Kirk House
2 Lincoln Road, Dorrington, Lincoln, LN4 3PT
Residential care home · 11 beds · Home from Home Care

- 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
About £54,834 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,109 a 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.
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
- Provider
- Home from Home Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (December 2024)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Lincoln
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.
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.”
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
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.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Lincoln
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