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Kirk House

2 Lincoln Road, Dorrington, Lincoln, LN4 3PT

Residential care home · 11 beds · Home from Home Care

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,055
CQC rating
Requires improvement
December 2024
Beds
11
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Lincolnshire
£1,055a week

About £54,834 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,109 a week

PrimeCarersA 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, £754 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Lincoln
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 Kirk House

Kirk House is a residential care home in Lincoln, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 11 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Home from Home Care, which operates 11 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2024, the CQC rated Kirk House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Kirk House 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 Kirk House include Orchard Lodge, The Reeds and Chestnuts Retirement Home, 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
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (December 2024)
Council area
Lincolnshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Overall Outstanding; inspectors found exceptionally responsive, person-centred care and strong leadership, with safe, effective and caring support rated Good.

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

Kirk House 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 Kirk House

How much does Kirk House cost?

Kirk House 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 Kirk House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Kirk House Requires improvement in December 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Kirk House provide nursing care?

No. Kirk House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Kirk House offer dementia care?

Kirk House 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 Kirk House have?

Kirk House is registered for up to 11 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.

“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.”
Julie V., about Martin G.
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
Scot H., about Magdalena B.
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.

Orchard Lodge, Lincoln

Orchard Lodge

Lincoln, LN4 · 0.0 km · 6 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Lincoln

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
The Reeds, Lincoln

The Reeds

Lincoln, LN4 · 0.0 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 11 care homes run by Home from Home Care