Gainsborough
The CQC inspection, explained
Howson Care Centre was rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind, personalised care but concerns about staffing, staff training, the environment and management checks.
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
Howson Care Centre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lincolnshire typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Howson Care Centre
How much does Howson Care Centre cost?
Howson Care Centre has not published its fees. Care homes in Lincolnshire typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Howson Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Howson Care Centre Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Howson Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. Howson Care Centre is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Howson Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Howson Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Howson Care Centre have?
Howson Care Centre is registered for up to 83 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 Gainsborough
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Gainsborough
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
Redcote Residential Home
Gainsborough, DN21 · 5.2 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialGainsborough Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ferndene Care Home
Gainsborough, DN21 · 6.3 km · 49 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week